The Hemidactylus geckos have evolved into several distinct species in the Indian peninsula, some of which often show up as uninvited guests in our houses. Researchers at the Center for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science (CES-IISc) have shown that differences in morphology among species of ground-dwelling geckos can indicate changes in the past climate of peninsular India.

If you are moaning about how difficult it is to get that special someone to like you, spare a thought for the natural world where stepping out in flamboyance might mean risking your life. Through a creative series of experiments, a group of ecologists from the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, has investigated whether male and female tree-crickets face an equal risk of getting attacked by predators while searching for the perfect mate.

DNA from fossilized ostrich eggshells in India closely matches that of present day ostriches in Africa

Interdisciplinary collaboration results in discovery of two new bird species in Western Ghats

The annual symposium at the Centre for Ecological Sciences at IISc encourages interaction and exchange of ideas among its students, postdocs and faculty.