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Vanishing large carnivores threaten ecosystems

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 18:55

In ecosystems around the world, the decline of large predators such as lions, wolves, otters and bears is changing the face of landscapes.

Population of striped hyenas at Rajaji National park on rise

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 10:46

he population of striped hyenas, a near threatened species, is on the rise in the Chilla and Gauhri ranges of Uttarakhand`s Rajaji National Park, a park official said.

NASA to build vegetable garden on moon by 2015

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 11:37

NASA is planning to send seeds to the moon by 2015 to see if it would be possible to grow a vegetable garden there.

NASA to grow turnips on Moon by 2015

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 15:35

NASA is planning to grow plants and vegetables - such as turnip and basil - on the Moon, by 2015, to understand whether humans can live and work on the Earth`s natural satellite.

59% of women in Mumbai feel work environment is safe

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 22:06

Amid questions being raised about the safety and security of women, 59 per cent of women here felt that work environment in the metropolis is safe for them, a recent survey report said.

Heavy traffic near tiger habitat affecting reproduction

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 23:48

Heavy traffic on highways is affecting reproduction among the endangered tigers.

Long-extinct passenger pigeon could be brought back to life in near future

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 15:33

Passenger pigeon, which was once among the most abundant birds in North America, is now extinct because of hunting and habitat destruction but scientists are planning to bring it to life.

Few birds in Chilika

Last Updated: Sunday, May 26, 2013, 21:28

Number of birds found taking shelter in Chilika, the biggest waterfowl habitat in the country, has come down during this summer as compared to last year.

Fewer birds taking shelter in Chilika this summer

Last Updated: Sunday, May 26, 2013, 12:20

Number of birds found taking shelter in Chilika, the biggest waterfowl habitat in the country, has come down during this summer as compared to that in 2012.

Evolvability theory `competition to survive` may not be correct

Last Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 18:47

Evolvability can increase over generations regardless of whether species are competing for food, habitat or other factors, researchers have claimed.

Decline in migratory birds coming to India: Govt

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 18:17

There has been a decline in the number of migratory birds arriving in India due to habitat loss and wetland pollution, the government today informed Lok Sabha.

Tiger habitats in Western Ghats shrinking: Reports

Last Updated: Monday, November 5, 2012, 23:24

Tiger habitats in the mountain chain of the Western Ghats are shrinking, although forests in the eco-sensitive zone have registered a remarkable rise of wild cats, says an Environment Ministry document.