A hidden gem is floating along the North Branch of the Chicago River, just east of Goose Island, and it's open to the public 24/7.

at first glance, it is just another patch of greenery inside ambazari garden. but around 7.30 am, the space begins to change. butterflies of different species appear in small numbers, then in clusters, settling across the plants for a brief period before dispersing again. the transformation is short-lived, but giving a signal of rich biodiversity of the garden. explaining this phenomenon, dr sharyu ghonmode-fulzele, professor at shri shivaji education society, said that, the species are largely common in th

Canberra's policy sees thousands of native kangaroos culled annually. Experts question this approach, citing feral cats as the real threat to Australian biodiversity.

New snake species, burrowing reed snake, have been discovered by scientists named Calamaria garoensis, in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya. The small, secretive snake was described through a collaborative Indo-Indonesian research effort. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma congratulated the team, highlighting the state's rich biodiversity.

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The Delhi Forest Department has launched a 10-year management plan for Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, introducing scientific methods like camera trap-based studies. The plan prioritizes ecosystem management through detailed assessments of biodiversity and habitat, aiming to phase out invasive species and enrich native flora.

The Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has been designated as a Ramsar site, marking India's 99th and the state's 12th such site. This recognition boosts local livelihoods, biodiversity, and climate security. The Ramsar Convention promotes wetland conservation worldwide.

Five bird species missing for over a decade were rediscovered in 2025, offering hope for conservation and biodiversity efforts worldwide.

India understands that we need our tigers and our biodiversity, even if we use only economic logic to show how it contributes billions of rupees of ecosystem services annually. We must aim for maximum natural capital regeneration with minimum loss of life

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust will host its annual film festival at Damariscotta's Lincoln Theater on April 30.

A two-day national workshop on urban forest management, nursery development, and conservation of rare and endangered plant species concluded with a field study at Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary. The event was organised by Government Holkar Science College in collaboration with Vigyan Bharti. Participants explored biodiversity, medicinal plants, and forest ecology during a guided trek.

A black panther returns to Vizag zoo after 40 years, enhancing biodiversity and conservation efforts at Indira Gandhi Zoological Park.

This time six activists have been awarded whose fights against fossil fuels, destructive mining, and biodiversity loss span six continents.

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 21: A compelling new study finds that the way children are educated may be contributing to planetary loss, and provides a bold blueprint for reversing it. 'Teaching systems thinking to protect wildlife: a pilot study in West Bengal's secondary schools,' arrives at a defining Earth Day moment as the world grapples with accelerating environmental collapse and biodiversity loss. The research, funded by National Geographic Society (NGS) with publication support by Voices for Asian Elephants (https://www.vfaes.org/projects), highlights gaps in conventional education systems, which often rely on siloed, rote memorization-based instruction, often failing to address complex issues such as human-elephant conflict.

Shivamogga's task force plans to create an anthem to raise awareness about the importance of the Western Ghats' biodiversity.

By Antoinette Radford, Billy Stockwell, Farida Elsebai, CNN (CNN) — Multiple oil spills are visible from space after Iranian and US-Israeli strikes hit oil facilities and ships in the region, with experts warning of an impending environmental catastrophe. Satellite images are giving an insight into destruction in the region, including to the fragile biodiversity of

A new snake species, Calamaria garoensis, has been discovered in Meghalaya's Garo Hills. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma praised the collaborative research efforts that highlighted the region's rich biodiversity. The discovery underscores the ecological importance of the Garo Hills, drawing global attention to Meghalaya’s natural heritage.

From Bengaluru’s urban forests to the Northeast’s biodiversity hotspots, enthusiasts and experts are turning butterfly-watching into a powerful gateway to ecology, education, and sustainable travel

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Orchids, known for their striking beauty, serve as early indicators of pollination decline, a threat to global biodiversity. Research indicates over a 60% decline in pollination since the 1970s, linked to land-use changes and climate shifts, highlighting the importance of herbarium collections for tracking ecological changes.