This colour of the peacock tarantula is neither accidental nor superficial. It is the product of physics, evolutionary contingency, and microscopic architecture — and today, it is inseparable from the species’ precarious survival.
Wildshots: Orphaned Rhino Released Back into the Wild, Two Rare Fishing Cats, Dancing Sarus Crane
18 January 2026 – 24 January, 2026. Top pick of India’s threatened wildlife photography this week.
Jerdon’s Courser: India’s Critically Endangered Ghost Bird of the Scrublands
Jerdon’s Courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus) is one of India’s most enigmatic and imperiled birds — a nocturnal, ground-dwelling species that has teased naturalists for nearly two centuries with its rarity and elusiveness. Its story is one of hope, mystery, and the urgent need for habitat protection.
Ten Great Indian Bustards in One Frame: Video Shows A Rare Sighting in Rajasthan
A stunning reel from Desert National Park, Rajasthan, recently circulated on social media, showing ten Great Indian Bustards (Ardeotis nigriceps) in a single frame — a remarkable sight for one of the world’s rarest birds.
WildShots: An Elephant with Ivory Tusks, Great Indian Hornbill & Nilgiri Tahr
Top pick of India’s threatened wildlife in photographs this week. 9 November, 2025 – 15 November, 2025 Image copyright of the photographer. An Indian Roller seen resting on a dry branch of a tree in the forest of Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh. The bird is the state symbol of three Indian states, and now faces […]
Snow Leopards in India 2025: Where They Live & How Many Remain
The first official nationwide survey ‘Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI)’ was conducted between 2019 and 2023 and the report was released in 2024. It showed that India had 718 snow leopards.
Indian Roller Declared ‘Near Threatened’ After Sharp Population Decline
The Indian Roller, India’s blue bird and state symbol of three states, faces a 30% decline and is now ‘Near Threatened’ due to festival hunting and habitat loss.
India Has Fewer Elephants than We Thought, Finds First DNA Survey
The easiest way to collect an elephant’s DNA is through its dung. Elephants defecate frequently—about 12 to 15 times a day, often in large quantities—and sometimes even in sync with others in the herd, making it possible to gather multiple samples at once. The method is also non-intrusive, requiring no direct contact with the animal. […]
Top 5 Endangered Animals Found In India
India is home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife, but many of its species are facing serious threats. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, India has 479 species of animals, 286 species of plants and 2 species of fungi that are considered as endangered*(IUCN2025). From these, certain animals stand […]
India’s Ghost Bird: Jerdon’s Courser Heard Beyond Its Known Range
India’s legendary Jerdon’s Courser, one of the world’s top “lost birds,” was rediscovered outside its known range in August 2025—ending a 125-year absence from locations beyond Lankamalla hills. A team of birders recorded audio calls of the bird. The Jerdon’s Courser is a Critically Endangered bird as per the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of […]
Uttarakhand Reintroduces Rare and Endangered Plant Species into the Wild
In a landmark conservation initiative, the Uttarakhand Forest Department has launched India’s first Flora Rehabilitation Programme to revive rare, endangered, and threatened (RET) plant species native to the Himalayas. A Himalayan Blue Blossom Fights for Survival High up in the Garhwal Himalayas grows a delicate blue flower with a powerful medicinal legacy — Gentiana kurroo, […]