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Why are ecosystems in west India vanishing?

Why are ecosystems in west India vanishing?

As developers commodify pristine landscapes to meet the growing demand for luxury coastal living in Goa, the state faces an environmental reckoning that threatens not only its natural heritage, but the survival of its delicate ecological balance. Long celebrated for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, the picturesque coastal state...

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More than one in three tree species at risk of extinction

More than one in three tree species at risk of extinction

An alarming new assessment has revealed that the number of threatened trees now outweighs all threatened birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians put together. According to the IUCN’s Red List of Threatened Species, a third of the world’s trees are now at risk of extinction. This number is more than double that of all threatened birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians combined and has experts seriously concerned about what it means for the...

By London, UK
World’s largest coral discovered thriving in the Solomon Islands

World’s largest coral discovered thriving in the Solomon Islands

A newly discovered, 300-year-old coral located in the Pacific Ocean offers a window into our planet's history and a warning for the future. Convinced that we know all there is to learn about the natural world? Think again. Researchers from a recent Pristine Seas expedition have uncovered a natural marvel in the Solomon Islands: a colossal coral, believed to be the largest single coral organism on Earth. Spanning an massive 34...

By London, UK
Himalayan glacial lakes are expanding at an alarming rate

Himalayan glacial lakes are expanding at an alarming rate

Driven by climate change and as a result of rising temperatures, this is rapidly heightening the risk of floods that have the potential to devastate communities across the region. Over the past 13 years, the overall area of Himalayan glacial lakes has increased by more than 10 per cent, from 533,401 hectares in 2011 to 591,108 hectares in 2024. This rapid expansion is primarily being driven by the...

By Delhi, India
Darjeeling zoo’s trailblazing efforts to save the endangered red panda

Darjeeling zoo’s trailblazing efforts to save the endangered red panda

Not only has it successfully rewilded nine in the past two years – with plans to release a tenth soon – but has established India’s first genetic biobank facility to preserve the DNA of vulnerable Himalayan species. At the heart of Darjeeling Zoo’s success is its Topkeydara Conservation Centre, where orphaned or rescued red pandas are carefully rehabilitated and made ready for life back in the wild. Caretaker Sudhan Chhetri...

By Delhi, India