Environment

What It Is and Where It Is Found Stegodyphus sarasinorum is a social spider from the velvet-spider family Eresidae. It...

Why Freshwater Turtles Matter Freshwater Turtle Conservation: Freshwater turtles are among the most threatened vertebrate groups globally because they depend...

Species Profile, Distribution and Habitat The Indian Peacock Softshell Turtle (Nilssonia hurum) is a large freshwater turtle of the family...

Species Profile, Distribution and Habitat The Red-crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga) is a large freshwater river turtle of the family...

Taxonomy, Identification and Distribution The Indian Softshell Turtle or Ganges Softshell Turtle (Nilssonia gangetica) is a large freshwater turtle belonging...

In-situ Conservation In-situ conservation protects species within their natural habitats, thereby conserving not only individual species but also their genetic...

Urban environmental stress refers to the pressure placed on the natural environment, resources, infrastructure and human health when the scale...

Ecological Characteristics and Distribution Mangroves are salt-tolerant forest ecosystems found in tropical and subtropical intertidal zones, especially along estuaries, deltas,...

Location and Ecological Features The Pichavaram Mangroves are located in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, on the Coromandel Coast, between the...

Concept and Resource Base Urban mining refers to the recovery of valuable materials from products, buildings, infrastructure and waste already...