New research reveals that cultural tolerance and political pressure, rather than just biological science, dictate the life or death of tigers in India and wolves in Germany.
Three new species discovered in the Himalayas: a new springtail from Sikkim and 2 new ants from Assam.
A new species of flowering plant, Strobilanthes sharavathiensis, has been discovered in the high-altitude grasslands of India’s Western Ghats
A new species of damselfly, the Kodagu Shadowdamsel (Protosticta sooryaprakashi), sporting vibrant sky-blue markings, has been discovered in the biodiversity hotspots of India’s Western Ghats.
A revision of the tiny, elusive bush frogs of Northeast India has led to the formal description of 13 new species, boosting the region's known amphibian diversity.
Researchers have identified a new species of giant deep-sea squid, Taningia silasii, from the southeastern Arabian Sea.
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown species of the unique aquatic insect known as the water-penny beetle, marking the first-ever record of its genus in Tamil Nadu. The discovery, made in the fast-flowing Kurangani stream of the Bodi hills, introduces Jaechanax kuranganiensis to the world.
Pilia, an enigmatic genus of jumping spider has just been rediscovered in the tropical forests of Western Ghats after a staggering 123 years. The find has not only led to the description of a brand-new species, Pilia malenadu, but, also allowed researchers to document the first-ever female of the entire genus.
A new zoological discovery has been announced, with the description of a new genus and species of freshwater crab belonging to the family Gecarcinucidae.
