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CMFRI breakthrough revives hope for mangrove clam restoration

CMFRI breakthrough revives hope for mangrove clam restoration

The scientific breakthrough is expected to mark a major milestone in developing community-managed estuarine aquaculture models that are closely integrated with mangrove conservation

Tigress translocated to Sahyadri to boost tiger conservation in Western Ghats

A three-and-a-half-year-old tigress, T-123, has been translocated from Pench Tiger Reserve to the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra as part of a conservation programme to strengthen the tiger population in the Western Ghats. This marks the third tigress shifted to Sahyadri under the initiative, following earlier translocations from Tadoba

07 February,2026 02:29 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI

270 endangered dugongs estimated to be thriving along Tamil Nadu coast

The estimation, she said was conducted in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and it identified 158 dugongs in Palk Bay and 112 in the Gulf of Mannar

05 February,2026 11:05 PM IST | Chennai | PTI

Blackbuck population rises sharply in Odisha's Ganjam

According to the census conducted by the Forest Department on January 29, the total number of blackbucks in the district stood at 9,287

04 February,2026 03:25 PM IST | Berhampur (Odisha) | PTI

Young male elephant dies after being hit by train in Kerala's Walayar

Trains are operating at limited speeds through this forested area, and officials are investigating how the incident occurred

04 February,2026 12:32 PM IST | Palakkad (Kerala) | PTI

In a rare sight, peacock spotted in snowy forests in Himachal's Kullu

According to forest department officials, the national bird was spotted in the forest area near the Jagatsukh village, approximately eight kilometres away from Manali at an elevation of 6893 feet

04 February,2026 12:22 PM IST | Shimla | PTI

Flocks of cormorants spotted at estuary coastal area near TN's Thoothukudi port

The sight of cormorants calmly floating on the water's surface and suddenly diving to catch fish has drawn the attention of nature enthusiasts

04 February,2026 12:14 PM IST | Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | ANI

Indian-origin climate scientist wins prestigious Crafoord prize in US

Often described as the "Nobel of Geosciences," the prize recognises Ramanathan's decades of research on super-pollutants and atmospheric brown clouds, which have reshaped understanding of global warming

02 February,2026 09:45 AM IST | Houston | PTI

Japan's last pair of pandas have arrived back in China

The bears are heading back as diplomatic relations between the two countries are at their lowest point in years over the new Japanese Prime Minister's stance on Taiwan, an island Beijing claims as its own, making it unlikely that there will be replacement bears

29 January,2026 11:31 AM IST | Bangkok | AP

Adoption of electric vehicles tied to real-world reductions in air pollution

While electric vehicles are often promoted as a way to fight climate change in the long run, this research shows they are also making the air cleaner in the short term

27 January,2026 10:06 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Kirtida Mekani, popularly known as Singapore's 'tree lady', dies at 66

The sudden passing of "Tree Lady", as she was affectionately called, on January 19 has left a profound void in Singapore's environment, arts, and civic communities ' circles she shaped quietly yet decisively for more than three decades

23 January,2026 12:27 PM IST | Singapore | PTI

Leopard rescued from sweet shop after 8 hours in Daman

During the rescue operation, it was found that the leopard was sitting on the staircase on the third floor of the building

22 January,2026 11:11 AM IST | Daman | PTI
Kirtida Mekani, popularly known as Singapore's 'tree lady', dies at 66

Kirtida Mekani, popularly known as Singapore's 'tree lady', dies at 66

The sudden passing of "Tree Lady", as she was affectionately called, on January 19 has left a profound void in Singapore's environment, arts, and civic communities ' circles she shaped quietly yet decisively for more than three decades

23 January,2026 12:27 PM IST | Singapore | PTI
Leopard rescued from sweet shop after 8 hours in Daman

Leopard rescued from sweet shop after 8 hours in Daman

During the rescue operation, it was found that the leopard was sitting on the staircase on the third floor of the building

22 January,2026 11:11 AM IST | Daman | PTI
Dolphin census begins in Chilika Lake after sightings across lagoon

Dolphin census begins in Chilika Lake after sightings across lagoon

According to Nayak, the teams are recording dolphin sightings using binoculars and laser rangefinders to note angles, distance, and precise locations

22 January,2026 09:55 AM IST | Odisha | ANI
 Warming temperatures are forcing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier

Warming temperatures are forcing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier

With temperatures in the breeding ground increasing 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit (3 degrees Celsius) from 2012 to 2022, three different penguin species are beginning their reproductive process about two weeks earlier than the decade before

21 January,2026 10:12 AM IST | Washington | AP
Tamil Nadu: Water birds flock to rain-filled salt pans in Thoothukudi Harbour

Tamil Nadu: Water birds flock to rain-filled salt pans in Thoothukudi Harbour

These salt pans, which are usually used only for salt production, now resemble natural water bodies. As a result, the area has become a favourable habitat for several species of water birds

21 January,2026 09:47 AM IST | Thoothukudi | ANI

IN PHOTOS: Glimpses of the first supermoon of 2026 across India

The first supermoon of 2026 lit up the night sky on Saturday, and here are some breathtaking visuals from different states of India

04 January,2026 01:49 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Karnataka: Four spotted deer die in Davanagere's Indira Priyadarshini Mini Zoo

Karnataka: Four spotted deer die in Davanagere's Indira Priyadarshini Mini Zoo

After evaluating the initial symptoms, the committee suspects the outbreak may be a contagious disease known as 'Hemorrhagic Septicemia' (HS)

19 January,2026 01:08 PM IST | Davanagere (Karnataka) | ANI

World's oceans absorbed more heat in 2025 than in any other year

World's oceans absorbed more heat in 2025 than in any other year

A new international study has found that the world’s oceans absorbed more heat in 2025 than in any year on record, with ocean heat content reaching unprecedented levels in the upper 2,000 metres. Published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, the research links rising ocean temperatures to intensified extreme weather events

17 January,2026 01:36 PM IST | Beijing | IANS

New reed snake species, Calamaria mizoramensis, discovered in Mizoram

New reed snake species, Calamaria mizoramensis, discovered in Mizoram

A collaborative study by Indian and international researchers has identified a new reed snake species, Calamaria mizoramensis, in Mizoram, correcting a decades-old taxonomic error. The non-venomous, nocturnal species inhabits forested hills at elevations of 670–1,295m and is currently assessed as Least Concern

13 January,2026 10:31 AM IST | Aizawl | PTI

Pune doctors give pet dog with liver, spleen tumour new lease of life

Pune doctors give pet dog with liver, spleen tumour new lease of life

Within just 15 days of the pet dog Muffin’s procedure, the results have been remarkable showing a strong and encouraging recovery

12 January,2026 11:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Indian Rock Python rescued in Ratnagiri after getting entangled in a fishing net

    Indian Rock Python rescued in Ratnagiri after getting entangled in a fishing net

    An Indian Rock Python was rescued after getting entangled in a fishing net near Velas Danda Wadi, Ratnagiri. Thanks to the swift efforts of wildlife enthusiasts Mohan Upadhye, Devendra Bhagat, Vighnesh Wani, and Bhushan Patil, it was safely released back into the wild.

    27 September,2024 02:33 PM IST
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