Scientists have discovered for the first time that there are two distinct species of the red panda, not just one. A team of researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has found that two varieties of the red panda which are native to the Himalayas and southwestern China, actually comprise two different species. Red pandas […]
Infographic: Know About The Red Panda Today
The red panda is a small, tree-dwelling mammal native to the high-altitude forests of Nepal and adjacent areas of China, India, and Myanmar. This original panda, formally described by biologists decades before the giant panda (no big deal), lives almost entirely on bamboo, supplemented with fruits, mushrooms, eggs, and the occasional bird—and are the only […]
September: Save The Dates
Here are the important environment and wildlife dates to remember for September 2018
Eco Travel: Singalila National Park, West Bengal
Located 7000 feet above sea level in the northwestern extremity of West Bengal, Singalila is a high altitude national park which is a haven for trekkers, birdwatchers and nature lovers. It is home to an incredible diversity of Himalayan flora and fauna. SPECIES TO WATCH Red Panda Ailurus fulgens Endangered Clouded Leopard Neofelis Nebulosa Vulnerable […]
9 Amazing Facts About The Red Panda
World Red Panda Day is celebrated on 21 September and this gives us the perfect chance to learn some amazing facts about this animal. Take a look, They Are Not Pandas Despite their name, they are not closely related to pandas. Red Pandas are placed in a common group with bears, pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, […]
WWF-India Discovers Rare Mammal in Arunachal Pradesh
The high altitude areas of India’s north-eastern states are a nature lover’s paradise but many of the area remain unexplored because of the difficult terrain. It is therefore no wonder that some wild creatures still remain hidden in the vast landscape of these inaccessible lands. WWF-India recently discovered one such creature that was never before reported to be found in India – the rare black Pika.
Darjeeling to have off Display Breeding Centre for Himalayan Endangered Species
A major challenge faced by animals bred in captivity is their struggle to adjust in the wild where they need to feed and protect themselves. The Darjeeling Zoo seems to have sorted out the problem for some of the Himalayan endangered species by planning to set up an off display breeding centre. The primary objective of such an initiative is to release the zoo bred animals to the wild with the near wild environment of the proposed centre facilitating both breeding and honing of hunting skills of these animals.
WWF India Captures Rare Photo of Red Panda
It was a rare feat accomplished for the WWF-India when two photographs of the Red Panda were clicked in its natural habitat by one of the camera traps in Sikkim. The Red Pandas are naturally shy and secretive animals.