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    In 1864, Tasmania introduced brown trout from England for sport; 162 years later, conservationists are creating trout-free havens for a native fish with only about 6,000 left

    English

    Sep 9, 2026
    Times of India

    In 1864, Tasmania introduced brown trout from England for sport; 162 years later, conservationists are creating trout-free havens for a native fish with only about 6,000 left

    Wildlife & Biodiversity News: More than 160 years after Tasmania introduced British brown trout to create a major recreational fishery, conservation workers are building artificial.
    Taylor Swift named inspiration for newly discovered insect genus

    English

    Sep 9, 2026
    syracuse.com

    Taylor Swift named inspiration for newly discovered insect genus

    Taylor Swift has a newly discovered genus of Australian plant-feeding insects named after her as researchers hope to raise awareness about insect conservation and biodiversity.
    Meet Janak Palta McGilligan: Padma Shri awardee who built a home with no electricity bill, solar cooking and organic farming

    English

    Sep 9, 2026
    The Economic Times

    Meet Janak Palta McGilligan: Padma Shri awardee who built a home with no electricity bill, solar cooking and organic farming

    Janak Palta McGilligan has adeptly turned her residence into a beacon of sustainability, creating a self-sufficient environment that harnesses clean energy and cultivates organic food. She relies on solar cooking and utilizes newspaper fuel, reducing her carbon footprint significantly. Through her non-profit work, Janak has educated thousands about sustainable living practices, and her invaluable contributions to environmental conservation have earned her the prestigious Padma Shri award.
    Gujarat team appreciates APCNF natural farming model in Andhra Pradesh

    English

    Sep 9, 2026
    The Hindu

    Gujarat team appreciates APCNF natural farming model in Andhra Pradesh

    Gujarat delegation praises Andhra Pradesh's natural farming model for enhancing crop health, biodiversity, and farmer income during Guntur visit.
    Togo : 13,1 milliards de FCFA alloués à l'agroécologie

    Français

    Sep 9, 2026
    Africa 24

    Togo : 13,1 milliards de FCFA alloués à l'agroécologie

    La Cédéao a officiellement lancé, le 4 septembre 2026 à Lomé, le Projet de promotion des innovations agroécologiques en Afrique de l’Ouest (PIA-AO). Coordonné par l’Agence régionale pour l’agriculture et …
    In 1977, two young travelers reached an abandoned Belize farm only by canoe; their 140 acres eventually grew into a 400-acre private jungle reserve

    English

    Sep 9, 2026
    Times of India

    In 1977, two young travelers reached an abandoned Belize farm only by canoe; their 140 acres eventually grew into a 400-acre private jungle reserve

    Rest of World News: Discover the journey of Mick and Lucy Fleming as they transformed a 140-acre abandoned farm into a thriving 400-acre private jungle reserve in Belize, known as Chaa Creek. Learn about their farming, eco-tourism, and commitment to conservation.
    Nepal’s farmers built terraces into steep Himalayan slopes; now growing macaque populations are making it harder to keep their harvests

    English

    Sep 9, 2026
    Times of India

    Nepal’s farmers built terraces into steep Himalayan slopes; now growing macaque populations are making it harder to keep their harvests

    Wildlife & Biodiversity News: Nepal’s mid-hills have long relied on terraced farming, with generations of farmers cultivating steep slopes for maize, millet, rice and other crops. .
    Mumbai Launches ‘Wings & Roots’ Movement To Map Biodiversity And Build Green Corridors Across City

    English

    Sep 8, 2026
    Free Press Journal

    Mumbai Launches ‘Wings & Roots’ Movement To Map Biodiversity And Build Green Corridors Across City

    Environmental NGO NatureRe, with BMC support, launched the Wings & Roots movement in Mumbai to map biodiversity and create native habitats. Through an app, citizens can record trees, birds, insects and other species while helping develop green spaces. The initiative aims to build ecological links from Sanjay Gandhi National Park through a city-wide green corridor.
    Costa Rica mapped nearly 500 dominant tree species to understand which forests can protect biodiversity

    English

    Sep 8, 2026
    Times of India

    Costa Rica mapped nearly 500 dominant tree species to understand which forests can protect biodiversity

    Nature & Environment News: The trees that dominate one forest can be very different from those found just a few kilometres away. A study has mapped this variation across the cou.
    Vaccine protects against multiple fungal infections without hurting the gut

    English

    Sep 8, 2026
    Medical Xpress

    Vaccine protects against multiple fungal infections without hurting the gut

    A vaccine created by University of Georgia researchers to battle multiple life-threatening fungal infections has successfully achieved protective immunity in preclinical animal models while maintaining the biodiversity of the gut microbiome, according to a new study published in Microbiology Spectrum.
    China’s ‘Snake Doctor’ continues conservation work for a rare viper, despite 9 snake bites, divorce threat from wife and even after losing a finger

    English

    Sep 8, 2026
    Times of India

    China’s ‘Snake Doctor’ continues conservation work for a rare viper, despite 9 snake bites, divorce threat from wife and even after losing a finger

    Wildlife & Biodiversity News: Chen Yuanhui has spent more than four decades studying one of China’s rarest venomous snakes, even though his work has cost him part of a finger and r.
    Ouverture de la saison en Dordogne : plein de projets, les chasseurs sont en quête d’adhérents

    Français

    Sep 8, 2026
    Sud Ouest

    Ouverture de la saison en Dordogne : plein de projets, les chasseurs sont en quête d’adhérents

    La chasse ouvre dimanche 13 septembre. Biodiversité, dégâts du gibier sur l’agriculture, érosion des effectifs... Les défis des chasseurs sont nombreux à l’orée de cette saison. En voici la liste non
    Meet Dr Alberto Cruz: The palaeontologist who found a new Ice Age toad hiding in a 1950s La Brea fossil collection

    English

    Sep 8, 2026
    Times of India

    Meet Dr Alberto Cruz: The palaeontologist who found a new Ice Age toad hiding in a 1950s La Brea fossil collection

    Wildlife & Biodiversity News: A small Ice Age toad hidden in the collections of California’s La Brea Tar Pits has emerged as a new species to science, giving researchers another wa.
    New lichen species

    English

    Sep 8, 2026
    The Hindu

    New lichen species

    Researchers have discovered a new lichen species, Buellia maharajensis, in Kerala's Mathikettan Shola National Park, enhancing biodiversity knowledge.
    Why do elephants visit the same graves? The fascinating mystery behind their behaviour

    English

    Sep 8, 2026
    Times of India

    Why do elephants visit the same graves? The fascinating mystery behind their behaviour

    Wildlife & Biodiversity News: An elephant herd comes across the remains of another elephant. Instead of simply walking past, some animals slow down, approach the bones, touch them .
    Conservatory holds butterfly awareness programmes for students

    English

    Sep 8, 2026
    The Hindu

    Conservatory holds butterfly awareness programmes for students

    The Tropical Butterfly Conservatory hosts educational programs in September to raise butterfly awareness among students and promote biodiversity.
    As El Niño intensifies, scientists in Chile are making a vulnerable penguin species wear copper vests to help them heal faster

    English

    Sep 8, 2026
    Times of India

    As El Niño intensifies, scientists in Chile are making a vulnerable penguin species wear copper vests to help them heal faster

    Wildlife & Biodiversity News: El Niño is wreaking havoc not only on humans and the climate, but also animals. From ferocious tigers to little waddling penguins, everyone has been b.
    In 2013, Queen guitarist Brian May began turning 157 acres of Dorset farmland into woodland; 9 years later, its trees and wildflower meadows were attracting more birds and small mammals

    English

    Sep 8, 2026
    The Economic Times

    In 2013, Queen guitarist Brian May began turning 157 acres of Dorset farmland into woodland; 9 years later, its trees and wildflower meadows were attracting more birds and small mammals

    Discover how Brian May, guitarist of Queen, has transformed 157 acres of Dorset farmland into a vibrant woodland and wildlife reserve, supporting biodiversity and community engagement.
    Organic farming outperforms wildflower strips on profits while both improve farm biodiversity

    English

    Sep 7, 2026
    Phys.org

    Organic farming outperforms wildflower strips on profits while both improve farm biodiversity

    What makes more sense when farming wheat—strips of wildflowers along fields or organic farming? Both options provide financial support via the European Union as environmentally friendly and sustainable farming practices. An international research team, including researchers from the University of Göttingen, has compared the ecological and economic benefits of these two farming methods in fields planted with winter wheat.
    2 lakh seed balls to boost green cover in NTR district

    English

    Sep 7, 2026
    Times of India

    2 lakh seed balls to boost green cover in NTR district

    NTR district to disperse 2 lakh seed balls via drones to boost green cover and biodiversity; OE-OL students and volunteers support regeneration and conservation efforts.