Ecology

The joint BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology image competition marks its third edition, succeeding the BMC Ecology and Evolution contest (2021–2023) and the BMC Ecology contest (2013–2020).

Wallace’s Line: The invisible barrier what animals don’t cross — Here’s Why

This fascinating divide is called Wallace’s Line. It’s named after Alfred Russel Wallace, a naturalist who noticed the sharp difference while exploring in the 19th century.

Frogs, salamanders and other amphibians suffering from rising temperatures across Europe, Amazon and Madagascar

Findings confirmed that increased heatwaves and droughts directly coincide with rising extinction risks for amphibians.

COP16: Biodiversity negotiations on the cards as nations meet in Rome | N18G

Global talks to halt nature loss will resume in Rome today amid concerns about low attendance and a lack of trust in the UN-led process. The meeting follows the failure of talks in Colombia’s Cali, where time constraints led to unresolved issues, particularly around funding for biodiversity. Wealthy nations have not met their $20bn pledge, causing frustration among developing countries. Trust in the process is eroding, and leadership concerns were raised after Colombia’s environment minister resigned. Despite challenges, the Rome gathering is crucial for setting the tone for future biodiversity targets and achieving global environmental goals.

The World's Oldest Tree Has Been Alive for Over 9,000 Years

Meet Old Tjikko, the world's oldest known living tree, standing tall for over 9,000 years in Sweden. Discover its remarkable story of survival and resilience.

Meet Wisdom: World's oldest bird to become a mother again at the age of 74; watch video

Wisdom, the world's oldest known Laysan albatross, is set to hatch another chick at 74 years old, defying odds and inspiring conservation efforts.

World's giant 'gateway to hell' in Siberia triples in size in 30 years and continues to expand: Why scientists are worried?

Originally detected as a minor crack in satellite images from the 1960s, the crater has now expanded threefold over the past thirty years, raising concerns among scientists and capturing worldwide attention.

Over 1,700 frozen viruses discovered in a Tibetan glacier; are they harmful to humans?

A recent study on one such core from the Guliya Glacier on the Tibetan Plateau has unveiled 1,705 preserved viral genomes.

India does not believe in conflict between ecology and economy, says PM

Protection of wildlife was a universal issue, Modi said, launching the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), which endeavours to protect and conserve big cats.

Manipur landslide sparks ecological debate

The landslide area was earlier investigated and identified as “high to very high hazard” in the unpublished doctoral thesis submitted and awarded by Manipur University’s Department of Earth Sciences in 2007.

Is Shimla’s first major development plan in 43 years a lost opportunity?

The hill city, which was the summer capital of India during British rule, is already at high risk of earthquakes and landslides.

Why did hundreds of birds fall from the sky in Mexico? Experts explain

A video widely shared on social media showed hundreds of blackbirds descending on houses in Chihuahua in North Mexico. Most of the birds flew away, but later in the clip, the carcasses of some were seen strewn about a road.

In rush to tackle pollution in Delhi, do not forget small towns and villages, say experts

Delhi gets all the attention, but the national ambient air quality report shows that pollution is an all-India issue and not just a rural or urban problem.

Planted forests can tackle flood and erosion impacts along the Brahmaputra

Molai Kathoni, a forest created by Padma Shri recipient Jadav Payeng on the Majuli river island is a successful example of this kind of forest.

Govt sensitive about ecology: Nitin Gadkari amid concerns over Chardham project

The road transport and highways minister also asserted that the pace of highways construction in the country will cross 40 km per day in the current financial year.

IIT Madras researchers find high levels of pharmaceutical contaminants in the Cauvery river

The researchers found metals such as arsenic, zinc, chromium, lead and nickel in the water. Freshwater intake points were also found to be loaded with pharmaceutical contaminants.

Could an invasive snail save your morning coffee? Growers may have an ecological answer to leaf rust

It turns out that the invasive Asian trampsnail is a greedy consumer of coffee leaf rust, a crippling pest that has threatened coffee production for decades and shut down small coffee plantations

Tourism | Bhutan puts ecology before the economy

A country that has a tourism sector that both cares about the sustainability of the environment and nurtures its places of natural beauty is going to attract discerning international and local visitors who are willing to pay the extra dollar.

Wanted: A Union Budget to avert ecological collapse

The playbook has to be rewritten. The monochromatic definition of infrastructure to only mean built structures should change.  

Notice to Adani Port and SEZ, GMB on alleged damage to ecology

Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave said APSEZ and GMB were issued show cause by the government in September 2013 while keeping environmental clearance in abeyance pending decision on the show cause notice.

Indo-Pacific corals more resilient than Caribbean twins

Corals of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and Indo-Pacific region recover faster from stress than their ...

Ecology conservation must to sustain tourism industry: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday has emphasised on conservation of forests and water bodies to sustain tourism industry in the state.

Azim Premji: The business of ecology

The multiple debates over ecology are bound to be the defining issues of humanity over the next few decades. This would drive both risks and opportunities.