Living planet report 2022
<p>Wildlife populations monitored across the globe have declined by a massive 69 per cent between 1970 and 2018, according to this WWF's Living Planet Report (LPR) 2022</p>
Amphibians
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Hospital infections fear frogs
researchers in Italy have found hope in amphibians to treat hospital-acquired infections. A group of bacteria that cause the infections
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Wildlife trade in Nilgiri Bio Reserve
Though there have been very many reports on illegal trade, this is the probably the first on Trade in Nilgiri Bio Reserve Area. This report is the result of an extensive study conducted at odd hours for six months. No word of this report can be challenged as Vatavaran has photographic proof of the ongoing illegal trade in NBR.
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Habitat split and the global decline of amphibians
The worldwide decline in amphibians has been attributed to several causes, especially habitat loss and disease.
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Compound in toad skin could cure liver cancer
a compound found in the Indian toad's skin can cure liver and blood cancer. The compound, called bm-anf 1, has been found to prevent the growth of cancer cells in experiments conducted by the
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Gap species
Endangered species are not adequately protected in their habitats