Sigur plateau in the Western Ghats may be ideal for a vulture-sanctuary, say researchers. 

Bizarre patterns, vibrant colours, heady scents — flowers present a buffet of choices to draw pollinators. In fact, studies have shown that bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects have particular preferences in the flowers they visit. What’s more, they also tweak their tastes according to the changing environment.

Researchers from ATREE review their work over the past 25 years.

Researchers investigate social, economic, human, and physical factors driving and resulting in recovery in the aftermath of Cyclone Phailin.

The science of biodiversity loss may benefit by integrating people's knowledge with lab-based techniques.

Researchers found a new frog species lurking in a pond in Bengaluru, and hope to discover more with systematic studies. 

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In the animal world, finding a mate, protecting territory and fending off competitors who vie for love are defining moments. Only those adept at the needed skills for these ‘do-or-die’ circumstances survive, reproduce and thrive. A few animals go the extra mile—sing a romantic song, flash their colours to scare competitors and also woo their mate, some chirp high loud to stand out in the crowd and some, like the dancing frogs, shake a leg!

Study identifies specific genes in chickpea plants that help the plant to grow in water-deficient conditions.

A covert survey finds banned diclofenac and other vulture-toxic drugs in pharmacy isles, posing a threat to the slowly-recuperating vulture populations in South Asia. 

Researchers have pinned down the seasonal and geographical variation of the harmful gas across the country and the reasons behind it.