North Atlantic hurricanes, the most notorious of the winds of the world, showed their real ferocious face to recorded history in 1780. That year, the Americas and the Caribbean Islands reeled under the worst-ever storms in history, the death toll of which rose to more than 20000 in a couple of weeks. These hurricanes prompted…
The Fascinating Journey of Plant Migration: How and Why It Happens
Sometimes, humans intentionally transport a plant or seed to a new location when they travel. Seeds can also travel by attaching themselves to a human body or a vehicle, reaching new environments.
The Hidden Economic Values of Ecosystem Services Explained
Discovering the hidden processes and connections within nature reminds us of how much we take it for granted and the countless ways it is vital to our well-being. It is astonishing to realize the monetary value of the ecosystem services nature provides us!
Discovering the Western Ghats: India’s Rain God and Biodiversity Treasure Trove
The Western Ghats house 50% of the total amphibian species of the whole of India. Thirty percent of the world population of Asian elephants resides in this forest stretch. This wilderness is also home to 17% of the tigers that the world is left with.