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CANE TOAD IMPACT ON WILDLIFE
Assam Forest Minister reviews Kaziranga tourism preparedness, seeks stakeholder suggestions for integrated development- Uttarakhand CM distributes registration certificates to 180 nature guides, hails youth skill and conservation commitment
- India set to get night safari soon. Check where, how to reach and what to expect
- In 2003, experiments showed wolves refuse to cross a line of fluttering flags, so ranchers now string 'fladry' around calving pens as a cheap, non-lethal way to keep the predators off herdsFladry, a rope with flags, deters wolves from pastures. Research shows this visual cue makes wolves wary of crossing fences. Studies indica...18 Jul, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
- In 2010, Australian scientists fed native predators toad sausages spiked with a nausea drug so they would learn to avoid deadly cane toads: a trick now used to train quolls before toads arriveBaby quolls learned to avoid toxic cane toads after experiencing nausea from a special snack. This conservation method helps protect the en...18 Jul, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- In 1980, one of America's worst volcanic eruptions flattened this land. Now, 58 beavers have brought it back to lifeBeavers have revitalized a Mount St. Helens wasteland into a thriving wetland. These industrious rodents created a vibrant ecosystem after ...17 Jul, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
- India has adequate sugar stocks, no basis for speculation: ISMA, NFCSFIndian sugar associations confirm ample domestic stocks and urge against speculative buying. The industry will start the 2026-27 crushing s...17 Jul, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Prince Philip: 'It is an old cliche to say that the future is in the hands of the young. This is no...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on environment conservation, global sustainability, accountability, true stewardship and timely actionQuote of the day by Prince Philip reminds people that protecting the environment and society cannot be left only to future generations. His...17 Jul, 2026, 03.18 AM IST
- Project Cheetah: Concerns emerge over RTI Act 'violations', 'irregularities' in tranquillisationWildlife activist Ajay Dubey has raised concerns regarding Project Cheetah's implementation. He cited violations of the RTI Act and irregul...16 Jul, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
- How beavers helped a struggling England farm secure a £1 million deal and spark a multimillion-pound revivalA Lincolnshire rewilding project aims to prove nature restoration's profitability. Beavers will be reintroduced to a 1,525-acre farm, trans...16 Jul, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- Catch a giant snake, get a free pizza: Florida restaurant is handing out free python pizza during the state's $10,000 snake huntA Florida restaurant is offering free python pizza for participants capturing invasive Burmese pythons. This promotion supports efforts to ...16 Jul, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
- How Jaguars are coming back to Argentina's wetlands after being almost extinct due to huntingJaguars are making a comeback in Argentina after near extinction due to conservation programs. Rewilding Argentina is reintroducing these b...15 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- In 2016, when river dams trapped Japan's giant salamanders, scientists came up with an unusual solution: building custom ladders instead of removing the damsResearchers in Japan developed special ladderways for giant salamanders to cross river dams. These step-type structures with side walls pro...15 Jul, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- 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
- Why US citizens need a passport or a valid birth certificate to visit this unique national parkThe National Park of American Samoa offers a unique experience across three islands. US citizens need specific identification for travel to...14 Jul, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
- Feeding sweets causing skin disease in monkeys at Jaipur's Galtaji temple: ExpertsMonkeys at Jaipur's Galtaji temple are suffering from a severe skin disease. This condition, hyperkeratosis, results from feeding them swee...12 Jul, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
- Centre issues new power tower norms to cut forest diversionNew guidelines aim to reduce forest land diversion for power infrastructure. Improved tower and conductor designs will be adopted in forest...11 Jul, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
- Bhupender Yadav holds key green meets amid aides rowEnvironment Minister Bhupender Yadav chaired key meetings on wildlife conservation issues. Decisions were made regarding tiger and Great In...10 Jul, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
- 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 continentIntroduced by British settlers in 1788, cats rapidly spread across Australia, becoming a devastating invasive predator. Intended to control...06 Jul, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
- What is Anaxyrus boreas? Why the Western toad is now considered Canada’s most genetically distinct animalCanada's wildlife boasts a surprising new champion: the Western toad. Researchers have identified a population in Alberta as Canada's most ...03 Jul, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
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