War and economic crisis complicate efforts to protect Iran's endangered wildlifeWar and economic crises are severely impacting Iran's endangered wildlife populations. Conservationists face immense challenges preserving ...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Chunk wins Fat Bear Week 2025 after years as runner-up despite broken jaw injuryBrown bear Chunk wins Fat Bear Week 2025 with nearly 100,000 votes, defeating Bear 856 after years as runner-up. The 1,200-pound bear overc...
03 Oct, 2025, 09.45 AM IST
Himachal home to 75 snow leopards, says five-year scientific estimationA recent estimation conducted in Himachal Pradesh, India, as part of the Snow Leopard Population Assessment, has revealed the presence of 4...
24 Oct, 2023, 01.45 PM IST
US: Woman found dead after encounter with grizzly bear on trail near Yellowstone National ParkMontana wildlife authorities issued a warning last week about confirmed grizzly sightings in the state, advising campers and visitors to be...
25 Jul, 2023, 02.49 AM IST
- Hokkaido’s endangered bears keep cool with DHL on trans-continental flight06 Aug, 2018, 07.48 PM IST
- DNA analysis reveals four species of giraffe, not just one
London, Sep 9 (IANS) Scientists have, in a genetic analysis, found that giraffes are actually not one species, but four.
09 Sep, 2016, 03.25 PM IST
Soon, a count of leopards in mid-HimalayasThe first scientific estimation exercise to count the number of leopards in the middle Himalayas, at elevations ranging from 1000 to 3000 m...
30 Oct, 2015, 08.35 PM IST
- HP to launch conservation programme for Himalayan brown bear
As in the case of endangered snow leopards, there is no exact data available about the Himalayan brown bear whose numbers are believed to h...
27 Oct, 2014, 01.49 AM IST
Conservation project of Rs 5 crore for picturesque Spiti valleyStudies and research proposals include dissemination of best practices of biodiversity conservation, monitoring of glaciers receding, clima...
15 Sep, 2014, 11.47 AM IST
- Centre clears Rs 5.12 cr Spiti biosphere reserve project
Among total 18 CDBRs of the country, only Spiti area of Himachal Pradesh was declared "cold desert biosphere reserve" in 2009.
15 Sep, 2014, 06.02 AM IST
Genetic adaptation key to polar bears staying warmHow do polar bears keep warm in winter? It may be in their genes!
11 Feb, 2014, 05.16 PM IST
- Euro at year low against dollar below $1.31
The 16-nation euro on Tuesday hit lows last seen more than a year ago, sliding to $1.3088 in European afternoon trading as concerns about t...
04 May, 2010, 06.10 PM IST
- UK Conservatives pledge bank tax
Britain's main opposition Conservative Party says it will impose a new tax on banks.
20 Mar, 2010, 02.59 PM IST
- 79% of conservation funds not used: CAG
During the 10th Plan period, Rs 44 crore was allocated while an additional Rs 9.5 crore was made available in 2007-08 of which CZA spent on...
12 Jul, 2009, 02.16 AM IST
- J&K govt making extra efforts to protect wildlife
J& K govt is making efforts to strengthen the Wildlife Protection department of the state so as to effectively control wildlife crimes and ...
19 May, 2009, 01.06 PM IST
- British PM accuses Myanmar authorities of 'inhuman' behaviour
Britain's prime minister has accused authorities in Myanmar of behaving inhumanely by preventing foreign aid from reaching victims of a dev...
17 May, 2008, 07.08 PM IST
- Wildlife trading ring dismantled in Russia
Key members of a smuggling ring trading tiger skins and bear parts into China will face trial in March after a six month operation in which...
21 Feb, 2008, 11.26 AM IST