A few days ago, Bathukamma was celebrated on a grand scale at the rejuvenated Bathukamma lake in Hyderabad. It was restored by Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), which caught the attention of people. The Agency announced that it has undertaken the rejuvenation of six lakes in the city so far, and proposals … Read more
The Paris peacock (Papilio paris) is a species of swallowtail butterfly found in India’s northeast. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The overexploitation of 25 species of host plants valued for their medicinal properties threatens the swallowtail butterflies in the forest habitats of a part of Assam often referred to as the “citrus belt of the … Read more
Butterflies help in pollination, but according to Madan that is only the secondary role that the winged insects play in the ecosystem. (Representational image: Reuters) Butterfly habitats: Butterflies are often ignored in the hustle and bustle of the national capital, but at the same time efforts are on to ensure that these insects have a … Read more