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URBAN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
British settlers brought domestic cats to Australia in 1788 to control rats and mice around ships, farms, and settlements, but escaped cats now kill billions of native animals every year across the continent- 500 plants, 100 birds, 25 butterfly species: At 23, Delhi boy turns home terrace into lush urban forest. How a childhood love for birdwatching sparked a mission to protect urban wildlife
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- Bengaluru man's magic! In just 24 hours, he revives a forgotten pond; Now it holds twice the water and attracts Kingfishers, Herons & moreA dried-up Bengaluru pond, Bikkanahalli Kunte, has been revived in just 24 hours by environmentalist Gurunandan Rao and volunteers. After m...18 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
- When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returnedA new study reveals the Black Death's devastating impact on Europe's plant life. The plague's population crash led to a sharp decline in pl...15 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
- In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
- Why macaques and humans start copying each other in shared spacesHumans and macaques are developing shared social behaviors. These monkeys learn from people in unexpected ways. Scientists observe mutual b...19 May, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- What Snake Holes in Your Yard Actually Look Like, And Which Ones to Worry AboutSnakes do not dig their own burrows, instead utilizing tunnels made by other animals. Identifying these "borrowed homes" involves looking f...27 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- 5 career options for animal loversRising awareness of animal welfare in India has led to diverse career opportunities for animal enthusiasts in professions such as veterinar...18 Mar, 2025, 02.54 PM IST
- Wild elephant's nightly stroll causes panic in Rishikesh residential areaResidents of Rishikesh, India were startled when a wild elephant wandered into a residential area, causing panic among the locals. The inci...24 Aug, 2023, 11.01 AM IST
- Tigers safe, research focus must shift to other species, say expertsRecent findings from various research projects have shed light on the need to broaden the scope of wildlife research. The analysis of tissu...19 Jun, 2023, 11.10 AM IST
- Involving tribal communities can boost India's wildlife conservation: IIT prof17 Jun, 2019, 12.52 PM IST
- Bannerghatta National Park faces a direct threat from an exploding BengaluruAfter being a neighbour to unplanned growth for decades, this natural heritage site today reels under a threat to its buffer/eco-sensitive ...30 Jul, 2018, 12.03 AM IST
- New guidelines to mitigate impact of roads, rail on wildlifeThe guidelines, prepared by the Dehradun's Wildlife Institute of India, will act as a template for enhanced protection of wildlife, includi...05 Jan, 2018, 08.18 PM IST
- Dadi's values impel teen to save fawn from dogsThe incident took place on Tuesday at 1 pm along the road to Bir Shikargah forests in the Pinjore area where Chetna's father, zila parishad...14 Jan, 2017, 08.27 AM IST
- Threat to wildlife: Towns near city releasing stray dogs into forestThe illegal practice of transporting stray dogs to forests is a serious threat to wildlife and that it would affect the lives of both the a...14 Apr, 2016, 11.07 AM IST
- Maharashtra forest department's wildlife week begins todayThe forest department will conduct a series of programmes in the city during the wildlife week to be held from October 1 to 7.01 Oct, 2012, 06.02 AM IST
- UP forest department gears up for eco-sensitive zonesActing on the government directives, the state forest department will speed up creation of eco-sensitive zones.30 Jul, 2012, 01.49 AM IST
- Rare Eurasian Owl rescued, releasedThe owl was first sighted by Rakesh, an animal lover, in crowded Mahal area on July 23. The owl looked sluggish and some crows were harassi...27 Jul, 2012, 07.48 PM IST
- Biodiversity conservation gets a pushThe state forest department has developed a plan for conservation of the rich biodiversity outside the protected forest areas, that is, wil...16 Apr, 2012, 06.24 AM IST
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