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...
31 May, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Why scientists are racing to protect animal traditions before they disappearWildlife conservation is shifting focus. Experts now emphasize preserving animal traditions, behavior, and social skills. This new approach...
19 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
The slowest-looking plant on Earth is evolving faster than scientists expected — here’s howCactus evolving faster than expected explained: New research reveals cacti are evolving and creating new species at a surprisingly fast rat...
15 May, 2026, 04.33 AM IST
What Happens When Lemurs Try to “Talk” to Humans Through Technology?A new study reveals animals might desire to use technology alongside humans. Lemurs showed a preference for interactive sessions involving ...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
'Very Very Important Chick': Meet India’s most protected newly hatched bird. Tiny life guarded like a VIP by 50 officialsA Great Indian Bustard chick hatched in Gujarat, a rare conservation success. Forest officials are providing round-the-clock protection for...
31 Mar, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Kaziranga Heritage resortKaziranga Heritage Hospitality has officially opened its doors in the breathtaking Kaziranga National Park. This remarkable establishment i...
10 Mar, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Feral dogs turn into Ladakh’s 'most dangerous predator', endangering rare Himalayan speciesFeral dogs have emerged as Ladakh’s most dangerous predator, threatening rare wildlife and human safety. Fuelled by poor waste management, ...
29 Dec, 2025, 01.14 PM IST
What exactly happened to Robert Irwin before the DWTS finale? Here’s what we knowHours before the Dancing with the Stars Season 34 finale, Robert Irwin reportedly injured his ribs, causing him significant pain throughout...
26 Nov, 2025, 08.37 AM IST
Rescued golden eagle takes flight again in Tunisia after rehabilitationAquila, a golden eagle in Tunisia, was rehabilitated and released after being rescued from captivity with clipped wings. This success is pa...
07 Mar, 2025, 03.43 PM IST
Doubling tiger numbers by 2022 possible: Scientists02 Apr, 2016, 04.52 PM IST
Bird flu: Dudhwa National Park on high alertWorkshops were held in Dudhwa to educate the field staff about bird flu, its symptoms and measures to detect the affected birds, he said.
17 Mar, 2015, 01.13 PM IST
Clean Godavari and only then hold Kumbh mela: ConservationistA water conservationist said the Kumbh mela, slated here in 2015, should not be held unless the entire Godavari river is cleaned.
15 Aug, 2013, 01.08 PM IST
- Turtles paddle to dangerous shores ...
The nesting season for Olive Ridley turtles along the city coast has started on a tragic note.
04 Jan, 2013, 04.47 AM IST
- Manmohan Singh sends emissary to persuade save Ganga activist to end fast
As the health of 'Save Ganga' activist GD Agarwal deteriorated, PM Manmohan Singh today sent coal minister Sriprakash Jaiswal as his emissa...
13 Mar, 2012, 10.01 PM IST
- India should create wildlife cadre to protect tigers: Valmik Thapar
India should step up efforts to revamp its forest service and create a separate wildlife cadre for tigers which can work in partnership wit...
19 Feb, 2012, 11.40 AM IST
- Saving the tiger needs putting people first
Since 2006, the environment ministry has demarcated and declared 39 ‘critical tiger habitats’ — the core of our tiger reserves. Every one o...
04 Mar, 2011, 07.00 AM IST
- Fresh lease of life for Karnala Bird Sanctuary
Bird watchers and conservationists can heave a sigh of relief as the Centre has shot down a road-widening proposal that would have caused d...
03 Jan, 2010, 12.49 PM IST