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Scientists just found a new walking shark in a tiny corner of Papua New Guinea, and the meter-long species may be vulnerable because its range is so restricted- Scientists just filmed the goblin shark, a 125-million-year-old "living fossil," alive in the deep Pacific for the first time, expanding what we know about one of the ocean's rarest predators
- Poaching, horn trade declining but rhinos still threatened
- Biodiversity hotspots covering India and neighbouring countries lost 90% of original natural vegetation: Report08 Jun, 2021, 09.43 PM IST
- African elephants at growing risk of extinction: Red List25 Mar, 2021, 09.58 PM IST
- Conservation outlook of Western Ghats grim, says report06 Dec, 2020, 06.00 PM IST
- Conservation outlook of Western Ghats grim, says IUCN reportAccording to the 2020 report, the conservation outlook of the mountain chain of the Western Ghats, one of the worlds eight hottest hot spot...06 Dec, 2020, 05.41 PM IST
- Bhitarkanika park registers rise in number of winged guestsThe Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara district has played host to over one lakh migrant water birds this year. While 76,268...11 Jan, 2018, 01.11 PM IST
- Western Ghats' biodiversity 'faces threat', says report20 Nov, 2017, 11.06 PM IST
- Migratory birds arrive in BhitarkanikaWith the onset of winter, the chirps of overseas winged guests have livened up the picturesque marshy wetlands in the Bhitarkanika national...19 Dec, 2016, 03.45 PM IST
- Four of six great apes species face extinction05 Sep, 2016, 01.42 PM IST
- 36 animal, plant species endangered in GujaratIn reply to a question by Rajya Sabha member Parimal Nathwani, the minister stated that 20 species of animals and 16 of plants are endanger...09 May, 2016, 09.24 PM IST
- Tiger biologists debunk report on increase in populationUsing flawed survey methodologies can lead to incorrect conclusions, an illusion of success, and slackening of conservation efforts, when i...17 Apr, 2016, 03.02 PM IST
- Tiger population has gone up worldwide: Wildlife groups"The number of wild tigers has been revised to 3,890, based on the best available data," said WWF and the Global Tiger Forum (GTF).11 Apr, 2016, 03.33 PM IST
- Decrease of migratory birds in Bhitarkanika National ParkThe Bhitarkanika National Park and adjoining wetland areas have witnessed a decrease in the number of migratory birds this winter.13 Jan, 2016, 01.10 PM IST
- Tiger habitat declined by 41 % in 17 years, says IUCN reportThe Tiger's extent of occupied area is estimated at less than 1,184,911 km², a 41% decline from the area estimated in 1997.25 Aug, 2015, 03.48 PM IST
- Indian Skimmer fighting for survival at last stronghold of Chambal riverIndian skimmer, an endangered species, is fighting for survival at its last stronghold, Chambal River, which is its only breeding ground.03 Jan, 2015, 12.31 PM IST
- Wild dog seen for the first time in BengalAsiatic wild dog, also known as Indian wild dog or dhole and listed endangered under the IUCN red list, has been sighted for the first time...01 Apr, 2014, 03.44 AM IST
- Indian crocodile, king cobra face extinction threatThe Indian crocodile (mugger ), King cobra, the South Andaman krait, four types of turtle — Bengal Roof Turtle, Red-crowned Roofed Turtle, ...16 Feb, 2013, 05.39 AM IST
- Rare butterfly sighted after 100 yrsKushal Choudhury, a young lepidopterologist and lecturer at Kokrajhar Science College, has spotted a rare breed of swallowtail butterfly co...11 Sep, 2009, 03.24 AM IST
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