The black naped hare or the Indian hare is not endangered. In fact it is a species enlisted as of least concern in the red list of IUCN. But lately, this abundant species has become the target of poachers, making the animal’s life vulnerable and hastily raising concern for the future of the animal.
Research Centre to Study Spiders
The creepy crawly arachnids may not have a huge fan base, but they are still an integral part of the ecosystem. Now one researcher is keenly looking forward to the creation of four research centres in the country that will concentrate on studying just the arachnids like spiders and scorpions
Indian Army Starts the ‘Save Hangul Campaign’
Hangul or the Red Stag is the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir. It is an endangered animal and in order to provide more protection to the animal the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI), an infantry regiment of the Indian Army has joined hands with the state forest department and started the ‘Save Hangul Campaign’
Scientists Find 12 New Frog Species and 3 believed to be Extinct
In the dark, dense tropical forests, few men sat stooped and observed the minutest movement. Others pushed rocks and looked carefully under them for traces of life. For days and months, these few trekked the jungle paths and finally found what they were looking for – 12 new species of frogs and 3 that were believed to be extinct.
Leopards: Victims of the Man-animal Conflict
It was not too long ago that pictures and videos of a leopard cornered and killed in an eastern state of India flooded the internet and new channels across the globe. Conservationists cried at the loss of another life, but when the choice is between the animal and human lives, it is almost certain that the animal will be the last to be saved. What is sad is that the incident was not a lone case of a wild animal, specifically a leopard venturing into a human settlement. In fact, since January this year 261 leopards across the country have already died, many due to rise in the human animal conflict
Innovative Tree Climber from Kerala helping Save Vultures in Gujarat
When a small farmer from a village in Kerala devised a new mechanism to make the arduous task of climbing coconut trees easier, he might have never imagined that his innovation would one day help save the highly endangered vultures of India. But that is exactly how some conservationists in the western state of Gujarat are ensuring that vulture population is safe on the tree top.
Endangered Porcupine Saved from Drowning
Last week members of India’s Wildlife SOS got a call from Delhi police saying that workers at an under construction bridge in Delhi had spotted a strange animal struggling in a well. The team found the animal to be a porcupine, and endangered species protected under the Wildlife Protection act 1972.
Elephants get Photo Identity Cards
Individual elephants in the state of Karnataka will soon be easily identified thanks to a novel project by wildlife groups in the region. The organizations are giving each elephant a photo identification card that will help researchers as well as conservationists.
17 Species to get Help from becoming Endangered & Extinct
The Union ministry of environment and forest announced last week that 17 species of animals and birds that are listed as endangered are being considered for recovery from the ‘Endangered species list’ of the Red Book of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The list includes Asiatic Lions whose population is visibly increasing and other species like the Indian bustards and snow leopards that are known to be struggling to survive.
Bishnois: Environment Crusaders by Birth
The Bishnoi community of Rajasthan is the kind of community the makers of the movie Avatar would have been inspired from. These worshippers of nature, live by only one code of conduct and that is to live and let live, without bringing harm to any of Mother Earth’s creatures. From creating havoc in one gun loving film star’s life to living each day following the 29 principles revolving around loving and protecting the environment, this community is the role model India and the world needs if we seriously want the Earth to live on.
Himalayan Bird to get Advanced Breeding Centre
The Himalayan Monal, Lophophorus impejanus also known as the Impeyan Monal or Impeyan Pheasant or Danphe is soon to get an advanced breeding centre in Manali after the Central Zoo Authority approved the proposal. The plan pending for a long time will help the state bird of Uttaranchal get greater protection and hopefully help increase […]