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A recent genome study of elephants in India sheds new light on their population, divergence, & history. The study identifies 5 distinct genetic populations of elephants in India, with a divergence history dating back as far as 70,000 years | A theindiaforum.in/tiffin/genomes…

A new study has revealed that the world’s longest venomous snake, the king cobra, is not a single species, as previously thought, but rather four genetically distinct species. KalingaCRE Romulus Whitaker ✒️A india.mongabay.com/2024/11/new-ki…

When A & Saumitra were driving near Chandrapur, Maharashtra, they saw a large adult tiger crossing the road. What was a happy "chamatkar" (miracle) for them, is a cause for fear among residents. Wildlife Conservation Trust (India) Anish Andheria Satpuda Foundation india.mongabay.com/2024/11/living…

Meet Mongabay India at GreenLitFest 2024! Mongabay India is delighted to join the Green Literature Festival as Knowledge Partner for its fourth edition. Come meet our team and participate in some exciting events we have for you! As a part of the Festival, we have organised a

Chandrapur district in Maharashtra is at the epicenter of human-tiger conflicts, with fatalities from tiger attacks on the rise. A speaks with village residents who live in perpetual fear and anxiety. india.mongabay.com/2024/11/living…

Losing a family member to a wildlife encounter can lead to severe trauma, with long-lasting effects and unresolved grief, explains Vivek Belhekar, associate professor of Applied Psychology at the University of Mumbai. A reports. india.mongabay.com/2024/11/living…

When primatologist Ashni Kumar Dhawale was observing lion tailed macaques in Valparai, she observed "altruistic" (ie. selfless) behaviour: a non-related female helping a mother take care of twins! NIAS Bengaluru India SACON_Sálim Ali Centre ✒️A india.mongabay.com/2024/12/lion-t…

Chandrapur, Maharashtra, is seeing an increase in human-tiger conflicts, affecting both lives and mental well-being. Families of victims and survivors share their experiences in this video. Story by A.

The Kashmir gray langur is dealing with an identity crisis as Indian primate scientists are still looking for clear answers to looming questions — Is it truly a distinct species? mehreen.khaleel Wildlife Research Conservation-WRCF ✒️A india.mongabay.com/2024/12/studie…

महाराष्ट्र का चंद्रपुर जिला इंसान और बाघ के बीच संघर्ष का केन्द्र बन चुका है। यहां बाघों के हमलों से होने वाली मौत की संख्या बढ़ रही है। A hindi.mongabay.com/2024/12/17/liv…

“Lateritic plateaus are not wastelands. During the monsoon, these regions retain 80 to 100 days of moisture, which frogs utilise to complete their breeding cycles,” explains K.P. Dinesh, a scientist at the Zoological Survey of India. A reports. india.mongabay.com/2024/12/farms-…

Join Arathi Menon (A), Senior Staff Writer at Mongabay India, and a panel of experts at the Climate Conversations stream curated by EkoGalaxy , at the Hyderabad Lit Fest 2025. The panel will delve into critical topics about climate, the environment, and the natural world.

Hedgehogs can chomp down ~ 40 insects per hour - they are considered a farmer’s best friend. Despite their spiky exterior, they can satiate the hunger of predators such as the Indian fox, jackal, and mongoose. Brawin Kumar ATREE ✒️A india.mongabay.com/2025/02/bare-b…

The Insect Biosystematics and Conservation Lab at ATREE serves as a hub for insect research, housing a majority of India’s species, including 450 species of dung beetles. A reports. india.mongabay.com/2025/03/a-stud…

A group of scientists in the Western Ghats named a new-to-science damselfly "Armageddon reedtail" to highlight the climate impact on insects. Pankaj Koparde MIT World Peace University, Pune Subramanian Ka Zoological Survey of India ✒️A india.mongabay.com/2025/04/damsel…

The Telangana government moots an eco-park in place of the University of Hyderabad, in response to growing protests against the auctioning of the Kancha Gachibowli Forest. A reports. india.mongabay.com/2025/04/forest…

With profits from tea dropping, UPASI is piloting intercropping tea with fruit crops and medicinal plants, to generate new revenue streams & improve soil and ecological health - without uprooting tea. Siddhartha Krishnan ATREE ✒️ A india.mongabay.com/2025/04/interc…

A recent discovery of fossil evidence of a tree species now considered endemic to the Western Ghats, in a coalfield in Assam by Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences showcases how global warming can trigger significant ecological changes. French Institute of Pondicherry (IFP) By A india.mongabay.com/2025/05/fossil…

Karnataka forest department moots a soft release centre in Bhadra tiger reserve as a humane and sustainable solution to human-elephant conflict in the state. A reports. india.mongabay.com/2025/05/expert…

Wow, another International Booker for India ! The first for Kannada. Heart Lamp, an anthology of short stories by Banu Mushtaq, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, wins them both the prestigious prize. Congratulations ! Sounds a must read bbc.com/news/articles/…