Vultures, the critically endangered birds of prey have now got themselves four restaurants to choose from to have a meal that is tasteful and more importantly free from chemicals that are proving to be fatal for the birds. These new locations will provide safe meals to the birds every day.
Endangered Whale Sharks thought to be Australian might be Indian
For a long time it was thought that the endangered whale sharks that are seen in the waters of Indian ocean near the coast of Gujarat state migrated from Australia each year. But now genetic samples taken of the species point that they might be native to the Indian waters rather than migrants. Each year […]
Unique Rainforest Festival to Highlight Biodiversity of India’s Eastern Rainforest
Jeypore reserve forest in Assam state is India’s only wet evergreen rainforest. It is also extremely special because it is home to most number of wildcat species in the country. To highlight the special status of this wildlife reserve and make local people realize the importance of the forest, the district authorities organized the first […]
183 Plants, 40 Animals Endangered in Karnataka State
The Forest Department of Karnataka declared 183 plants, including 81 medicinal, as endangered, rare and vulnerable. The department also listed names of 40 animals that were endangered in the state. As per the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the forest department has named 40 animals who are in the brink of extinction in […]
Interesting facts About the Tiger
• Tigers have been divide into 8 subspecies – Indian (or Bengal), Indo-Chinese, Sumatran, Amur (or Siberian), South China, Caspian (extinct), Java (extinct), and Bali (extinct). • All tigers have more than 100 stripes on their body but not two tigers have the same pattern of stripes. • Tigers keep their claws sharp by keeping […]