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The sangai, an endangered and rare species of deer found only in Manipur, flourishes in its natural habitat near Loktak Lake.

March 11, 2019 12:28

Gangaram was not a pet crocodile, neither was he a small and feeble creature that was incapable of hurting anyone. However, he still managed to win hearts.

January 18, 2019 11:12

Although little-known, this unique temple found in India's Uttar Pradesh province offers an interesting tourist destination.

January 9, 2019 14:40

East Island, a remote island located in the northeastern portion of the Hawaiian islands, was a casualty of a category 5 hurricane.

November 1, 2018 11:57

A nearly 1,000 foot spider web has made its home in the village of Aitoliko, Greece, causing much media attention. But is the web really a cause for concern?

September 21, 2018 10:24

Although the country of Togo is small, there is no lack of diversity amongst its traditional dance forms.

September 14, 2018 16:13

Northern California is currently battling the worst wildfire in the state’s history, the Mendocino Complex.

August 8, 2018 10:37

An overview of the most important things that have happened in the realm of world and environment this past week.

August 3, 2018 14:39

The practice of organizations and private citizens growing their own forests is taking root around the world.

July 31, 2018 16:39

What the designation of this Colombian river as a protected area means for the country.

July 25, 2018 11:10

Lush has rereleased their Shark Fin Soap in conjunction with the Rob Stewart Foundation in an effort to curb shark finning and protect ocean life.

July 23, 2018 15:25

MyraGreens is revolutionizing the way that we make one of the world’s most commonly used writing utensils - and teaching young minds about sustainability in the process.

July 12, 2018 16:00

The wild small cats of the world generally get only 0.1% of the funding amounts that big cats get. We examine the case of the fishing cat to determine what can we do to bridge the gap.

June 29, 2018 16:44

The demoiselle crane, a bird named for its elegant appearance, was facing hurdles and population decline in the Indian town it migrates to. That is, until the efforts of Sevaram Mali Parihar and fellow locals turned things around.

June 14, 2018 15:42

Though poisonous to several animals including humans, eucalyptus leaves are an integral food source for koalas. What happens when the habitat containing this food source is destroyed?

June 8, 2018 15:14

Researchers fear that the hilsa fish, which is a popular food in many parts of South Asia, may be at risk of being hunted into extinction if unsustainable practices continue.

May 31, 2018 15:23

The nutria, an invasive species brought over the United States during the fur industry's heyday, has a reputation for destruction. While the species was previously thought to be eradicated from California, new sightings suggest otherwise.

May 15, 2018 16:11

With the aim of reducing the number of plastic water bottles, Skipping Rocks Lab has created the edible and fully biodegradable Ooho.

May 10, 2018 10:55

The O. malviae sp., which measures between only 1 or 1.2 cm, is considered to be the smallest terrestrial fern on the planet.

May 8, 2018 15:01

Within popular culture, there is no denying that sharks get a bad reputation. Learn how an organization called Sharks4Kids, is working to change this in order to ensure that shark populations get the protection that they need.

May 2, 2018 15:28