For field biologists Mahesh Babu and Ganesh Pallela, it was a routine survey of marine biodiversity along River Godavari in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh when they spotted an unusual shark. It was no longer than three feet and had distinct black markings on its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins. Still, it was hard to pinpoint the exact […]
The Zabarwan Range is a short sub-mountain range between Pir Panjal and Great Himalayan Range in the central part of the Kashmir Valley. Last week when two friends, Sheikh Riyaz and Mudassir Manzoo went for a hike in the mountains, they had little idea they would spot an animal that has been hardly ever seen or […]
Did you know there is a spider found in India that looks exactly like an ant, a mimicry that helps the spider save itself from predators? There is also a spider from the genus Lycosa that lives in the leaf litter near water bodies. To save her eggs from drowning,the mother spider carries them on […]
India, known for its Color and Culture not only excites you with its Historical Monuments but has many breathtaking Natural Scenic Attractions too. From the exquisite scenic delights of the snowy locales to the sun kissed beaches, and the backwaters, India does not fall short in giving an experience of a lifetime to its visitors. […]
Alarmed by the rate of elephant deaths on tracks last year, the Union Environment Ministry has directed their respective state forest departments to have their staff on high alert to prevent elephants and other wild animals from being killed by speeding trains. Too Many Deaths The issue was addressed by the director general of forests, […]
“Rishikesh: Tusker dies after hit by a train” “Environment Minister seeks report on elephant deaths in Bengal” “Elephant run over by a train in Coimbatore” “Elephant mows down 3 elephants in Assam” These are some of the news headlines that appeared in newspapers all through the year this year. Elephants, India’s national heritage animals are […]
The Special Task Force of Uttarakhand Police arrested two men from Uttarkashi on grounds of animal poaching and smuggling of animal skins at Clement Town area of Dehradun. The officials seized two leopard skins worth about 12 lakh rupees in the international market. The poachers were identified as Babu Ram Uniyal of Kot Village of […]
India’s foremost wildlife channel Animal Planet has announced its 5th annual campaign to protect and conserve the tiger population in India. Bollywood’s leading actor Sonakshi Sinha is the face of Animal Planet’s 2016 WHERE TIGERS RULE campaign. “Danger Se Darr Nahi Lagta Endanger Se Lagta Hai” said Sonakshi Sinha expressing her long held emotion […]
A team of scientists from India, China, the US and Sweden has discovered a new species of bird dwelling in the northeastern parts of India and regions adjacent to China. The new found species is a Himalayan thrush. In honor of the famous Indian ornithologist, Salim Ali, it is named “Zoothera salimalii” and common […]
Technology will now be employed to ensure the safety of elephants that are at risk of being killed by passing trains. In an affidavit issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), the government has recommended the use of technology, especially electronic surveillance, to curb the number of elephant deaths due to collision with […]
India is one of last remaining abodes of the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger. Only 1706 of this big cat survive in India which means there is just one tiger for every 7, 62,016 people. However, the growing human population has also increased the constant encounters of the wild predator and humans giving rise to frequent […]
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