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Freshwater Crocodiles back from the brink of Extinction in Manjira River

GeneralSeptember 2, 2011 Rajalakshmi

Manjira river is a tributary of Godavari river that flows in three states of India namely – Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Of late the Manjira River running about 60 km from Hyderabad has seen a surge in freshwater crocodile population nearing 300 in number. This is a direct outcome of the efforts put in by the forest officicers to save the species from becoming extinct as the number had alarmingly fallen to less than 4 pairs in 1974.

Animal Adoptions a Hit in Bhopal’s Van Vihar

GeneralJune 27, 2011June 27, 2011 Rajalakshmi

They may not be Dhoni, Zaheer Khan or Priyanka Chopra , but for the animals of Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal, each of their benefactors is a celebrity. A unique scheme launched by the park has witnessed thirty three wild life lovers adopting animals and ensuring they are well looked after at the park. After the rise in celebrity adoption of animals the novel scheme has succeeded in creating awareness among public and inspiring many to do a good deed or two for the animals.

Mining, a death-knell for The Great Indian Bustard

GeneralMay 2, 2011April 30, 2011 Atula Gupta

The infamous Bellary region in Karnataka is once again in news, this time not only for illegal plundering of mineral wealth of the state. The repercussion of extensive, destructive mining has resulted in the near extinction of the Great Indian Bustard which were once the pride of Karnataka’s bird life. A major shift in traditional farming practices also have contributed to their dwindling grass land habitat.

Poor Genetic Diversity Spelling Doom for Great Indian Bustards

GeneralApril 26, 2011 Atula Gupta

The Great Indian Bustard is an endangered bird species in India. While the bird is already facing extinction threats owing to habitat loss and urbanization, a recent research has shown that the species has very small population of breeding adult birds, which may make the bird extinct, earlier than expected.

Why India is losing its Sloth Bears

GeneralApril 12, 2011April 12, 2011 Atula Gupta

India is losing its sloth bears, also known as reech in the country. Killed out of fear, hunted for its body parts and driven out of its home the sloth bear is slowly moving towards a future when kids will only know it as a mythical, fairy world creature.

First Whale Shark Satellite tagged in India

GeneralMarch 25, 2011March 25, 2011 Atula Gupta

Rescued from fishing net off the coast of Gujarat, a whale shark became extremely special for conservationist when it became the first of its species to be satellite tagged in India. The effort will help tremendously in understanding the migration route, breeding and behavior pattern of the whale-sharks.

Poachers on the Prowl for Blackbuck Meat

GeneralMarch 17, 2011March 16, 2011 Atula Gupta

In the interiors of Amravati and Yavatmal districts of Maharashtra state, there is a different kind of meat available if asked for – Blackbuck meat. And surprisingly, the meat of this rare and protected animal is cheaper than goat meat!

Great Indian Bustard now Critically Endangered

GeneralMarch 8, 2011March 10, 2011 Atula Gupta

Elevating the conservation status of the Great Indian Bustard, The Bird Life International and IUCN have declared the bird as a critically endangered species. The present population of Bustards stand at just 300 covering six states in India.

Four New ‘Vulture Restaurants’ Open in India

Endangered AnimalsFebruary 19, 2011 Atula Gupta

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.