Ecology Research ExplainedAug 21, 20216 minIt's a snail eat snail kind of world!Something very sinister was happening on the shores of Odisha! A snail was caught attacking its own family!
Ecology Research ExplainedAug 8, 20215 minSix-legged mermaidsFind out how several species of aquatic beetles live together in a single pond.
Ecology Research ExplainedMar 7, 20214 minWhy could different forms (morphs) of males evolve together? The red deer example.Males of red deer can be with or without antlers. Such males in multiple morphs are found in insects like beetles. We ask "WHY?" "HOW!?"
Ecology Research ExplainedFeb 25, 20215 minHanuman langur is now four different species!Taxonomy of Hanuman langurs has puzzled researchers for a very long time. This study resolves the identity crisis of Hanuman langurs!
Ecology Research ExplainedFeb 17, 20215 minWhy do male Peninsular rock lizards change colour?!Male peninsular rock lizards change colour to convey information to other individuals. But why is it important to 'change' colour?!
Devica RanadeFeb 9, 20211 minFan throated lizards: why have so many colours!?Males of fan throated lizards develop beautiful blue, black and orange colours just before the breeding season. We know that these...
Ecology Research ExplainedJan 16, 20214 minTweeting in different dialectsWhat can happen to bird songs if populations of same bird species stop interacting with each other?
Ecology Research ExplainedDec 23, 20204 minBattle of the beaks: Evidence of natural selection in actionCompetition is a strong driving force in nature. We all are, undoubtedly well acquainted with the idea of competition. We have...
Ecology Research ExplainedNov 30, 20204 minMany Ways to Show-OffMales communicate using various body movements and by changing body colour within seconds! But why have so many different signals?
Devica RanadeSep 1, 20201 minMigration, genes and blackcap birds!Hybrids of blackcap birds flying in opposite directions take the intermediate direction of migration!
Devica RanadeAug 23, 20202 minOur very own Nemo - a sex-changing fish!Most of us would have seen ‘Finding Nemo’ and absolutely loved it, for all the right reasons. However, if the movie was to be...
Devica RanadeAug 23, 20203 minNest-building, snake eating kings!Nest building, snake eating King Cobra females save their babies from themselves!!!!
Devica RanadeAug 11, 20201 minWhy are Asian elephants being born tuskless!?Did you know that as many as 5-90% elephants of a population in India can be tuskless? Then why do elephants even have tusks? Check out the