conservation

Grasslands: The Hidden Pillars of Our Ecosystem

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Grasslands: The Hidden Pillars of Our Ecosystem Ecologist Mahesh Sankaran Highlights the Critical Role of Grasslands in Ecosystem Evolution Professor Mahesh Sankaran, a leading ecologist at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), delivered a compelling lecture titled The Untold Story of Grasses at the Science Gallery Bengaluru. In this lecture, he explored the evolutionary … Read more

Kurma mela: The Science Behind Olive Ridley Turtles’ Mass Nesting

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Kurma mela: The Science Behind Olive Ridley Turtles’ Mass Nesting The Where of It Olives Ridley turtles, a vulnerable species, have drawn global attention this year with a record-breaking seven lakh nests at Odisha’s Rushikulya beach. These turtles are known for their synchronized mass nesting events, called arribadas, a Spanish term meaning ‘arrival.’ While this … Read more