Dragonflies in distress as scientists raise concerns in India’s ecological hotspot

A scientist examines a dragonfly specimen while discussing the alarming decline of dragonfly populations in an ecological hotspot in India.

According to a study published in September 2023, researchers from the Indian Institute of Science have documented a 30% decrease in dragonfly sightings in key habitats over the past five years. Factors contributing to this decline include habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change, which threaten both the dragonflies and the delicate ecosystems they inhabit. The … Read more