Predictions that climate change alone could lead to the extinction of more than one-fifth of plant and animal species before the end of the century have often come under fire, and not just from climate-change deniers. Some biologists are sceptical because the predictions are largely based on theoretical models.
Lounging in the shade may sound soothing, but it could be the death of many lizards if global warming continues at current rates. As temperatures inch upward, the reptiles rest more and hunt less. As a result, 20 percent of lizard species could go extinct by 2080, a new study says.
Dumka, May 10: In a grim reminder to the 2008 Bero deaths, 19 students of a state-run primary school in Deoghar fell ill today after eating a midday meal of khichdi that allegedly had a boiled lizard in it.
While 16 were released after treatment, three have been admitted to Deoghar Sadar Hospital in critical condition.
Vast tracts of Borneo yet to be biologically explored
KUALA LUMPUR: A lungless frog, a frog that flies and a slug that shoots love darts are among 123 new species found in Borneo since 2007 in a project to conserve one of the oldest rain forests in the world.
Adoption of Python at Van Vihar, Bhopal was done by Md. Shakil residing at Chinar Fortune City, Hosangabad Road, Bhopal. Shakil came to Van Vihar for registration for World Watching camp. After getting information he immediately deposited 720 rupees for adoption of Python. Director, Van Vihar SS Rajput gave adoption certificate to Md Akhil on this occasion.
KOHORA: Often snake are killed due to its venomous quality without understanding its actual importance in maintaining the balance and ecology. Snakes help in protection of foodgrains by killing and eating insects, rats and rodents and keeping their population at a threshold level.
