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- Long summer sojourn for Chilika's winter guestsSeveral species of birds, which flocked to Chilika Lake during winter, have stayed put in the brackish water lagoon.28 May, 2015, 12.13 PM IST
Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram to get swamp deer from LucknowAfter arrival of a white tiger and seven anacondas, a herd of swamp deer will be brought to the zoological park here, one of the oldest suc...23 Nov, 2014, 10.39 PM IST- UP to boost eco-tourism with bird sanctuary overhaulThe UP tourism department has come up with a Rs 5 crore plan to boost eco-tourism in the state by overhauling Sur Sarovar bird sanctuary, w...29 May, 2014, 06.15 AM IST
- 15 Indian birds among 100 globally endangered speciesBirds are considered to be a good indicator of the condition of the natural environment.20 Apr, 2014, 12.32 AM IST
- 15 Indian bird species among globally endangeredFifteen Indian bird species are part of a list of avians which are evolutionarily distinct and globally endangered.19 Apr, 2014, 10.47 AM IST
- 15 bird species in India critically endangeredEven as conservation efforts at various levels continue to show hope for the future, the latest International Union for Conservation of Nat...11 Mar, 2014, 02.16 PM IST
- Migratory birds leaving Okhla Sanctuary, opting for drainsIf you are planning to visit Okhla Bird Sanctuary and Yamuna for bird watching, you may return disappointed.24 Feb, 2014, 10.37 PM IST
- Environmentalists prepare list of endangered speciesEven as conservation efforts at various levels continue to show hope for the future, the latest International Union for Conservation of Nat...28 Jan, 2014, 12.36 AM IST
- Thiruvananthapuram zoo to generate organic manure from animal wasteIn a bid to raise internal resources for its maintenance, the zoological park here is getting ready to produce vermicompost on commercial b...20 Dec, 2013, 01.43 PM IST
- Death of animals in Thiruvananthapuram zoo causing concernEstablished by Travancore King Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma in 1857, the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is located in a 55 acre campus in the heart o...21 Jul, 2013, 01.29 PM IST
- Chennai's Point Calimere wildlife sanctuary gets biggerThe state government has expanded Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, adding 12,407.27 hectares of the Great Vedaranyam swamp in Tiruvarur, ...05 Jun, 2013, 02.41 AM IST
- Bird census at Harike to study pollution impact on avian visitors as wellThe bird census at Harike wildlife sanctuary would not only help know the count of migratory birds arriving there from various countries, b...01 Jan, 2013, 05.14 AM IST
- 40 acres of Harike freed, structures demolishedIn a major exercise to remove encroachments from Harike wildlife sanctuary, about 40 acres of land was freed from land grabbers, permanent ...14 Jun, 2012, 02.31 AM IST
- Avian wonder: Birds conduct survey before nestingIt is not just human beings who usually undertake a survey before launching a new venture. Even birds are known to carry out surveys before...13 Jun, 2012, 06.39 AM IST
- 14 bird species on verge of extinction in IndiaAt least 14 species of birds from India are on the verge of extinction due to poaching, over use of pesticides and loss of habitat, governm...26 Mar, 2012, 09.59 PM IST
- From conception to inceptionLast night, your columnist dreamt of a spoonbill. The beautiful white bird with sulphur crest and liquid brown eyes was being held and repe...31 Jul, 2010, 04.28 AM IST
- Thousands of birds arrive at sanctuaryThousands of birds from all over India and abroad have arrived at the Kodikarrai swamp lands bird sanctuary over the past few days, followi...19 Mar, 2008, 05.06 PM IST
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