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Studies of cetaceans stranded in UK waters show high levels of toxins 20 years since global ban of most PCBs, say scientists

We have been measuring our organisation’s biodiversity footprint – here’s how we did it

Three-year pause in fishing is the only way to prevent disappearance, researchers say

How does a species survive hundreds of millions of years unfazed? You must live in a shell – and it must grow with you, chamber by chamber

Historically, it was overfishing that hurt the much-prized fish – but now rising ocean temperatures are inhibiting the fish’s ability to produce codlings at all

In the mid 1990s, only 7% of Australia’s land was protected for conservation. Now, it’s more than tripled to 22%.

NBWL has approved construction of training walls at Pazhaverkadu estuary to stabilise bar mouth, allowing exchange of water vital for lake's ecosystem. Fishermen of Pulicat demand walls to keep estuary open & protect livelihoods. Andhra Pradesh CM requested to desilt Raidurgh estuary.

Serotine bats have large, bulbous penises that they use like an arm — but not for penetration

Conservationists & local residents oppose TN govt's plan to build concrete structures & a building in Longwood Shola forest. Forest Dept denies allegations of cutting down trees & violating building rules. Stakeholders oppose project, citing need to protect ecologically-sensitive area & its wildlife. Forest Dept. denies plans for destructive construction,…