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Migratory bird poaching continuing in Chilika

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 18:40

Poaching of migratory birds is continuing unabated in Chilika lake despite steps taken by the forest department to prevent it.

Climate change causing mangroves to grow in Florida

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 16:20

Mangrove trees, which are highly sensitive to cold, have expanded enormously on the Atlantic coast of Florida as the frequency of frosts has diminished, says a study.

`Tobacco eating` Hornworm caterpillar puffs nicotine to ward off predators

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 16:17

Researchers have found a caterpillar that has a unique defence mechanism against some of their predators such as wolf spiders.

BP Gulf oil spill still killing dolphins

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 11:40

A new study has revealed that BP gulf oil spill is still influencing dolphin mortality, prognosis and reproductive health.

Global temperatures to go up by at least 4 degrees Celsius by 2100

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 11:38

Researchers have found that global climate would rise by at least 4 degree Celsius by 2100 and by more than 8 degree Celsius by 2200 if carbon dioxide emissions are not cut down.

Climate change would result in major reductions in sea floor marine life by 2010

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 11:36

A new study used advanced climate models to predict that sea floor dwelling marine life would decline by 38 per cent in the North Atlantic and over five per cent globally over the next century.

Study unmasks forces behind climate change denial effort

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 11:35

A new study has exposed the organizational underpinnings and funding behind the "powerful" climate change countermovement.

Gujarat to undertake census of Great Indian Bustard

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 14:49

The Gujarat government will soon undertake a census of the Great Indian Bustard, one of the most critically endangered flying bird species in the world, to ascertain its exact population.

Scientists show how deadly volcanic phenomenon moves

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 14:40

Scientists have for the first time tracked how one of the deadliest volcanic hazards moves over time.

Two snow leopards sighted at Gangotri National Park?

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 12:35

Two snow leopards, an endangered species, have been spotted at the Gangotri National Park in Uttarakhand`s Uttarkashi district.