Port Richmond students will present biodiversity research from Goodhue Park at a public zoo symposium after months of fieldwork and collaboration.

Science News: Discover how NASA's Paleolatitude.org tool reveals the ancient positions of locations like your home or backyard when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, enhancing our understanding of biodiversity and climate change.

Haryana launches drive to identify and map sacred groves, starting in Gurgaon and Faridabad, to formally protect community-preserved biodiversity in the Aravalis.

Scientists have discovered that the “Pinocchio” chameleon from Madagascar is not a single species but part of a complex group, including Calumma pinocchio and Calumma hofreiteri, revealing hidden biodiversity.

International Leopard Day on May 3 spotlights leopard habitats, behaviour and survival threats. The observance underscores the need for conservation, wildlife protection and biodiversity awareness.

Nightingale's Forest, a 5-acre woodland in northeastern Serbia, has been preserved through crowdfunding by the Bird Protection and Study Society. The initiative highlights growing interest in environmental protection amid Serbia's pollution challenges. Plans include documenting the land's biodiversity and inspiring further conservation efforts.

Thailand is a key pipeline in a lucrative global trade that animal activists warn risks spreading zoonotic diseases and erasing biodiversity.

Green alleys—residential laneways redesigned to enhance residents' quality of life, boost social cohesion and improve biodiversity—are gaining traction in cities across North America. But as the concept spreads, it remains loosely defined: what exactly counts as a green alley, and what benefits can it provide?

KEAN initiatives for 2026 include promoting the benefits of adding native plants to home gardens for biodiversity of plants and wildlife.

Collie Ennis, Biodiversity Officer at Trinity College Dublin spoke to The Hard Shoulder about calls to stop feeding birds.

The Nisarganubhav 2026 wildlife census recorded 43 animals across Yeoor and Tungareshwar, with a leopard spotted in Yeoor. Officials said the Buddha Purnima night survey helps monitor biodiversity and supports conservation of Thane’s urban forests facing development pressure.

Kalaburagi participates in the City Nature Challenge, documenting biodiversity despite extreme heat, fostering community engagement and conservation.

Predators are typically larger, faster, and more powerful than the animals they hunt. Yet in nature, most attacks fail. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, by researchers from the University of Amsterdam Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED), asks: why do prey get away so often? The key, the researchers found, lies in something the original model overlooked: reaction times.

MAJOR milestones in mangrove conservation were launched at the inaugural Philippine Mangrove Conference, while stakeholders emphasized that strong community engagement and local government leadership will be critical to turning these initiatives into a lasting impact. The event, held on March 24-26, was organized by the Global Mangrove Alliance, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau.

'The proposed development incorporates the step-wise approach to net benefits for biodiversity and provides biodiversity enhancements that are proportionate to the scale of the proposals'

This place truly is THE biodiversity hotspot – if we help to keep it that way.

Over 250 Jharkhand farmers adopt agroecology under NABARD programme

In Jharkhand's Ramgarh district, over 250 farmers have adopted agroecology-based farming through NABARD's tribal development program. This shift has reduced input costs, diversified crops, and improved incomes. The 'JIVA' project promotes sustainable practices, helping farmers become self-reliant while addressing environmental issues and enhancing community leadership.

Mawlynnong in Meghalaya, known as Asia's cleanest village, has become home to two new firefly species, Diaphanes meghalayanus and Diaphanes mawlynnong. Researchers discovered them in undisturbed areas with minimal light pollution, highlighting the region's potential for rich biodiversity and the need for detailed scientific surveys.

Water scarcity, desertification and biodiversity loss were among the issues tackled at the Regional Ecological Summit.