Your Environment This Week: Tigers in the hood, indigenous cattle, Rooftop farming


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Unlocking the secrets of the grooving gibbons

New research show that adult female crested gibbons perform captivating dances in both captive and wild settings.

Indigenous livestock breeds have evolved to brave harsh climates

Research efforts are now directed towards identifying the genetic markers that contribute to these resilience traits.

No-fuss approach to food helps golden jackals thrive

A wide-ranging diet of of golden jackals may be contributing to their successful distribution and survival.

The missing tigers of Ranthambore

Recurring disappearance of tigers from Ranthambore National Park raises concerns about wildlife management at the park.

Fungus, not kodo millet, responsible for Bandhavgarh elephant deaths

Initial investigations into the elephant deaths revealed traces of a type of poison in their stomachs.

Captive elephants at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve assist the Forest Department in patrolling. Image by P. K. Verma

Living in fear as tigers leave the woods for the hood

Chandrapur district in Maharashtra is at the epicenter of human-tiger conflicts, with fatalities from tiger attacks on the rise.

The mental health of residents living on the frontlines of these conflicts is severely impacted, with fear, anxiety, and unresolved grief palpable among the families of victims and survivors of tiger attacks.

Speaking with Nature: Ramachandra Guha discusses his new book & Indian environmentalism

In this episode of the Mongabay Session, S. Gopikrishnan Warrier, Managing Editor of Mongabay India, interviews the eminent historian Dr. Ramachandra Guha about his latest book, Speaking with Nature – exploring the roots of Indian environmentalism before the Chipko movement.

Watch the full interview here!

COP29 ends with a $300 billion promise overshadowed by distrust and discontent

COP29 concluded with a $300 billion climate finance commitment by 2035, falling far short of the $1.3 trillion demanded by developing countries.

How flood protection structures heighten flood vulnerability

Flood protection structures can lead to a false sense of security, leading to more activity along floodplains.

Growing food and greening cities

Residents of India’s urban areas are cultivating crops on rooftops, balconies, and vacant lots, which is quietly leading to an urban farming movement.

Chhattisgarh tribal body says consent for mining in Hasdeo Arand was forged

An investigation by a state government body alleges key documents were forged to secure clearances for mining in Chhattisgarh’s Hasdeo Arand forest.


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