Researchers have developed a DNA vacuum that can suck genetic traces from animals out of the air and reveal which animals live in an area. In two new studies, the researchers collected air samples in three natural areas in Denmark and showed that the method can be used to map local wildlife. This brings them a major step closer to better monitoring biodiversity using DNA from the air.

Scientists are concerned after escaped flowerhorn cichlids, a human-bred hybrid aquarium fish, established themselves in a Philippine lake, potentially threatening native biodiversity.

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A combined survey in Shendurney wildlife sanctuary recorded 67 amphibian and 76 reptile species, highlighting biodiversity and endemism.

The World Bank-led study finds that South Africa's protected areas generate significant long-term economic, biodiversity and tourism benefits, contributing an estimated R303 billion annually to household income, supporting 7.6 million job-equivalents, and creating R7.7 billion in annual tourism value. The findings suggest that governments, development partners and private investors should treat conservation as a long-term development investment, integrating protected areas into economic growth, climate resilience and sustainable tourism strategies rather than viewing them solely as environmental assets.

UNESCO has recognized the unique union of myth, history and biodiversity embodied by Mount Olympus, bringing a twelve-year national effort to completion and opening a new chapter of enhanced protection, international visibility and sustainable development. Mount Olympus Joins UNESCO’s World Heritage List — A Historic Victory for Greece

Rest of World News: A study reveals that 80% of street trees planted in Brazilian cities are non-native, raising biodiversity concerns as the Indian neem tree dominates the landscape. Discover the implications for urban ecology and biodiversity in this insightful article.

Nishiawakura is prioritizing long-term forest health and biodiversity, while also strengthening the local economy.

Environmental activist Osai Kalidasan urges public action to protect biodiversity and emphasizes nature's vital role in sustaining life.

Ecologists have long understood that biodiversity is paramount to ecosystem stability. Until now, however, most ecological research has focused on a single layer of ecological life at a time—for example, plant or animal communities. In reality, ecological systems have multiple layers that interact continuously. Plants are eaten by herbivores, herbivores are eaten by predators, and fluctuations at one trophic level, or an organism's specific position in the food chain, can ripple through the entire ecosystem.

Citizen science data from iNaturalist reveal 44 species of sharks and rays in Mozambique, covering about a third of known national diversity. Most records are from southern regions and many species are threatened, highlighting both the power and the bias of crowd-sourced biodiversity data.

Jairam Ramesh challenges the perceived strategic value of the Great Nicobar Islands development, asserting that its primary nature is commercial rather than military. He believes that the strategic justifications are mere fabrications aimed at downplaying significant environmental ramifications. The ambitious project envisions a transshipment port accompanied by a township, yet it faces serious backlash over threats to irreplaceable biodiversity.

The CM said that the project reflects the state government’s commitment to conserve Himachal Pradesh’s rich biodiversity while promoting environmental education, scientific research and sustainable eco-tourism

staff reporter : maharashtra received a fund of rs 2.41 crore fund under access and benefit sharing (abs) mechanism from the central government to support biodiversity conservation, sustainable utilisation of biological resources an

The project is aimed at preserving the species’ population, enhancing biodiversity and diversifying tourism opportunities.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday launched the ambitious Thematic Garden Project at the Durgesh Aranya International Zoo in Dehra, Kangra district, with an aim to strengthen biodiversity conservation, environmental education and nature-based tourism in the state.

New Indiramma Canteens, aspirational toilets, road construction approved

Alors que le Parlement a voté cette semaine une loi d’urgence agricole qui réautorise des pesticides toxiques, le naturaliste Benjamin Allegrini rappelle qu’opposer agriculture et biodiversité est un non-sens. L’agriculture doit absolument composer avec le vivant si elle veut garantir sa survie.

Approach focuses on rebuilding soil health, increasing biodiversity and restoring natural ecosystems

ALOR GAJAH: The Biodiversity Protection and Patrol (BP3) programme, implemented by the government since 2019, is showing encouraging results, with Malaysia's Malayan tiger population increasing following intensified enforcement patrols and tougher action against poaching.