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Rajasthan's tiger population rises to 149, Ranthambore houses nearly 50 pc of them- In the 1770s, Captain Cook released pigs and goats in New Zealand to feed future sailors; their feral descendants began destroying native bush
- Madhavan can’t stop praising brilliant forest officer who gave a dying baby monkey a second chance at life: ‘He picked up the body and….’
- Finance Ministry imposes anti-dumping duty on low ash met cokeDirectorate General of Trade Remedies had concluded in April 2026 the product under consideration has been exported to India from the subje...27 Jul, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
- In 1904, Newfoundland released just four moose to boost hunting opportunities. Years later, their population had soared to nearly 200,000, transforming island's forests & becoming one of North America's largest moose populationsMore than a century after just four moose were introduced to Newfoundland, the animals multiplied into one of North America's largest moose...27 Jul, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- An American gambler spent $90 million buying 54,000 acres of logged Florida land; 8 million longleaf pines later, a lost forest is returningM.C. Davis transformed 54,000 acres of Florida Panhandle land into a longleaf pine forest. This ecosystem, once widespread, had nearly vani...27 Jul, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- In 1869, a French entomologist breeding European moths for an American silk industry let some escape; their descendants defoliated entire forestsAn amateur entomologist's escaped moths in 1869 led to widespread forest defoliation across America. This invasive insect has since damaged...27 Jul, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
- She was born into a royal family but gave up luxury life for elephants. Actor Madhavan salutes Padma Shri awardee Parbati Barua, who has trained over 500 elephantsParbati Barua, India's first female elephant mahout, has a remarkable legacy with elephants which has even impressed Durandhar 2 actor R Ma...27 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
- In 1962, China sent young 369 foresters, to a former Qing hunting reserve that had become desert and was throwing sandstorms at Beijing; three generations later, it is the largest man-made forest on EarthIn 1962, a determined group of young foresters set out to change the landscape of Saihanba, transforming a barren desert into a thriving ec...26 Jul, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- PM Modi highlights Manipur astrophysicist, Bihar waste-to-wealth, Gujarat hornbill return, UP women's herbal tea in Mann Ki BaatPrime Minister Modi highlighted Indian achievements during his recent 'Mann Ki Baat' address. An astrophysicist's discovery of a young gala...26 Jul, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
- DCs will be held accountable for question paper leak henceforth: CM D K ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned district Deputy Commissioners about exam paper leaks. He mandated CCTV cameras and enhanced ...25 Jul, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- Since 2016, China has turned phone users' daily purchases into 122 million real trees; the digital forest now covers 112,000 hectares of drylandAn innovative Chinese app called Ant Forest encourages users to adopt greener habits. Everyday low-carbon actions earn users virtual points...25 Jul, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
- Tribunal directs Delhi govt to file status report on illegal tree felling in ChhatarpurThe National Green Tribunal has ordered the Delhi government to submit a status report. This report concerns illegal tree cutting and fores...25 Jul, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- In 2011, an Australian woman climbed 60 meters into a forest tree and refused to touch the ground for 449 days; 170,000 hectares were later protectedMiranda Gibson lived in a tree for 449 days to protect a forest. She stayed in the Observer Tree, breaking Australia's previous record. Gib...25 Jul, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
- In 1935, the United States began planting 220 million trees from Texas to Canada to stop the Dust Bowl, creating 18,600 miles of living windbreaks by 1942Giant dust storms ravaged the American Great Plains during the 1930s. President Franklin D. Roosevelt initiated a massive tree planting pro...25 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- Roberto, Nelson and Eleanor: As wildfires intensify, Spain is relying on an unexpected firefighting team of rescue donkeys to stop deadly forest fires naturally—and Canada is exploring the same solutionA Spanish region is using rescued donkeys to prevent devastating wildfires because these animals graze on dry vegetation, creating natural ...25 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
- Japanese Mindset: 'Shinrin-Yoku'- The Japanese practice that helps you reduce stress by simply spending time in natureJapanese Mindset: Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese practice, involves immersing oneself in forest atmospheres. This mindful approach uses all five ...23 Jul, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
- A Brazilian farmer used government credit meant to expand cattle grazing to do the opposite; neighbors called him mad, but 50,000 trees later, more than 20 springs have returned to his 31 hectaresA Brazilian farmer defied government policy by planting trees instead of cattle pastures. His actions, initially deemed foolish, led to the...23 Jul, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
- Not a crocodile or alligator: Massive 10-feet-long lizards, world's second largest, roam in India's SundarbansIAS officer Sanjay Kumar highlighted the Asian water monitor and Bengal monitor thriving in the Sundarbans. The Asian water monitor, the wo...23 Jul, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
- Bug bounty: MP forest department pays villagers Rs 2 per pest to save sal treesMadhya Pradesh forest department offers villagers a bounty for collecting sal borer beetles. This unique conservation drive involves childr...18 Jul, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
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