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Rising sea levels may lead to more methane emitted from wetlands: Research
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Global warming is causing sea levels to rise, which is altering ecosystems. Scientists assumed that the tidal wetlands present in estuaries could create less methane, a strong greenhouse gas because the increased influx of seawater renders these habitats less hospitable to methane-producing
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Human-elephant conflict: Odisha seeks 4 trained 'Kumki' Jumbos from Tamil
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Amidst the rising cases of human-elephant conflict in Odisha, the state government has requested the Tamil Nadu forest department to supply four Kumki elephants to chase away wild jumbos straying into human habitats.
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ISRO successfully tests fuel cell on PSLV-C58's orbital platform, POEM3
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
ISRO took to the social media platform X and posted, "POEM-3 on PSLV-C58: VSSC/ISRO successfully tests a 100 W class Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell on PSLV-C58's orbital platform, POEM3. https://isro.gov.in/FuelCellFlightTestedPSLVC58.html... Powering missions with efficiency and emi
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The Habitats Trust Announces 2023 Grants Winners
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 22: The Habitats Trust (THT), a not-for-profit dedicated to preserving India's natural habitats and species, announced the recipients for the annual THT Grants 2023. These grants aim to support holistic, innovative, and replicable conservation initiatives dedicate
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The Habitats Trust Unveils Its YouTube Channel, driving a strong foothold
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 19: Recognising the power of visual storytelling, The Habitats Trust today announced the launch of its YouTube channel (The Habitats Trust - YouTube) to bolster the need for dedicated video content on wildlife and conservation in India. The event was gr
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Assam village women exhibit livelihood products before British Asian Trust
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The exhibition was also a reflection of an encouraging outcome of Aaranyak and British Asian Trusts' initiative to wean away villagers from their dependency on forest-based products in the greater interest of the conservation of wildlife habitats.
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Increased saline spells trouble for freshwater insects like mayflies: Stud
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers found that mayflies and other freshwater insects typically struggle in environments with higher salinities.
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TN forest officials monitor wild elephants in Nilgiris as human-animal con
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Tamil Nadu forest department officials have been monitoring the wild elephants in the Gudalur and the Pandalur areas of Nilgiri district as they increasingly enter the human habitats and cause destruction to properties and standing crops in the areas.
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Study identifies most urgent issues for grizzly bear conservation
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The health of grizzly bear populations is negatively impacted by humans through top-down factors like direct mortality linked to forestry roads (from conflict or illegal killings) and movement from high-quality habitats, as well as bottom-up factors like decreased food resource availability.
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UAE committed to protecting mangroves, enhancing their natural habitats
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The UAE is leading a global initiative to protect and enhance mangrove habitats, which stems from its commitment to addressing climate change and safeguarding vital coastal ecosystems worldwide.
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Study reveals most critical issues for grizzly bear conservation
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Humans have a negative impact on the health of grizzly bear populations through top-down influences such as direct mortality associated with forestry roads (from conflict or illegal killings) and displacement from high-quality habitats, as well as bottom-up influences such as reducing food r
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Bali Safari's Conservation Efforts: Saving the Javan Gibbon Species with B
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Gianyar [Indonesia], September 12: Conservation is the preservation or protection of natural resources. It involves efforts to safeguard, maintain, and care for natural resources to ensure their continued existence and sustainability for current and future generations. In Indonesia, BKSDA, s
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