Searched for
PANGOLIN CONSERVATION
In 1836, a pangolin from Nepal entered a London museum collection. 190 years later, scientists sequenced its preserved DNA and confirmed Manis aurita as a distinct species, giving conservationists a new tool against poaching- Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio put $200 million behind 100 endangered species across 30 countries. The list includes rare lemurs and pangolins to a ‘living fossil’ echidna
- Naga community bans Pangolin hunting in Nagaland
- Nigeria destroys seized pangolin parts to deter wildlife traffickingNigeria has burned four tonnes of seized pangolin scales, valued at $1.4 million, the first time it has publicly destroyed seized wildlife ...17 Oct, 2023, 04.52 PM IST
- Tiger, pangolin farming in Myanmar risks 'boosting demand'11 Jul, 2020, 02.40 PM IST
- Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand emerging as hotspots for pangolin trafficking in India, researchers warnA recent study, published in the journal Cell, had placed pangolins as a natural reservoir of coronaviruses similar to SARS-CoV-2, the one ...09 Apr, 2020, 12.00 PM IST
- Why India is also susceptible to coronavirus-like diseasesHuman and wildlife interactions are increasing as Indian settlements press up against remaining wild spaces.16 Feb, 2020, 01.12 PM IST
- Two tiger reserves’ staff will learn to fight online crimeEmployees of Kali Tiger Reserve in Uttara Kannada and Nagarhole, which falls in Kodagu and Mysuru, will attend the training23 Jan, 2019, 11.39 AM IST
- Animal protection bodies call for strict measures to stop pangolin poachingThey said the footage, captured by World Animal Protection (WAP) and Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, University of Oxford (WildCRU), s...03 Dec, 2018, 09.33 PM IST
- 17 February is celebrated as World Pangolin DayPangolins are the only mammals that are covered in scales, which are made of keratin—just like our hair and finger nails. They are toothles...17 Feb, 2018, 09.13 AM IST
- Lesser-known species like Otter, Pangolin form a large part of wildlife tradeAs govt focuses on protection of high-profile wild animals, there is little emphasis on a range of smaller species sought for their medicin...30 Jul, 2016, 02.25 AM IST
- Satpura radio-collared tiger killed for witchcraftAfter month-long investigation, Special Task Force (STF) of Madhya Pradesh forest department confiscated a hide of radio-collared tiger, wh...17 Oct, 2015, 01.20 PM IST
- Marine engineer among 13 held for smuggling Indian pangolins to ChinaIn a major breakthrough Madhya Pradesh forest department on Monday arrested 13 people including a Kolkata-based marine engineer and a corpo...12 May, 2015, 08.01 PM IST
- Rare animals sighted in Pakke Tiger ReserveFour rare melanistic (black) golden cats (Captopuma Temminckii) and rare Chinese pangolins were sighted at Pakke Tiger Reserve in East Kame...25 Dec, 2013, 03.42 AM IST
- Nandankanan zoo yet to start white-backed vulture breedingThe authorities cited difficulties in getting stock of such vultures to start breeding. The zoo, which is a nodal centre for conservation o...17 Sep, 2013, 04.19 AM IST
- Gangetic River Dolphin, Dugong are now high-priority for conservationThe Gangetic River Dolphin, Asian Elephant, Pangolin and Dugong (sea cow) are among some of the most endangered species from India that fea...17 May, 2013, 08.38 PM IST
- Satakosia begins its tiger censusForest officials have started a tiger census in Satakosia tiger reserve after failing to spot any big cat since 2010.09 May, 2013, 03.39 AM IST
- No blueprint for conservation of wildlife in south AssamEnvironmental organizations have alleged that state forest department has no blueprint for the conservation of the rich wildlife diversity ...11 Dec, 2012, 11.07 PM IST
- Endangered anteater rescuedThe locals of Nagla Raja village in Etawah district were a confused lot on late Sunday evening when they came across an armored scaly male,...25 Sep, 2012, 04.56 AM IST
- Simlipal launches foundation to boost tiger conservationThe Simlipal Tiger Reserve (STR), on the lines of the Corbett, Ranthambhore and Bandipur tiger reserves, has launched the Simlipal Tiger Co...27 Jun, 2011, 11.59 PM IST
Load More
