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Chilika Gets an Ambassador

Meet the new ambassador for Chilika, the wild, powerful feline -- the fishing cat!

Aarey to be a Reserved Forest

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray declares 600 acres of Aarey a government-notified Reserved Forest.

Drilling in the Arctic

The current American government has announced plans for an oil and gas leasing programme, which will clear the way for drilling in the Arctic Refuge area.

Conserving the Dhole

A new study identifies priority actions and locations for conserving populations of the endangered Asiatic wild dog or dhole in India.

Major Oil Spill in the Arctic

The collapse of a power plant fuel tank has resulted in a massive oil spill into the Ambarnaya river within the Arctic Circle.

Myths on Bats and COVID-19

As the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists struggle to trace its origin. However, some have already convicted bats of spreading the virus.