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    Blaze sweeps through Madayipara in Kannur, students join firefighting effort

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    Dec 4, 2025
    Malayala Manorama

    Blaze sweeps through Madayipara in Kannur, students join firefighting effort

    Madayipara fire occurred near Madayi College, resulting in a devastating blaze that threatened biodiversity..Madayipara fire, Madayi College fire, Kerala wildfire, Firefighting students Kerala, Madayipara biodiversity loss, Darikankota fire damage, Wildfire in Kerala, Student firefighting efforts Madayipara, Environmental impact of Madayipara fire, Controlling wildfire spread Kerala, Causes of Madayipara fire, Protecting Madayipara biodiversity, How students helped fight the Madayipara fire, Responding to wildfires in ecologically sensitive areas, Community involvement in wildfire prevention Kerala
    Spice of Life| Song beneath our feet silently sustaining life

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    Dec 4, 2025
    Hindustan Times

    Spice of Life| Song beneath our feet silently sustaining life

    December 5 is observed as World Soil Day, a reminder to safeguard this vital resource for sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, food security, and human well-being.
    Sandbank formation at Kadalundikkadavu estuary threatens biodiversity and disrupts river flow

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    Dec 4, 2025
    Malayala Manorama

    Sandbank formation at Kadalundikkadavu estuary threatens biodiversity and disrupts river flow

    Kadalundi estuary faces critical sand accumulation problems, impacting the natural rhythm of the river..Kadalundi estuary sand accumulation, Kadalundi river biodiversity loss, Mangrove destruction Kadalundi, Migratory birds Kadalundi reserve, Coastal erosion Kadalundi, Kadalundi tourism impact, Kadalundi river ecosystem, Sand mining impact Kadalundi, Kadalundi panchayat actions, Estuary management AI solutions, LLM for river health analysis, Predictive modeling of sand accumulation with LLMs, Best practices for estuary restoration, Impact of sand accumulation on local livelihoods, Kadalundi environmental challenges
    How an invasion of purple flowers made Iceland an Instagram paradise - and caused a biodiversity crisis

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    Dec 4, 2025
    The Guardian

    How an invasion of purple flowers made Iceland an Instagram paradise - and caused a biodiversity crisis

    Nootka lupins, introduced in the 1940s to repair damaged soil, are rampaging across the island, threatening its native species
    Hundreds gather for Wild Woodbury community celebration

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    Dec 4, 2025
    Daily Echo

    Hundreds gather for Wild Woodbury community celebration

    Dorset Wildlife Trust hosted a community conservation day at Wild Woodbury, planting 420 trees and showcasing successful rewilding and biodiversity…
    Garden ponds often serve as potential sources of plant invasions

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    Dec 3, 2025
    Phys.org

    Garden ponds often serve as potential sources of plant invasions

    As small aquatic habitats disappear at an alarming rate, private garden ponds may help compensate for the loss of natural habitats and support biodiversity in urban areas. However, as these ponds become increasingly popular, the spread of invasive species is emerging as a pressing issue.
    Parasitic plant thought extinct for 175 years rediscovered in Wayanad

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    Dec 3, 2025
    Malayala Manorama

    Parasitic plant thought extinct for 175 years rediscovered in Wayanad

    Cambellia Orantriaca, a parasitic plant long believed extinct, has been rediscovered in Wayanad after 175 years..Cambellia Orantriaca, parasitic plant, extinct plant rediscovery, Thollayiram forest, Wayanad biodiversity, Kurinji plant parasite, Orobanchaceae family, rare plant species, plant extinction, botanical research, Robert Wight botanist, Naduvattam plant discovery, threatened plant species, plant species rediscovery, Cambellia Orantriaca rediscovery Wayanad
    Know Your City: Ecosystems of Bengaluru’s lakes suffering beneath the surface

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    Dec 3, 2025
    The Indian Express

    Know Your City: Ecosystems of Bengaluru’s lakes suffering beneath the surface

    Bengaluru’s once-diverse lakes are now facing ecological threats, with invasive species like tilapia and African catfish disrupting the natural structure and biodiversity. The rise of commercial fishing and dredging has permanently altered these lakes, leading to the dominance of water hyacinth and the decline of important native aquatic plants.
    Century Specimen in ZSI museum reveals a new national record of Yunnan keelback

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    Dec 3, 2025
    The Statesman

    Century Specimen in ZSI museum reveals a new national record of Yunnan keelback

    In a remarkable discovery that bridges colonial-era natural history with modern biodiversity research, scientists at the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata, have confirmed the presence of the Yunnan Keelback (Fowlea yunnanensis) within India’s administrative boundaries for the first time.
    Terrestrial biodiversity grows with tree cover in agricultural landscapes

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    Dec 3, 2025
    Phys.org

    Terrestrial biodiversity grows with tree cover in agricultural landscapes

    Farmers plant or preserve riparian buffers for various reasons, such as improving water quality, controlling erosion, or maintaining hunting habitat. Now, a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign underscores the benefits of riparian buffers to terrestrial biodiversity, finding that for every 10% increase in forest cover, an additional species is present.
    Developers face biodiversity targets in North East

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    Dec 3, 2025
    Northern Echo

    Developers face biodiversity targets in North East

    North East developers are being urged to meet new biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements, mandating at least a 10 per cent increase in…
    Birdwatchers, Bookmark This: India’s 5 Most Beautiful Birdwatching Spots

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    Dec 3, 2025
    Times Now

    Birdwatchers, Bookmark This: India’s 5 Most Beautiful Birdwatching Spots

    India is a paradise for bird lovers, and these five breathtaking birdwatching hotspots prove it. From the wetlands of Bharatpur and Chilika to the Himalayan heights of Pangot, each destination offers rare sightings, rich biodiversity, and postcard-worthy landscapes. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned birder, these spots guarantee unforgettable feathered encounters and year-round avian magic., Travel, Times Now
    Southampton City Council project completed at Cutbush Pond

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    Dec 3, 2025
    Southern Daily Echo

    Southampton City Council project completed at Cutbush Pond

    Southampton City Council has completed work at Cutbush Pond, boosting biodiversity and improving public access.
    AJK signs MoUs with universities to strengthen wildlife management

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    Dec 3, 2025
    DAWN.com

    AJK signs MoUs with universities to strengthen wildlife management

    Agreement described as major step towards modernising biodiversity governance.
    Rotary Club of Nagpur South visits Aura Conservation Park

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    Dec 3, 2025
    The Hitavada

    Rotary Club of Nagpur South visits Aura Conservation Park

    the rotary club of nagpur south (rcns) organised a family picnic for its members at the aura conservation park, located on amravati road, nagpur. the director of aura conservation park, rtn. ambarish ghatate, and his wife, ann. shrigouri ghatate, welcomed the guests and introduced them to the concept of the park - a biodiversity park that is home to over 800 species of medicinal plants.
    National Tiger Census kicks off in Nilambur forests

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    Dec 2, 2025
    Malayala Manorama

    National Tiger Census kicks off in Nilambur forests

    National Tiger Census is underway in the Nilambur forests, aiming to estimate the tiger population and assess wildlife habitats..National Tiger Census, Nilambur forests, Tiger population India, Kerala tiger census, Wildlife survey, Forest Department census, Tiger tracking methods, Indian tiger conservation, Animal habitat assessment, Tiger census mobile app, Counting tigers in Nilambur, Protecting endangered species, Sixth national tiger census, Forest biodiversity survey, Pugmark analysis
    Aviva garden project grows into wider community effort

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    Dec 2, 2025
    Southern Daily Echo

    Aviva garden project grows into wider community effort

    Aviva's Eastleigh courtyard garden project, started by Satwinder Sandhu, now boosts biodiversity and sustainability education across the community.
    Coral reefs have stabilized Earth's carbon cycle for the past 250 million years, research reveals

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    Dec 1, 2025
    Phys.org

    Coral reefs have stabilized Earth's carbon cycle for the past 250 million years, research reveals

    Coral reefs have long been celebrated as biodiversity hotspots—but new research shows they have also played a much deeper role: conducting the rhythm of Earth's carbon and climate cycles for more than 250 million years.
    Seen but not forgotten: How citizen science helps document biodiversity in remote Borneo villages

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    Dec 1, 2025
    Phys.org

    Seen but not forgotten: How citizen science helps document biodiversity in remote Borneo villages

    When I, Erik Meijaard, worked as a wildlife consultant for a timber concession in Borneo, I often chatted with the logging truck drivers—and quickly realized that some of them knew far more about local wildlife populations than the company's own biodiversity teams.
    How stone quarries are destroying the Western Ghats after sand mining ban

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    Dec 1, 2025
    Scroll.in

    How stone quarries are destroying the Western Ghats after sand mining ban

    Quarrying activity with its loud noises, dust and blasts is also harming the biodiversity of the forests, says a study.