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Ladakh fines Rs 2 lakh penalty on four tourists for illegal off-roading in protected areasLadakh authorities have levied a Rs 2 lakh fine on four tourists for illegal off-roading in protected wildlife areas, including Pangong Lak...
Rare wildlife, dense evergreen forests, rich biodiversity: 5 stunning rainforests in India that every nature-lover must visitCelebrating World Rainforest Day, India boasts incredible biodiversity across its lush rainforests. From Arunachal Pradesh's Namdapha to Ke...
A shark that walks instead of swims? Scientists just found a new one in the wild, and it may already be facing extinctionScientists have identified a new species of 'walking' shark in Papua New Guinea, named Hemiscyllium dudgeonae. This unique shark uses its p...
Former sea turtle hunters in Cabo Verde are now guarding nesting beaches, and the shift has helped drive illegal killings on Boa Vista down from 1,253 in 2007 to just 20 by 2024Once a source of food and income, sea turtle hunting in Cabo Verde has transformed into a remarkable conservation success. Former poachers ...
Bindi Irwin's heartwarming Father's Day quote for Steve Irwin: 'Dad is and always will be my living, breathing superhero'Father’s Day quote by Bindi Irwin: Father's Day 2026 falls on Sunday, June 21. Bindi Irwin honors her father, Steve Irwin, calling him her ...
Quote of the day by environmentalist Steve Irwin: ‘I believe that education is all about being excited about…’ – ‘Crocodile Hunter’ on why passion is the foundation of learningSteve Irwin believed education thrives on excitement and passion, not just knowledge. His own enthusiasm for wildlife, honed from childhood...
Why the help of women MPs is neces-saree: Parliament could give many languishing 6-yard weaves a fillipParliament stands as a beacon of India's saree heritage, reflecting a tapestry of traditions. Women MPs are stepping to the forefront, revi...
J&K CM Omar Abdullah holds meeting with NC MLAsJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's party MLAs met to demand statehood restoration. They will protest in New Delhi on the firs...
Back from brink: India's vultures stage comeback as captive-breeding, release efforts gather paceVultures are making a comeback in India after a two-decade decline, with over 700 birds bred in captivity and released into protected tiger...
As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to the consumption of 'wild meat'Wild meat consumption in Central and West Africa, a cultural staple, poses a significant risk for zoonotic disease transmission, including ...
Sanjeevani Booti? Scientists find a 'lost' blueberries in Himalayas after nearly 200 years; locals say it boosts...A Himalayan berry species, 'Vaccinium piliferum', thought lost for 188 years, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh. This endangered w...
NASA observes Argentina from the International Space Station and detects a gigantic pink heart nearly 10 kilometers wide, whose color does not have as romantic an origin as it seemsA stunning heart-shaped pink lake in Argentina, captured from space, reveals a fascinating scientific story. This vibrant hue is due to sal...
Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in GulfThe Trump administration seeks an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Environmental g...
Forest fires in Uttarakhand threaten rare Himalayan fauna, say expertsAnnual forest fires in Uttarakhand cause extensive damage to precious forest resources, threatening rare Himalayan fauna like birds and but...
Earth Day 2023: Date, theme, history, significanceEarth Day 2023 will be celebrated on April 22. In present time, Earth Day Network (EDN) is spread over 20,000 partners and organizations in...
National Endangered Species Day 2022 - History and Significance of this dayOn December 28, 1973, the Endangered Species Act became law. The act intends to create awareness about the importance of wildlife conservat...
Google celebrates diversity of the planet with interactive doodle this Earth DayThe doodle features six organisms across elevations, along with fun facts about them.
17 February is celebrated as World Pangolin DayPangolins are the only mammals that are covered in scales, which are made of keratin—just like our hair and finger nails. They are toothles...
After tigers now it is time to count birds in KarnatakaWhy only tigers even birds which form part of the wild life ecosystem seems to be as important as other wild animals for the forest departm...
- Rare vultures spotted in Arunachal forest
Researchers from Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), near here claimed they spotted three endangered species of vultures at Dying Ering Wildlife...