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.

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.

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

A significant biological discovery has been made with the first confirmed presence of the Yunnan Keelback snake in India by scientists from the Zoological Survey of India. Their research linked colonial-era collections with contemporary biodiversity studies, highlighting the continued relevance of museum specimens in modern science.

Middle East News: Explore the newly launched Kuwait Geological Park, a unique destination for education and eco-tourism, showcasing the country's rich geological history and biodiversity.

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Across Britain, ponds are quietly vanishing. Reviving them is one of the simplest ways to boost biodiversity and climate resilience.

The issue has become especially important for the forest department as most of these lands fall in the western ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot

Trending News: Atyopsis spinipes, the bamboo shrimp, has been rediscovered in India after 72 years. Researchers confirmed its presence in Karnataka and Odisha. This

Discover the rich biodiversity of Great Nicobar Island, featuring new species of snakes, birds, and remarkable flora and fauna.

A major milestone has been reached, with experts across Europe, including those at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in Cambridge, UK, sequencing 1,000 species of butterflies and moths. This includes almost all UK butterflies, opening the door to help understand and protect UK biodiversity.

Fossil evidence reveals thorny bamboo existed in Asia during the Ice Age, highlighting Northeast India's role in biodiversity preservation.

An NGO installed the trap cameras in a pocket of the Kotshila forest in collaboration with the Bengal forest department. Three minutes of footage — a montage of images shot by multiple cameras that was shared with this newspaper — bears testimony to Purulia’s biodiversity

From road safety hazards to biodiversity loss, invasive Phragmites pose serious threats—and now, a new round of funding aims to empower communities with tools and resources for action

Extinction is the irreversible loss of animal species that once lived on our planet. The rapid pace of human-driven habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, and poaching has led to the disappearance of many special creatures in recent years.Each loss leaves a permanent void that affects ecosystems, biodiversity, and the balance of nature. While conservation efforts have goals to save endangered species, some animals have unfortunately become extinct just in recent years. Understanding these tragic losses not only honours these creatures but also serves as an important reminder of the urgent need to protect wildlife and their habitats before more species vanish forever.Here are 5 animals that became extinct in recent yearsPhotos: Wikimedia Commons/ iNaturalis/ World Land Trust

Extinction is the irreversible loss of animal species that once lived on our planet. The rapid pace of human-driven habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, and poaching has led to the disappearance of many special creatures in recent years.Each loss leaves a permanent void that affects ecosystems, biodiversity, and the balance of nature. While conservation efforts have goals to save endangered species, some animals have unfortunately become extinct just in recent years. Understanding these tragic losses not only honours these creatures but also serves as an important reminder of the urgent need to protect wildlife and their habitats before more species vanish forever.Here are 5 animals that became extinct in recent yearsPhotos: Wikimedia Commons/ iNaturalis/ World Land Trust

THE fifth edition of the Budayaw Culture and Arts Festival, a showcase of the rich cultures of the Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia, returned to the Philippines with a successful run in Puerto Princesa City from Nov. 5 to 8, 2025.

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The Indian government plans to establish the National Coral Reef Research Institute in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with a budget of Rs 120 crore. The center aims to advance research, conservation, and management of coral reefs, highlighting their crucial role in coastal protection and biodiversity conservation.

The Maharashtra Fisheries Department confiscated and destroyed 2.4 tonnes of the invasive African catfish from Ujani reservoir backwaters. Despite warnings, the banned species was being illegally farmed, threatening local biodiversity. The Bombay Natural History Society supported the operation by providing scientific expertise.