How eco-friendly are you? One research says you might be overestimating yourself We are all familiar with environmental jargon like reduce-reuse-recycle or stop using plastic. Many of us also take these motivations seriously and act upon them. But research by the University of Gothenburg with participants from India, Sweden, England, and the United States found […]
How to Save a Fish that Looks and Acts Like a Snake
More often than not all fish in our minds look like a version of the fish we drew in our school colouring books – cute beady eyes, fins, and a tail. The problem with this version is that if there is in the real world, a fish that does not fit the description, and does […]
Your Paintbrush could be Stained in Red
“What brush is this?” “It is sable-hair brush. One of the best brushes.” “Okay, we will buy it. Will you give us a bill for the same?” “Bill…umm…no, it is illegal to sell these brushes.” “Why illegal?” “It is wildlife. Banned in India.” The conversation your read above was between an undercover volunteer from Wildlife […]
Changing Physiology of Plants could be Boosting River Flooding Worldwide
The tiny pores under the surface of the leaves called stomata are primarily responsible for the intake of carbon dioxide that plants need for photosynthesis. During the daytime, the pores are open to allow the maximum intake of the gas in the presence of sunlight so that plants can produce their food. But what happens […]
This Interactive Map Documents Animal Extinction Risks Worldwide
How do you understand the extent of damage done to biodiversity easily? One way is to look at the number of species extinct or endangered over the years primarily due to human actions. A new Animal Endangerment Map has used data from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and WWF to show which […]
Extent of Deforestation shows why Human-Elephant Conflict increasing in the Western Ghats
Extent of Deforestation shows why Human-Elephant Conflict increasing in the Western Ghats What has been the extent of deforestation in the Western Ghats elephant habitat in the last 40 odd years? A new study has mapped a total area of over 47,000 sq km across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala to find that it is […]
A Command for Conservation
Noted ornithologist Harsh Vardhan recently played a key role in helping army officers create a bird park in Jaipur, Rajasthan. He believes this is the first such effort by the army and was impressed by the pace at which the plan was executed. Here is an account in his own words, What has the army […]
Gujarat Govt Tells Court About Actions Taken to Prevent Lion Deaths
The Government of Gujarat submitted its response on the actions taken to prevent lion deaths in Gir forest to the court following a report by amicus curiae Hemang Shah raising nine core issues affecting the Asiatic Lions of Gir. India’s Endangered had reported in detail the 9 core issues affecting the safety of Asiatic Lions […]
Revealed: Why Animals Eat, What they Eat
A deer eats grass, a tiger eats deer, a human is capable of eating both plants and meat. This basic lesson in the eating habits of animals is something we are all generally aware of. But have you ever wondered why? Why does the deer munch on leaves but not bones. Or why does the […]
Camera Traps Capture Images of Rare Fauna in Tirumala Tirupati Hills
Our verdant forests have always been known to be the thriving ground for exotic flora and fauna. And sometimes these elusive fauna are better seen when captured unawares, albeit on a camera. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), the busiest temple shrine in the world, installed infrared cameras in the Tirumala hills in Seshachalam biosphere; known […]
These Dogs are India’s Newest Wildlife Heroes
Villagers around the Kawal Tiger Reserve in Telangana State live in fear of one animal – Cheetah. They know that if he gets their scent, no poacher is safe until he is nabbed by the forest department. Cheetah is none other than a German Shepard who is part of the wildlife dog squad deployed in […]