CONSERVTION: A unique Asian nocturnal lizard, the Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko) has now been given additional safety net in India with the Environment Ministry bringing the species under the protection of Schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA) 1972. This will help save the lizard, constantly targeted by poachers. The Tokay gecko, a nocturnal […]
Tripura’s Vanishing Vultures to be Bred in Captivity
The future of vulture species in Tripura remains an uncertainty as their numbers continue to rapidly decline. In a recent survey by the state forest department it was discovered that only 55 vultures remain in the entire state. This shocking revelation has prompted the forest department to initiate a captive breeding program for vultures at […]
Villagers Rescue Baby Slow Loris in Tripura
Locals recently came to the rescue of a Baby Slow Loris in Tripura’s Khowai District. Villagers noticed the animal all alone in the jungle and knowing that it could be harmed by poachers or could die if left alone, they rescued and gave the animal to the local forest officials.