The study is conducted in three wildlife sanctuaries, including one in Maharashtra, and the centre plans to expand it by adding three more sanctuaries ...

Pune: A new species of water flea was discovered from moss growth found on walls of Korigad Fort near Pune. Water fleas are ...

Pune: The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has begun a study on fauna within protected forest areas of western India — from ...

Often called "poor man's lobsters," crawfish are a vital part of Southern cuisine. Here are the best months to harvest and ...

Small, fertile, rugged and fueled by an expansive appetite, the species, he says, is “an exemplary invader, a perfect invader ...

Can one brave freshwater crab stand up to a pride of lions? Watch as a tiny crab finds itself the center of attention among ...

Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to ...

Scientists have discovered a new type of parasitic crustacean that attaches itself to black coral, Earth.com reported. The species, called Synagoga arabesque, was accessed by scuba diving scientists, ...

Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears a surprising resemblance to a classic movie villain. Deep-sea sea bugs, or the Bathynomus ...

Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth’s surface, yet they support 10% of all known species. A recent study published in the journal Nature warns that nearly a quarter of freshwater species ...

Protecting freshwater resources starts with empowering local initiatives to protect, restore, and conserve this vital resource. Investing in partner-led projects for environmental protection, ...

Cooperation between different stakeholders and nations will be vital to give threatened crabs, dragonflies and other freshwater wildlife a fighting chance. More information: Catherine A.