A study has documented hermit crabs trapped in bottles and containers on the Nicobar Islands. Smaller crabs are disproportionately impacted because bottle openings selectively trap only those crabs ...

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Mongabay seeks to raise interest in and appreciation of wild lands and wildlife, while examining the impact of emerging trends in climate, technology, economics,and finance on conservation and ...

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After India pushed for 20% ethanol blending in petrol, Bihar introduced an ethanol policy that spurred 19 plants dedicated to manufacturing ethanol mostly from grains. The plants had assured orders ...

Wintering harriers contribute to the seed dispersal of 137 plant species within India’s savannah-grasslands, a study found. In secondary seed dispersal, carnivores such as harriers, that prey on seed ...