When Laura Puukko visited Kerala last year she never thought that the trip would give an altogether new direction to her life. Smitten by the elegant Indian elephants, Laura is set to become the first woman to become a mahout in Kerala
Oxford Researchers to Map Religious Forests across the World Including India
A complete mapping of Religious forests in the world, India included, is being undertaken by Oxford researchers with an objective of identifying religious forests that are rich in biodiversity and having highest number of endangered species. The study envisages assessing these religious forests round the world, enabling scientists to work with religious and community groups […]
India’s Old Age Home for Tigers to come up in West Bengal
Old age is a cruel time for tigers. Because of the diminishing strength it becomes difficult for them to hunt and often the tigers venture into human habitations in search of easy prey in the form of livestock. The West Bengal government has come to the rescue of these aging tigers by setting up a reserve especially for the old tigers.
Leopard Rescued from a Pipe line in Gujarat
While news of the tragic attack of a leopard on villagers in India’s eastern parts and subsequent killing of the animal filled newspapers all of last week in more refreshing news a wild Leopard stuck in a pipeline near a school in Gujarat was rescued by forest officials.
Wanted Tigers. Dead or Alive.
As nations confer and meet to plan newer protection policies for animals, the international black market of animal parts is thriving with full force. From becoming trophies to being used as medicines, animal traffickers are happily helping many fulfil their wild whims and fancies while they illegally hunt and market animals and animals parts. Needless […]
WWF-India Discovers Rare Mammal in Arunachal Pradesh
The high altitude areas of India’s north-eastern states are a nature lover’s paradise but many of the area remain unexplored because of the difficult terrain. It is therefore no wonder that some wild creatures still remain hidden in the vast landscape of these inaccessible lands. WWF-India recently discovered one such creature that was never before reported to be found in India – the rare black Pika.
Gujarat plans to Create First Gene Bank for Wildlife in India
A Gene Bank for wild animals akin to humans is being proposed by the Government of Gujarat backed by the environment ministry, with a view to protecting Lions from inbreeding and eventual extinction. This project, a first for India is estimated to cost Rs. 67 crores.
Angry Mother Bear scares off Two Tigers in Ranthambore
Two tigers in the Ranthambore tiger reserve in Rajasthan were ready to pounce on a bear when they had the surprise of their lives when the bear attacked them instead and made sure that her cubs and she was safe. Wildlife photographer Aditya Singh was in the vicinity to take pictures and see this rare close encounter of two ferocious wild species of India.
Past Week in Pictures
The 2012 International Conservation Photography Awards has been announced. This biennial juried competition will allow photographers to send entries to several categories all related to nature and wildlife. The competions was started by acclaimed nature photographer, Art Wolfe in 1997. 100 best entries will be chosen by jury members and for the first time Burke […]
Saving One Baby at a Time
The Grizzled Giant Squirrels are a species endemic to the Western Ghats of India. It is in the same region that the native Paliyan tribe has been living for centuries. While modern civilization has touched their lives only recently, these tribesmen continue to harbor their affection for nature and all its creatures. That is why when a baby grizzled giant squirrel fall from a tree nest accidently, it is safely nurtured in the tribal homes.
India’s Claim of Increased Forest Cover may be False feel Researchers
Researchers have repudiated Government claims that India’s forest cover has increased by up to 5% in a span of 10 years. The research conducted by two Indian and an Australian scientist reports that in reality there is decline in natural forest cover by 1.5% to 2.7% each year.