Category Biodiversity

Biodiversity, Feature

On the Move, Under Threat: How Climate Change Is Rewriting the Journeys of Migratory Species

Migratory species are the lifelines of our planet’s ecosystems. Whether crossing continents, soaring through the skies, or navigating vast oceans, these animals connect habitats and sustain ecological balance. Yet today, they are among the most vulnerable victims of climate change.…

Aayushi Gour
October 6, 2025
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Biodiversity, News

Sri Lanka’s Wildlife Department Warns Public of Fake Fundraising Scams

Sri Lanka’s Department of Wildlife Conservation has cautioned the public against falling victim to fraudulent fundraising campaigns that are being promoted under the guise of helping wild animals affected by dry weather conditions. According to the Department, several groups and…

Kalana Krishantha
September 19, 2025
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Biodiversity, News

Ivory Poaching Pushes Forest Elephants to the Brink, Threatens Africa’s Ebony Trees

The decimation of African forest elephants through decades of ivory poaching has left a deep mark on Central Africa’s ecosystems. A new report reveals that the sharp fall in elephant numbers has not only affected wildlife but also the survival…

Vivek Saini
September 16, 2025
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Biodiversity, News

From Creeping on the Seabed to Soaring Through Seas: The Shark’s Evolutionary Leap

The shark’s reign over the open ocean is a relatively recent chapter in its 400-million-year history. Scientists have discovered that for more than half that time, sharks stayed close to the seabed before evolving the body shapes needed to conquer…

Aayushi Gour
September 9, 2025
198 Comments

Biodiversity, Feature

Wildlife Under Siege: State-Linked Trafficking Uncovered in North Korea

North Korea, often in the global spotlight for its weapons programs and political isolation, is now drawing attention for an entirely different reason: its hidden role in the illegal wildlife trade. A new multi-year investigation has revealed how wildlife trafficking…

Aayushi Gour
September 7, 2025
679 Comments

Biodiversity, Fact Check

Fact Check: Sri Lanka Has Only One Rope Canopy Bridge for Wildlife, Not a Nationwide Network

There is often interest among the public in innovative ideas that aim to enhance the co-existence of humans and animals. One such move, touted as a novel idea implemented in Sri Lanka, purportedly claimed that the country was building rope…

Biodiversity, Feature

Seventy Years of Data Show Extreme Heat Is Driving a Global Ecological Crisis

Seventy years of scientific records are painting a grim picture of how extreme heat is reshaping life on Earth. A new analysis reveals that prolonged temperature spikes are already driving steep declines in tropical bird populations, threatening species that have…

Vivek Saini
August 16, 2025
656 Comments

Biodiversity, Feature

Climate Change may reshape Gharial habitat distribution in India: Study

A new study has highlighted how climate change could reshape the habitat distribution of the critically endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) in India. Using an ensemble species distribution model (SDM), researchers found that under future climate scenarios, suitable habitats for gharials…

Biodiversity, Feature

Study Highlights Alarming Habitat Loss for Endemic Flying Squirrels in Arunachal Pradesh

A recent study published in the journal Biology explores the impact of climate change on two lesser-known species of giant flying squirrels— the Mishmi giant flying squirrel (Petaurista mishmiensis) and the Mechuka giant flying squirrel (Petaurista mechukaensis)—found exclusively in Arunachal…

Biodiversity, Climate Change

The Human-Monkey Conflict: Addressing the Toque Macaque Dilemma in Sri Lanka

In recent years, the toque macaque, or “rilawa,” has become the focal point of heated debates in Sri Lanka. These primates, endemic to the island, have been labeled as significant culprits in crop damage, causing substantial economic losses for farmers.…

Rashmitha Diwyanjalee
December 17, 2024