Discover your 2026 Chinese Horoscope for the Snake sign (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013). Learn about career shifts, financial stability, love life, and health in the Fire Horse Year. Plan your year with expert Vedic insights.
Discover the top 10 countries with the highest number of snake species. Mexico leads with 438 species, while India ranks 4th with 305. Explore the ecological importance of these misunderstood reptiles.
A one-day bird survey in Thiruvananthapuram district recorded 188 species, underscoring the importance of wetlands and green spaces for urban biodiversity. Discover the key findings.
A massive snake fossil from Gujarat's Eocene era, 47 million years ago, reveals secrets of ancient heat, continental drift, and predator-prey dynamics. Discover what this means for science.
Explore the Red Sea's secrets: its 1,200-mile coral reef, 1,166 fish species, and the ancient theories behind its mysterious name. Dive into history and biodiversity.
YEIDA initiates a feasibility study for a biodiversity park near Dhanauri wetland, ensuring the core marshland remains untouched. The plan focuses on eco-tourism and conservation. Read more.
Explore Japan's rich snake diversity with over 40 species. Learn about common snakes like the Japanese rat snake and the venomous mamushi for safer coexistence.
Bengaluru citizens are urged to protect urban wildlife like snakes, birds, and monkeys. Learn how simple actions can save 185 species in India's tech capital.
Forest officers in Tirupur arrested a 40-year-old man for illegally catching and selling snakes, including a cobra for puja purposes. Read about the crackdown under the Wildlife Protection Act.
NCRTC reviews Gurgaon-Faridabad-Noida RRTS alignment due to land and environmental impacts. Options include elevated or underground routes. A final decision is pending.
IIM Bangalore's Y2K batch explored their campus's rich natural legacy of 30,000 trees during a 25-year reunion. Discover the story of the fig wasp, white-cheeked barbet, and BV Doshi's green vision. Read more!
Scientists discover a visually stunning new spider species with a bright red head in Morocco's arid landscapes, highlighting undiscovered biodiversity and evolutionary mysteries.
The Central government has directed states to enforce a total prohibition on granting fresh mining leases in the ecologically sensitive Aravalli range. This decisive move aims for long-term protection of its fragile ecosystem and biodiversity. Read the fu
Explore India's incredible biodiversity beyond the tiger. Discover eight unique wildlife reserves famous for birds, rare mammals, and stunning landscapes. Plan your next nature trip!
Coimbatore faces a surge in snake sightings in residential areas with over 600 rescue calls this year. Learn how the new Naagam app and trained rescuers aim to tackle the crisis safely.
Discover the fascinating world of the Night Snake (Hypsiglena torquata), a small, secretive reptile with unique adaptations. Learn about its role in ecosystems, its range from Mexico to Canada, and why it's harmless to humans.
The Common Krait's painless, nocturnal bite causes delayed paralysis, making it a major public health threat in rural India. Learn about its venom and prevention.
Kerala Agricultural University and State Biodiversity Board launch a 2-day conference focusing on endangered plants and farmer-centric research to combat agro-biodiversity loss. Learn more.
Discover the Rinkhals, South Africa's adaptable snake that spits venom, feigns death, and thrives in suburbs. Learn about its unique survival tactics, habitat, and diet.
From Gurugram's landfills to Odisha's turtle beaches, follow a year-long journey witnessing India's wildlife fighting for survival. Discover the urgent need for concrete conservation action.
Gen Z and millennials joined a heritage tree-mapping event at Pune's Ganeshkhind Garden, highlighting rising interest in conservation. The activity comes as the PMC plans an STP in the area.
New research uses ancient Tamil Sangam poetry to prove India's Deccan grasslands are biodiverse savannas, not wastelands, urging urgent conservation action.
Residents of Churah in Himachal Pradesh protest the commercial extraction of Kashmal roots, citing threats to biodiversity, water sources, and traditional rights. Read about the community's demands.
Assam's cabinet approved Rs 250 crore for Bodoland Council, declared wetlands as Reserved Forests, allotted land for CRPF centre, and cleared land rights for 308 families. Key decisions for state development.
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation unveils a Rs 5 crore skywalk in Sai Upvan and a Rs 15.12 crore Hindon Biodiversity Park under AMRUT 2.0, aiming to create a major green lung for the city. Explore the details.
Karnataka High Court issues interim order protecting 371 trees near Cantonment Station. No trees can be cut without permission. Next hearing on Feb 13, 2026. Read the full story.
Karnataka High Court intervenes to protect Bengaluru's green cover, restraining tree felling at a Cantonment site and issuing notices to key ministries and state bodies. Read the full story.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals a biodiversity tag protecting 371 trees on railway land in Bengaluru was withdrawn due to legal restrictions. Read about the implications for the city's green cover.
Dr Navneet Singh of ZSI Kolkata receives the Prof. T.N. Ananthakrishnan Award for his groundbreaking work on moths, butterflies, and insect biodiversity. Discover his key contributions.
Discover the 7 fascinating brumation behaviours snakes use to survive winter, from communal denning to controlled breathing. Learn how climate change is affecting their survival strategies.