Opuntia species, commonly known as prickly pear or cactus pear, are gaining attention for their numerous health benefits and nutritional properties. These plants, particularly Opuntia ficus-indica ...

Centuries before the now-banned red dye No. 3 was synthesized in a lab, humans turned to insects to color their foods, ...

Succulents have earned a special place in decor and gardening, appreciated for their exotic beauty and easy maintenance. O ...

Mumbaikars will learn about the diverse marine life on the city’s coastlines at an expert guided walkthrough of the Aquatic Biodiversity Museum in Versova ...

We believe that, at the very least, the specific species (Opuntia maxima) and its variations can be preserved in locations where they have traditionally thrived and been cultivated. Take a trip on the ...

Managing alien species in a large protected area such as the Kruger National Park is “daunting”, with one to two new invasive ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — A new study has estimated it would cost $15.6 billion per year for 30 years to prevent extinction for 99 of Australia's priority species. The research highlights the urgent need ...

The deadly Sydney funnel-web is three distinct species – not one, as previously thought, scientists have confirmed. Spider experts have long suspected the Sydney funnel-web was more than one species ...

Australia has one of the world's highest rates of extinctions with about 100 species of flora and fauna lost since European colonisation. There were 42 new additions to the national list of ...