“What brush is this?” “It is sable-hair brush. One of the best brushes.” “Okay, we will buy it. Will you give us a bill for the same?” “Bill…umm…no, it is illegal to sell these brushes.” “Why illegal?” “It is wildlife. Banned in India.” The conversation your read above was between an undercover volunteer from Wildlife […]
A Command for Conservation
Noted ornithologist Harsh Vardhan recently played a key role in helping army officers create a bird park in Jaipur, Rajasthan. He believes this is the first such effort by the army and was impressed by the pace at which the plan was executed. Here is an account in his own words, What has the army […]
See an Artist’s Thought Provoking Illustrations on Climate Change, Pollution and more
Artist Stefen Kraft, also known as Iconeo believes in making the world a better place with creativity. His social commentary, done through simple illustrations, will provoke you to think and perhaps act in a better way. Here are some of his work related to plastic pollution, climate change and the environment. You can see more […]
Revealed: Why Animals Eat, What they Eat
A deer eats grass, a tiger eats deer, a human is capable of eating both plants and meat. This basic lesson in the eating habits of animals is something we are all generally aware of. But have you ever wondered why? Why does the deer munch on leaves but not bones. Or why does the […]
Camera Traps Capture Images of Rare Fauna in Tirumala Tirupati Hills
Our verdant forests have always been known to be the thriving ground for exotic flora and fauna. And sometimes these elusive fauna are better seen when captured unawares, albeit on a camera. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), the busiest temple shrine in the world, installed infrared cameras in the Tirumala hills in Seshachalam biosphere; known […]
Giant Freshwater Animals Headed Towards Extinction
There is grim news about freshwater animals. According to the first comprehensive study on big river animals, populations of the great fauna that once dominated the world’s rivers and lakes have crashed in the last 50 years. Over 126 species spanning 72 countries in Europe, Asia and North Africa, were assessed by scientists, and found […]
Angry Earth: These Pictures are Worth a Thousand Words
“Why cartoon project ANGRY EARTH ? Because one picture is more than 1000 words. Each of us is capable of changing something, as our daily decisions leave traces on the environment.” says František Czanner, the illustrator behind the new series of cartoons titled ‘Angry Earth’. The eco project that began in June is silently creating […]
After Lions, Canine Distemper Virus Threatens Tigers of India
On International Tiger Day this year, India announced the increase in number of tigers in the country to 2,967. This does not mean however that the threats to tiger population which existed earlier do not persist – loss of habitat, poaching and a decline in prey; continue to pose problems. In addition to these, a […]
13 Facts to Know the Gangetic River Dolphin in a Better Way
#1 Gangetic river dolphins were declared as the National Aquatic Animal of India in 2009. #2 They are also known as Susu, Hihu, Blind dolphin, Ganga river dolphin, side swimming dolphin and South Asian river dolphin. #3 The Gangetic river dolphin is one of the four freshwater dolphin species in the world. The other three […]
News Short From the Wild
21.07.2019 – 27.07.2019 20 million-year-old species of Vine Snake Found in Western Ghats A team of researchers from Indian Institute of Science (IIS), Bengaluru trying to study snakes present in the Western Ghats of India. During this research, researchers found a new species of vine snake belonging to an ancient ancestry dating back to between […]
News Shorts from the Wild
8 July 2019 – 14 July 2019 Assam Floods Submerge 90% of Kaziranga National Park The water level in Kaziranga National Park has increased and over 70 percent to 90 percent of the park is under water following the incessant rainfall in Assam. The government had deployed special rhino protection force this year as these animals […]