Biodiversity

Dire WolfInternational

‘De-extinction’ of dire wolves promotes false hope, technology can’t undo extinction

Over the past week, the media have been inundated with news of the “de-extinction” of the dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus) – a species that went extinct about 13,000 years ago.

By NewsDrum Desk
Apr 16, 2025 10:42 IST 4 Min read
Save Bandipur CampaignNational
Save Bandipur: Environmentalists form human chain against lifting night traffic ban
By NewsDrum Desk
Apr 08, 2025 11:04 IST 1 Min read
Earth Environment Climate Change Ice SheetsNational
Over 3/4th of Earth's land became drier in last 30 years: UN
By NewsDrum Desk
Dec 09, 2024 15:07 IST 2 Min read
coal gasification Thermal Power Plant Climate Change Fossil FuelInternational
Climate change and biodiversity crises are entwined, but we risk pitting one against other
By NewsDrum Desk
Nov 21, 2024 15:24 IST 4 Min read
Snake National
Rare snake discoveries reinforce Dudhwa National Park's rich biodiversity
By NewsDrum Desk
Nov 03, 2024 12:53 IST 2 Min read
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Biodiversity policies should include behavioural changes expected of people, researchers say
By NewsDrum Desk
Nov 02, 2024 11:51 IST 2 Min read
COP16International
5 things you can do to end the biodiversity crisis as the world talks about it at COP16
By NewsDrum Desk
Nov 01, 2024 11:54 IST 4 Min read
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Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy – new research
By NewsDrum Desk
Aug 03, 2024 10:41 IST 4 Min read
River Nature Forest Climate Pollution ConservationInternational
How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity
By NewsDrum Desk
Jun 16, 2024 11:15 IST 4 Min read
River Nature Forest Climate Pollution ConservationInternational
Nature conservation works, and we’re getting better at it - new study
By NewsDrum Desk
Apr 27, 2024 15:04 IST 4 Min read
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