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In Cauvery basin, natural vegetation cover decreased by 46% in 50 years (1965-2016). Karnataka lost most (75%), TN (20%). Reasons including inappropriate cropping patterns, inefficient water use, over-exploitation of groundwater, etc. Solutions: integrated mgmt, restrictions on water-intensive crops, enrichment of catchment, organic farming, effluent treatment plants.

Climate change has made it more important than ever – wild animals’ futures may depend on how much we understand about them

After purple urchins helped nearly wipe out 96% of California's iconic underwater bull kelp forests over a six-year span, biologists say they are seeing promising signs that efforts to save them may be helping

And the situation is only set to worsen with climate change, say scientists. The post Over 200 migratory bird species endangered by extreme weather appeared first on Talker.

Exclusive: plant from South America, also known as Gunnera, found to spread rapidly and choke native flora

Researchers warn of one of ‘largest ecological disasters of modern times’ if the highly contagious disease reaches penguin colonies

Bottlenose dolphins possess a sophisticated sensory mechanism to detect weak electric fields, aiding navigation and hunting.

Rising temperatures drive turtles to popular vacation destinations, posing risks to their survival.

2023 is first year of potential pair of El Niño years and since 1997, every instance of these pairs has led to mass coral mortality

Greater honeyguides respond more readily to calls made by certain African tribespeople than those made by a different tribe.

The first ever recorded pregnant megamouth shark has been found on the shore in the Philippines