We asked our readers if saving a tiger can eventually help save an endangered frog species. The answer is yes and it is heartening to know that almost 70 percent of our readers know the fact.
132 species of Plants and Animals Critically Endangered in India
The latest Red List of threatened species has been published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and according to the list India has 132 species that are critically endangered.
Photo Feature:World Environment Day
Photo Feature: World Environment Day 2012
Rhinos get a Unique Identity Number
For the first time in the country, Rhinos will be recognized by their unique identity number. In an effort that will help immensely in proper tracking and protection of wild Rhinos, the first unique identity number has been allotted to a Rhino is Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.
Poachers to be Shot on Sight
It’s war in Maharashtra. The state government has sanctioned forest department officials to shoot on sight, poachers who are prowling in the tiger reserves, mainly to kill tigers. The strong move came after Maharashtra lost yet another tiger last week with the body of the animal chopped off and vital organs looted by poachers.
After a year’s Rehabilitation, Sagarika Swims again in Ocean waters
A year ago no one thought that Sagarika could swim again or even go back into the marine world she loved. Sagarika, the rare Olive Ridley turtle was found with a flipper chopped off and a severely injured carapace in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. But thanks to the efforts of numerous volunteers and after spending a year at rehabilitation centre the turtle was finally set free, back into the ocean waters on Saturday.
Sunderban Tigers Lack Lustre
The Royal Bengal Tiger’s name itself dispels an aura of aristocratic charm & elegance and the animal has proven itself worthy of its name time and again. But sadly the Royal Bengal Tiger of West Begnal is literally losing its sheen because of the increasing salinity of the water of Sunderbans.
Poachers Strike Again: Chopped Tiger found in Maharashtra Tiger Reserve
In a shocking incident, the mutilated body of a tiger has been found outside the Tadoba Tiger Reserve near Nagpur in Maharashtra. Poachers took away the head, paws and vital organs of the tiger, leaving behind a chopped off tail and other body parts stuffed in gunny bags dumped on a highway.
Warning: Wild Elephants spotted near your Home
In south India where wild elephant population is abundant, the elephant corridors are now infested with tea gardens, farms, villages. Consequently, human elephant conflicts are common and on the rise. Now, to tackle the delicate issue, one man has come up with a simple yet brilliant solution.
Snare Scare for Tigers of India
Old habits die hard. This was found to be true after forest department officials in Karnataka found at least 80 snares in the protected forest covers of Bandipur and Nagarhole national parks in the last 3 months. It seems that poachers of the area have shunned firearms and started re-using the traditional snares and traps to injure and kill tigers.
Kawal becomes India’s 42nd Tiger Reserve
Elevating the number of protected areas in the country and giving the national animal a little more space to roam freely, Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary in Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh has been officially named as the 42nd Tiger Reserve of the country. The area will not have a core area, a buffer zone and will get funding from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to ensure the tigers have a safe new home.