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Saving Bhimanama: Ayushi Jain and a Giant Turtle
The ancestors of the Asian giant softshell turtle, locally called Bhimanama, once roamed the Earth along with dinosaurs about 140 million years ago. But today, this giant turtle is on the brink of extinction. Thankfully, biologist Ayushi Jain is on a mission to save it.
Video
Common Kingfisher: The Bolt of Blue
Its vivid electric blue and orange colouring has led to a timeless fascination with its beauty, but this little bird is also an excellent hunter
Species
Hiss and Tell: The Dank, Slippery World of Water Snakes in India
Found in a variety of waterbodies, from streams and swamps to water-logged agricultural fields and the intertidal zone, aquatic snakes have a great affinity for water
Photo Story
Cheaper Modes to Transport Coal are Environmental Threats
India’s coal and shipping ministries have been encouraging the use of water and air for coal transport despite dangers posed to environment, livelihoods and human life
Conservation
Smooth-Coated Otters: A Rough Ride Along Transforming Rivers
Smooth-coated otters are top predators of our riverine habitats, but new emerging threats are putting the lives of these playful, clever creatures at risk
Species
Underwater Disturbance: The Gangetic Dolphin Struggles to Communicate
India’s Ganga River is getting noisier with increased ship traffic and dredging, and that’s stressing the river’s iconic dolphins and changing how they communicate, a new study has found
News
What are Wetlands?
A wetland is land that is partially covered with water, or dotted with numerous salty or freshwater waterbodies
Explainer