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Barkha Subba, a conservation biologist, won the prestigious Whitley Award for her work protecting the elusive Himalayan salamander. She said, "To watch these quiet, secretive creatures live out their lives, one has to slow down too." The award comes with £50,000 to help save these vulnerable amphibians.
A Pied hornbill, usually found in forests, was spotted in Delhi's Lodhi Gardens, breaking stereotypes. This rare bird was seen feeding other birds, which is unusual as males typically do this. Birdwatchers gathered to witness this "bird breaking stereotypes," highlighting the importance of native trees.
Leopards have been spotted in Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary! Camera traps caught images of two adult males from November 20 to 27, 2025, proving their presence for the first time. A naturalist said, "The camera trap confirmation of leopards... is a very positive ecological sign." This shows the sanctuary's habitat is healthy and safe for these big cats.
Eight people died and dozens are still trapped after a gas blast at a coal mine in northern China. President Xi Jinping urged authorities to "spare no effort" in rescue and treatment. The accident happened Friday evening, with 201 workers brought out safely by Saturday morning.
A terrible gas blast at a coal mine in China has killed over 80 people. Reporters at the scene learned "the accident has claimed the lives of over 82 people." Rescue efforts are still happening for anyone trapped. This happened Friday night in Shanxi province, a big coal area.
Animals really change how they use space based on people! A new study showed that coyotes and wild turkeys stayed away from humans, while grey wolves actually moved more into areas where people were. Researchers said, "how these species use geographic spaces often depends on human activity." This helps us understand wildlife better.
Rohtak's MDU is teaming up with ICAR and IARI to boost agri-startups for young people in villages. They want to give training and help with new ideas. The MDU vice-chancellor said, "climate resilience and entrepreneurship would play a major role." This plan aims to create jobs and help youth with farming challenges.
The plan to send Ganga water to the Yamuna might be dropped. Officials found it's not workable right now because parts of the route are too bad to carry the water. Plus, there isn't enough Ganga water in summer. They said, "UP is not willing to provide this additional water." Now, they'll focus on other projects.
The Mullaperiyar dam's water level is at 111.50 feet, with an inflow of 200 cusecs and outflow of 240 cusecs. This is below the maximum of 142 feet. The Vaigai dam has a level of 23.98 feet with no inflow. This news is important for water management in the region.
The Upalokayukta is looking into the Dubare elephant camp tragedy, asking for reports on visitor safety. Two forest officials must appear in person within four weeks. The incident, which sadly killed an elephant too, has led to new rules like keeping tourists 100 feet away from elephants and banning direct feeding.
Lab-grown diamonds are chemically and physically the same as natural ones! The only difference is their origin; mined diamonds form over billions of years, while lab ones grow in weeks. Experts say, "they have same physical, chemical and optical properties." This makes them a more affordable choice for buyers.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu said "let us reaffirm our collective commitment to protecting and preserving the rich diversity of life on our planet." He stressed that our well-being is tied to nature's health, urging everyone to work together for conservation and sustainable living. This call comes as Arunachal Pradesh is a key biodiversity hotspot.