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The Logging Industry Can Help Protect Tropical Birds
Well-managed logging concessions can play a critical role in species conservation. A new study quantifies the conservation responsibility of the […]
Using Artificial Intelligence to Understand Solar Energy’s Impact in India
India has set ambitious renewable energy goals, necessary to address climate change. But given the large footprint projected to meet […]
India’s Fantastic Freshwater Fauna and Where to Find Them
From blind mahseers to dancing frogs, meet India’s wild and weird freshwater fauna
Fossil Pollen Reveals the African Origins of Asia’s Tropical Forests
Fossil pollen reveals that the iconic tree family of Borneo's rainforests — the dipterocarps — evolved in Africa.
Kouprey: The Ultimate Mystery Mammal
Do you know the kouprey? Meet the forest ox shrouded in mystery and rumor.
Tiger Selfie A Reason for Optimism
Recently an endangered Bengal tiger was seen by villagers at Surajkund, Madhya Pradesh in an area near one of the […]
Deforestation Reduces Worker Productivity in the Tropics
Research from Indonesia finds that rural workers in deforested landscapes were less productive than those working in intact forest settings.
Listening to Forests After Logging
New research from Borneo shows that the soundscape of a forest changes significantly following selective logging.
Can Freshwater Reserves Protect Tropical Fish Diversity?
A new paper details the conservation success of community-led freshwater reserves in Thailand.
The Carbon Cost of Converting Peatlands to Oil Palm
New research from Indonesia calculates the carbon cost of converting peat swamps to oil palm plantations: 640 metric tons of CO2 per hectare.
Why Pandas Are Rubbing Themselves with Horse Manure
It’s true: for years, giant pandas have been rubbing horse manure on themselves. New research suggests a reason.
When Logging Stops, Does Biodiversity Benefit?
Protecting logging concessions could be a valuable tool for biodiversity conservation.
