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Conservation

Mulch munchers

Millipedes, which are “looked down upon”, contribute to conservation by breaking down wood and leaves and increasing soil mineralisation. They also ca
Geetha Iyer
Mumbai Climate Action Plan

Going green: Mumbai's promising Climate Action Plan restrained by prevailing development policies

The Climate Action Plan for Mumbai, the first city in South Asia to create one, has many promises, but current development policies seem to negate the
Lyla Bavadam
Wildlife

Butterflies as nature’s early warning system

Butterfly species need to be conserved in real landscapes, not only because they deserve it in their own right but also because of their usefulness as
Vaithianathan Kannan
Wildlife

Monarchs of the mountains

While one side of the Kajinag National Park is home to the markhor, the elusive wild goat with spiralling horns, the other side boasts a variety of bi
Text by G. Shaheed , Photographs by Dr Jainy Maria Kuriakose

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The monarchs of Kashmir's mountains

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A mangrove forest in the Thane creek.

Thane creek soon to be Maharashtra’s first urban Ramsar site

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Dr Asad Rahmani, former director of the Bombay Natural History Society.

Being sensitive to bias in environmental writing

In an article titled “Accurate Appellations”, Dr Asad Rahmani, former director of Bombay Natural History Society, points out the need for correct term
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It's likely the tick was forced to adapt to a hot desert climate, giving it its ability to live so long without food.

Africa's age and hunger-defying ticks

The creatures live for nearly 30 years, and can go eight years without food.
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Amazing ants

Omnipresent, with a unique social organisation and the ability to adapt to different environments, ants have often been compared to human society. An
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