KUALA NERUS: A total of 757,869 baby turtles were successfully hatched and released into the sea in Terengganu last year, reflecting effective marine conservation efforts to protect endangered species and preserve the country's marine biodiversity.

Divers removing ghost nets in the Mediterranean captured the first footage of a great white shark in the region. Volunteer divers with the Healthy Seas Foundation recorded the sighting near a biodiversity hotspot. The discovery highlights the need for protection against abandoned fishing gear impacting marine life.

The world’s “eyes and ears of the ocean” monitor storms, climate, and biodiversity. Now they’re being “descoped.”

Animals & Pets News: Kerala is famous for its green forests, serene rivers, mist-filled mountains, and wide biodiversity. However, besides all these, there lies yet anothe.

The Western and Eastern Ghats are among India's richest landscapes for reptile diversity. Stretching across peninsular India, these mountain ranges shelter everything from giant pythons and king cobras to brilliantly coloured pit vipers found nowhere else on Earth. The Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot, are particularly renowned for their endemic snake species that have evolved in isolation within ancient rainforests. The Eastern Ghats, meanwhile, support a fascinating mix of forest, scrubland, and rocky-hill species adapted to a wide variety of habitats. Together, these mountain systems offer a glimpse into the incredible diversity of India's serpentine world. Here are 9 of the most iconic snakes that call the Ghats home.

Learn how modern façades can foster wildlife habitats, supporting biodiversity and enhancing architectural design in urban spaces.

Author summary Snakebite envenoming (SBE) is a significant yet often overlooked public health crisis that primarily affects impoverished communities. Mobile applications can serve as effective tools for managing snakebites. To meet the World Health Organization’s (WHO) goal of reducing SBE by 50% by 2030, app developers must consider regional users’ preferences to ensure their apps provide relevant and accurate information. This study used a quantitative best-worst scaling design and machine learning models to predict which functionalities of a mobile app for managing snakebites are most important, based on the lived experience of healthcare workers involved in snakebite management in two deprived and predominantly rural districts in the Eastern region of Ghana. Four key functions were identified as most important: “step-by-step assistance for victims and first responders,” “providing educational and training materials,” “identifying venomous snakes through clinical evidence or symptoms,” and “recognizing the biodiversity of venomous snakes in your area.” Conversely, the features considered least important were “a platform for sharing snakebite treatment experiences” and “designing educational games about snakes.” These results not only highlight the preferred functionalities of a potential snakebite management app but also indicate alignment with subgroup analyses by gender, suggesting a consistent understanding of needs across different demographic groups. Our findings provide quantitative evidence to guide the development of a customized local app to improve snakebite care. By leveraging digital health solutions, we can improve health outcomes and support the WHO’s goal of halving SBE by 2030.

Uttar Pradesh govt notifies Ken Nala in Shravasti as a Biodiversity Heritage Site, protecting 80 hectares of a unique freshwater ecosystem and boosting ecotourism.

Rs 5-crore project aims to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism.

A rejoinder before the NGT alleges Powai Lake will continue receiving 18 MLD untreated sewage for at least two more years due to BMC delay in commissioning an 8 MLD STP, now scheduled for Dec 2027. Activist Dr Snehal Donde warns of biodiversity loss, hyacinth growth, and low DO levels (3.5–3.8 mg/l). Citizens’ group cites heavy siltation and urges emergency in-situ treatment measures.

More than a decade of voluntary farm conservation programs hasn’t gotten the state far enough on water quality, the Lobe Rangers say.

Green-fingered Brits are being encouraged to make a bit more room for bees in their gardens, helping support pollination and boost biodiversity at the same time.

State ranks among India’s worst performers in biodiversity, waste management and water resources as activists cite unchecked environmental damage

address waste management, climate action and biodiversity conservation.”

Thinking about how and where your cat roams outdoors can help safeguard biodiversity, feline and wildlife welfare and public health.

However, habitat fragmentation, infrastructure development, climate impacts and rising wildlife intersections threaten long-term ecological stability. Vision 2047 adopts an integrated approach for conserving biodiversity, securing wildlife corridors and embedding coexistence mechanisms within landscape management.

The survey recorded 30 raptor species with 217 individuals and 6 stork species with 266 individuals.

On World Environment Day, Deepak Group led a mangrove plantation drive along Gujarat's Paniyadra coastline, engaging employees and local communities. The initiative, part of the company’s CSR effort, focused on restoring 50 acres of marshland, aiming to enhance biodiversity and ecological resilience through sustainable afforestation.

A rare caracal, a wild cat species seldom seen in India, has been captured on a camera trap in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh. Forest officials and wildlife experts say the sighting reflects the park’s improving habitat and rich biodiversity. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav welcomed the development, calling it a major achievement for wildlife conservation in the state.

As Nagaland communities use Indigenous laws to protect pangolins, conservationist Indrajit Ghorpade explains why saving the endangered mammal is critical for biodiversity and ecological balance.