The tropical rainforests of Andaman Islands are facing a bizarre ecological as well as economic crisis, due to the no-hunting policy of the Indian Government. Invasive species such as deer and elephants are fast eating into the pristine forest cover of these islands as there are no natural predators to keep their numbers in check. […]
Know Why the Snow Leopard is Endangered
Name – Snow Leopard Scientific Name – Panthera uncia Status – Endangered In India also known as – Barfani tendua, Him chita Population – There are as few as 3,500 to 7,000 snow leopards living in the wild today; the exact number is unknown as they are extremely elusive and hard to survey. Range – […]
Elephant Calf Rescued and Reunited with its Herd
An elephant calf was recently rescued and reunited with its natal herd after it had fallen into a ditch in the Numaligarh Tea Estate in Golaghat district of Assam. Prompt action by the Forest Department officials, and the local people saved the month-old calf from being displaced. The incident occurred last week when the herd […]
UV Light Emitting Diode to Save Endangered Turtles from Fish Nets
One of the reasons, endangered turtles like the Olive Ridley turtles and Green turtles are dying in large numbers in the world oceans today is because they become victims of accidental by-catch during fishing. But now a new technology might prevent this from happening by using fishing gear that sport Ultraviolet light (UV) emitting diode […]
Almost Extinct Turtles Facing Difficult Times in their Last Home
The black soft-shell turtle (Nilssonia nigricans) thought to be extinct in the wild and found only in few temples in India and Bangladesh, might soon join the woolly mammoth and the sabre-toothed tiger in the list of extinct species unless tangible measures are taken to protect the rare species. The turtles, popularly known as Bostami […]
From Gharials to Dolphins, Yamuna River Lifeline for Many Rare Species
Most people will agree that the river bodies of India like the Ganga and Yamuna are today a shrunken image of their past glory. With everything from industrial effluents to bodies dumped in these rivers; apart from canals, dams, hydro power projects, drinking water usage drastically altering river beds, it is surely a surprise to […]
Himalayan Brown Bear Loosing Home in Himachal Pradesh
The Himalyan brown bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus) some believe is the source of the legend of Yeti or the Abominable Snowman. It is perhaps its ability to walk upright that has given this subspecies of the more famous American brown bear this title. Sadly though experts fear the large scale destruction of its habitat is […]
Snow Leopards becoming Victim of Fashion
For the first time, a fashion symbol not directly related to an animal, has been found to create hurdles for its survival. Cashmere sweaters and products a fashion statement known globally for thousands of years is a new threat to snow leopard according to latest research. Made from the choicest of fuzzy and soft winter […]
Great News for Great Indian Bustards: Spotted in New Habitats
Great Indian Bustard (GIB), one of the rarest birds on Earth, has found new home in the State of Rajasthan. The Critically Endangered birds were seen in a new habitat in the grasslands of Salkha area, 45 km from Jaisalmer district. Also boosting the conservation efforts, the state of Madhya Pradesh too is planning to […]
Will a Poacher have the Last Laugh?
If there is a face of terror in the animal world, it has to be that of Sansar Chand, a wildlife poacher whose lists of lifetime accomplishments include killing 250 tigers, 2,000 leopards, 5,000 otters, 20,000 wild cats, 20,000 wild foxes and hundreds of other unaccounted wildlife. Dubbed Verappan of the North, the 55 year […]
Rare Sangai Deer numbers Increase in Manipur
What makes the Indian Eld’s deer(Rucervus eldii eldii) one-of-a-kind? It is not just the fact that it is only found in one particular region in Manipur,India, but also that this habitat is unique natural showcase in every way. One of the rarest deers on Earth, the Eld’s deer or more commonly known Sangai deers live […]