It is difficult to imagine that the conservation of an entire ecosystem could be resting on the shoulders of a tiny little animal called the Pygmy Hog. But the more you understand the importance of the species the more you understand how vital its presence is to save grasslands, elephants, and tigers. Fourteen captive-bred pygmy […]
GPS Tracking to help Study Snow Leopards in India
TRACKING: Satellite-linked collars will be soon fitted on six snow leopards in the tribal Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh to get a deeper understanding of the behaviour of the endangered cat. The $40,450 project (Rs 25 lakh) will benefit the state wildlife department in studying the movement of the snow leopards in the Himalayas where […]
UV Light Emitting Diode to Save Endangered Turtles from Fish Nets
One of the reasons, endangered turtles like the Olive Ridley turtles and Green turtles are dying in large numbers in the world oceans today is because they become victims of accidental by-catch during fishing. But now a new technology might prevent this from happening by using fishing gear that sport Ultraviolet light (UV) emitting diode […]
Snow Leopards becoming Victim of Fashion
For the first time, a fashion symbol not directly related to an animal, has been found to create hurdles for its survival. Cashmere sweaters and products a fashion statement known globally for thousands of years is a new threat to snow leopard according to latest research. Made from the choicest of fuzzy and soft winter […]
Great News for Great Indian Bustards: Spotted in New Habitats
Great Indian Bustard (GIB), one of the rarest birds on Earth, has found new home in the State of Rajasthan. The Critically Endangered birds were seen in a new habitat in the grasslands of Salkha area, 45 km from Jaisalmer district. Also boosting the conservation efforts, the state of Madhya Pradesh too is planning to […]
Rare Sangai Deer numbers Increase in Manipur
What makes the Indian Eld’s deer(Rucervus eldii eldii) one-of-a-kind? It is not just the fact that it is only found in one particular region in Manipur,India, but also that this habitat is unique natural showcase in every way. One of the rarest deers on Earth, the Eld’s deer or more commonly known Sangai deers live […]
Baby Rare Indian Skimmer Spotted at National Chambal Sanctuary
80 chicks of the rare bird, Indian skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) have been seen on the banks of river Chambal in the past few days. Authorities at the National Chambal Sanctuary are delighted to note the presence of the baby birds in such large numbers. The Indian Skimmer is a beautiful bird found in India, Pakistan, […]
Lion Bones now Substitute Tiger Bones in Traditional Medicines
Lions are known as majestic creatures, however, off late their numbers have been dwindling thanks to the princely sums their bones are collecting in the international illegal wildlife market. Lion bones are being sold between $300 and $500 for a kilogram, as a substitute for tiger bones says a new report. Traditional Chinese medicines use […]
Conversation with the Gooty Tarantula
Who am I? My name is Gooty Tarantula. What are some of the other names given to me? I am also called, 1. Gooty sapphire ornamental tree spider, 2. Gooty sapphire, 3. Parachute peacock spider 4. Metallic tarantula 5. Peacock tarantula 6. Salepurgu …phew! Scientists call me – Poecilotheria metallica What is a tarantula? A […]
Citizen Volunteers to Patrol Tiger Reserve Soon
With the monsoons knocking on the doors, forest authorities of Melghat Tiger Reserve in Amravati district of Maharashtra have decided to deploy citizen volunteers in the Jarida range of the reserve to improve patrolling. The reserve serves as an important corridor between the forests of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The project is currently in its […]
Kolkata’s New Resident: Rare Baby Gangetic Dolphin!
Kolkata’s Hooghly river has just become home to the newest member of one of the rarest mammals of the world – The Gangetic Dolphin (Platanista Gangetica). Born to a resident Gangetic dolphin couple, the baby seems to be loving all the attention it is getting from the locals as it jumps in an out of […]