Around 1,475 species of crane flies are known in India, but they are largely understudied. Often mistaken to be mosquitoes, wasps or other predatory insects, crane flies only feed on nectar or water.

The South Asian Climate Outlook Forum and the India Meteorological Department predict above-normal rainfall during this monsoon season. A wetter monsoon forecast raises concern in Kerala, where recent ...

Around 1,475 species of crane flies are known in India, but they are largely understudied. Often mistaken to be mosquitoes, wasps or other predatory insects, crane flies only feed on nectar or water.

A study has linked deforestation with malaria mortality in India, finding that losing one square kilometre of forest may result in 0.16 additional deaths per 100,000 people. However, malaria ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Amphibians are vertebrate animals that need both terrestrial and aquatic habitats for their survival, reproduction and metamorphosis. Traditionally ...

Many tribal communities used to participate in ritualistic hunting festivals known as Shikar Utsav, especially in West Bengal’s Jungle Mahal area. In 2023, the Calcutta High Court ordered the ...

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If you liked this story, share it with other people. A new study across three protected areas in southern Kashmir recorded 92 livestock losses in two years, resulting in major financial strain for ...

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