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https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/zoopharmacognosy-when-animals-medicate-themselves/article71248990.ece

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/white-bellied-heron-faces-silent-end-lohit-river-dam-ignores-habitat/article71248591.ece

Detailed Article on Western Ghats: ➡️The Central Government is moving to finalize the demarcation of Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) in a phased, state-wise manner, starting with states like Gujarat where consensus has been achieved. ➡️The Madhav Gadgil Panel (2010–2011): Recommended that the entire Western Ghats extent (1,29,037 sq km) be designated as an ESA ➡️K. Kasturirangan Working Group (2012–2013): Rejected the blanket approach,proposed that only the 60,000 sq km of natural landscape be formally notified as an ESA. ➡️Article also discusses the Importance of Western Ghats: Monsoon , Agriculture , One of 8 Biodiversity Hotspots Article link https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/western-ghats-what-is-the-esa-plan-for-conservation-why-states-are-opposing-it-10752679/

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https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/how-ants-cope-with-disease-outbreaks/article71088090.ece#:~:text=In%20some%20ant%20species%2C%20individuals,has%20some%20protection%20against%20infections.

India designated its 100th Ramsar site on World Environment Day, officially recognizing the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (commonly known as Surha Tal) in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, as a Wetland of International Importance. https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/india-100th-ramsar-surha-taal-wetlands-upsc-knowledge-nugget-10725346/

Article on Climate Finance:

Article on Climate Finance:

Need of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA): ➡️EbA uses biodiversity and ecosystem services to help people adapt to climate change. ➡️India’s coastline hosts a range of ecosystems, including mangroves, seagrasses, coral reefs, and wetlands, that act as natural buffers against climate impacts. ➡️EbA offers a promising strategy for reducing climate risk while sustaining the ecosystems that support fisheries, agriculture, and tourism. ➡️In India’s adaptation planning seawalls, groynes, and embankments continue to dominate adaptation spending, even though they can be costly to maintain and sometimes transfer risks elsewhere. ➡️The benefits of EbA: --> In the Sundarbans,over 18,000 women restored 4,600 hectares of mangroves, blunting the devastation of cyclones Amphan and Yaas --> The restoration also streng thened livelihoods through activities such as honey collection and crab farming. --> When Cyclone Dana made landfall near Odisha's coast, the region's mangroves quietly provided a vital natural shield.

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/newly-recorded-lakshadweep-potato-patch-coral-could-be-one-of-the-worlds-largest-living-colonies

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/gir-lions-deaths-babesiosis-infection-expert-explains-10717001/

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/why-do-indian-cities-get-polluted-in-summer-explained/article71048303.ece

Detailed Article on Importance of Aravallis ->Different Ecological services provided by Aravalli ->Threat to the Aravalli Ecosystem ->Safeguards needed Article link 🔗 https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/the-great-wall-in-the-north-why-the-aravallis…

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/india-home-to-191-species-of-cockroaches-60-of-them-are-endemic-says-zsi-study/article71025748.ece

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/can-relocating-pablo-escobars-hippos-to-anant-ambanis-vantara-solve-colombias-problem/article70932751.ece

https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/pets-animals/meet-the-okapi-the-animal-with-a-zebras-stripes-and-a-giraffes-heart-10583368/ Often described as a “zebra–giraffe hybrid” (even though it isn’t actually a mix of the two), the okapi is a rare forest animal found only in the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/travel/news/indias-99th-ramsar-site-could-become-uttar-pradeshs-next-big-eco-tourism-spot/articleshow/130438341.cms

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/great-indian-bustard-chick-born-in-gujarat-after-a-decade-through-jumpstart-approach-environment-minister/article70797441.ece The "jumpstart approach" for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is a novel conservation technique where a fertile captive bred egg is transported and placed into a wild female’s nest to be hatched. A fertile egg was transported over 770 km from a captive breeding center in Sam, Rajasthan, to Naliya, Kutch, in a 19-hour, halt-free, specialized journey.

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/turning-turtle

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/angel-of-the-beas