Hyderabad: The giant African snail — one of the world's most notorious invasive species — has surfaced in large numbers in Bowenpally within the Secun.

An international team of researchers has discovered three new, bizarre, and wart-covered species of tree toads from Tanzania that give birth to fully developed toadlets. A key element of the study was the examination of specimens housed in the wet collection of the Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin, highlighting the continuing importance of natural history collections for scientific research and biodiversity conservation. The study was published today in the open-access journal Vertebrate Zoology.

"This research drives home the importance of oxygen in allowing for biodiversity, of animals in particular."

The new ‘EAT-Lancet Commission on healthy, sustainable, and just food systems’ report shows how food systems are at the centre of the overlapping climate, biodiversity, water, and pollution crises

According to Steenhuisen, the move not only honours cultural heritage and biodiversity but also provides a legislative gateway for building a resilient and diversified agricultural economy.

The conclusions of a new report by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) stand in stark contrast to the fi

National Geographic photographer Rena Effendi visited Brazil to document how one family farm is working with nature to regenerate Brazil’s landscape—and our global food supply.

Experts call for a National Plan of Action to conserve India’s marine mammals, citing urgent need for coordination among scientists, agencies, and communities.

Discover the vital coral reefs importance for ocean biodiversity, coastal protection, and marine conservation efforts to save these critical underwater ecosystems facing global threats.

In a bid to change people’s fear of spiders, biodiversity experts in Pune are hosting talks and walks this November under the ‘Nisargotsav’ campaign.

The choices made in Brazil, where the COP30 UN climate conference takes place this month, have consequences for the entire planet.

The rejuvenation of the 3.5-acre lake near Virtusa’s Hyderabad campus strengthens biodiversity and supports community well-being.

As global marine biodiversity faces increasing threats from climate change, pollution, and overfishing, understanding the complex dynamics of ocean ecosystems is more urgent than ever. The Asia-Pacific region (APR) is home to the world's most diverse marine life, yet efforts to monitor and protect these ecosystems are often fragmented across national boundaries and scientific disciplines.

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], November 5: Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate (SPRE), one of India's most trusted real estate developers, has unveiled 'Coexistence with Flora & Fauna', an immersive, handcrafted mural that celebrates the township's nature-first philosophy and transforms biodiversity into art.

Himachal Pradesh is deploying nature-based solutions for disaster relief amidst severe monsoon devastation. With the government leading initiatives like ARK 2025 and partnerships with global organizations, efforts focus on restoring damaged infrastructure and assisting affected communities, emphasizing community-centric and biodiversity-focused approaches for sustainable resilience.

The milestone marks a substantial leap from US$1.7 billion in 2024, underscoring the growing momentum for nature-positive finance and policy reforms across the globe.

Using the Affordable Homes Act to destroy a 40-acre virgin forest in a suburban neighborhood goes against the administration’s fight against climate change and biodiversity loss.

Biodiversity startups, which are tackling challenges ranging from disappearing pollinators to vanishing coral reefs, raise less capital than other startups but attract a broader coalition of investors, according to a new analysis that used machine learning to sift through venture capital databases.

The global community is facing a number of urgent challenges, such as emerging diseases, epidemics, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, water scarcity, environmental contamination, and severe changes in biodiversity. All of them are intensified by the widespread impact of climate change. These interconnected threats demand "a fundamental shift towards systemic, integrated solutions," a systemic change of perspective in risk management, and a long-term, action-focused strategic vision, point out representatives of Europe's leading biodiversity, ecology and engineering communities, coordinated by the LifeWatch European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC).

The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority and partners launch a pilot project in Dharampur to deploy Nature-based Solutions against flood hazards. The initiative aims to protect infrastructure and enhance community resilience through innovative biodiversity engineering and early warning systems, promising a replicable model for Himalayan flood management.