Coral reefs form one of the most delicate and valuable ecosystems along the coastlines of the world. Even though they cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, they provide habitat for close to 2 million species. Known as ‘the rainforests of the ocean’, owing to their rich and diverse biodiversity, now a recent study […]
Rare Great Indian Bustard Born in the Wild
There is a new baby in the world and it is very precious as it is a singular addition to a bird family that is struggling hard to survive in the modern world. After a gap of six years, wildlife officials in India’s Desert National Park in Rajasthan, announced the birth of a Critically Endangered […]
Not Just Rhinos, Reptiles and Amphibians too Thrive at Manas National Park
In stark contrast to an imminent threat of losing its UNESCO World Heritage Site status, Manas National Park in Assam has turned out to be a biodiversity hotspot worth saving indeed. A recent study found that the park is home to at least 20 amphibian as well as 35 reptile species, including some highly-endangered species […]
Conflict of Interests: China’s Struggle to Keep Endangered Animals Away from the Plate
At the Xingfu wholesale market in Conghua district of China you will find almost any animal – Snake, tiger, monkey, bear, pangolin and turtle. The display though is not for exhibiting the world of wildlife, but to sell the animals to prospective buyers who will later cook them for a meal. The country’s appetite for […]
Captive Bred Rare Cheer Pheasants to Be Released into the Wild
On the foothills of the Himalayas, on rocky, moist terrains, a bird called the Cheer Pheasant was often seen, flying around in groups, occasionally digging the soil with its beaks and feeding on seeds and small insects. Sadly, as the terrains vanished so did the birds with IUCN marking them as a Vulnerable species. But […]
Pay a Fine if You Step on this Hill! The Unique Tribal Way to Protect Nature
It is often saddening to see the rapidity with which last expanse of wildlife is turning into concrete jungles in India. The growing population and with it the challenges of limited resources is turning even small wilderness pockets into space for high rise buildings. Among such news it is thus a pleasant surprise to find […]
Great Himalayan National Park Becomes a UNESCO World Heritage site
The Western Himalayas are a haven of sorts to numerous rare and threatened species of flora and fauna. The nine year long wait to help protect this haven finally ended a few days ago, when the Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (GHNPCA) was granted the World Heritage site status by UNESCO. This decision was […]
Critically Endangered Great Indian Bustard gets a Survival Chance
Often, conservation issues surrounding the more recognisable fauna in the world such as lions and tigers receive unprecedented attention, whereas other uncommon species go comparatively unnoticed. However a recent initiative by the Central and the State Governments of India to set up a Conservation and Breeding centre for the Great Indian Bustard in Kutch spells […]
Chasing Monals: A Traveller Spots the State Bird on his Trip to Uttarakhand (photos)
It was a leisurely trip to Uttarakhand’s Chopta village and Tungnath, that brought the Travelling Slacker face to face with the state bird – the striking Himalyan Monal. Surprised to find this colourful bird fearlessly flying around, the blogger clicked furiously to ensure the memory of this chance rendezvous was preserved for everyone to see. Himalayan […]
Poisoned Tiger in Tamil Nadu Raises Concern About the Animal
In a shocking yet bizarre turn of events, tigers living in the state of Tamil Nadu are now in danger of being poisoned to death. With the latest incident occurring as recently as last month, the toll of tigers killed this year alone has already risen to eight, three of which died due to poisoning. […]
New Species Discovery: A Doting Frog Father
While male parenting may be a recent development for human civilizations in general, the animal kingdom is replete with examples of such unusual parenting behavior. One such example would be that of a newly discovered frog species, the male members of which plaster the eggs laid by their mates with swamp mud in order to […]