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Tiny Tilcayo: What you need to know about the new 1.4-kg cat species discovered after 100 years, initially mistaken for a kitten and fed noodles and riceScientists have formally named and described a new wild cat species in Bolivia. This small, slender cat, known locally as Tilcayo, was iden...
In the 1940s, a few snakes arrived in Guam hidden in military cargo; decades later, nine of the island’s 11 native forest bird species were goneGovernment bodies are collaborating with local citizen scientists in a proactive approach towards snake removal on Guam. This program's aim...
In 1986, a biologist with a severe stutter persuaded Belize to create the world's first jaguar preserve, then he envisioned a 5,000-mile wildlife corridorAlan Rabinowitz transformed his struggle with a severe stutter into a powerful voice for conservation. Inspired by his childhood bond with ...
Nature's first cat! Every time your cat purrs, it echoes 30-million-year-old legacy that began with predator scientists call the world's first true catFirst Cat Proailurus: Long before modern cats evolved, an ancient feline called Proailurus roamed the forests of Europe and Asia around 30 ...
‘Harmony of the wild’: IAS officer marvels at elephant's chance encounter with deer herd. Just 240 km from Bengaluru, this lush tiger reserve promises an unforgettable wildlife escapeA heartwarming video from Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu, captured a rare, peaceful encounter between a majest...
India’s big cat diplomacy grows with 24 nations on boardTwenty-four nations are joining the International Big Cat Alliance led by India. This initiative aims to protect seven big cat species. Ind...
Cabinet nod to set up International Big Cat AllianceThe Union Cabinet approved the creation of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) to conserve tigers and other big cats worldwide. This ...
Kaziranga, Manas, Nameri and Orang Tiger Reserves recommended for CATS accreditationAll the four Tiger Reserves of Assam under Phase 1 have got CATS accreditation. Only seven proposals were recommended by the National Commi...
Sunda Tigers: Genetically isolated by the sea levelSunda tigers are distinguished by heavy black stripes on their orange coats, giving them the perfect camouflage to mimic light reflection o...
New snake species named after Uddhav Thackeray's sonThe new species was named 'Thackeray's cat snake' (scientific name 'Boiga thackerayi') for Tejas Thackeray's contribution to the discovery.
Cheetah, tiger embryos cloned from frozen skin cellsArgentinean scientists have successfully produced embryos of endangered species such as Asiatic cheetah, tiger and Bengal cat using frozen ...
- Centre may use tiger to ambush lion translocation
The central government plans to stall the translocation of lions from Gir to Kuno using tiger conservation as leverage.
Trade in tiger parts rising in China, India a key sourceTiger is an endangered species and all wild cat species are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of ...
Trade in tiger parts rising in China, India a key sourceTrade in parts of tiger and other wild cats, which is prohibited internationally, has grown significantly in China and most of the items ar...
Wildlife body voices concern over leopard poaching in IndiaIndia has made progress in conserving tigers but leopards are killed in high numbers in the country for illegal trade, says a global study ...
- Predator, prey base has increased at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve: WTI
Apprehensions about depletion of prey base in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, generated after reports of tigers hunting rhinos surfaced, were dis...
- Katarniaghat, Dudhwa to remain close from today
With the arrival of monsoon season Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary and Dudhwa National Park would remain closed for tourists from June 15th.
- EU, China and India thrash out deal on tigers
An agreement reached at a UN meeting on wildlife trade in Doha could see countries treating illegal trade in tiger parts as seriously as ar...
- India to ask neighbours to help in tiger conservation
After China's lukewarm response to the issue of tiger poaching, India is pinning hopes on other neighbouring countries having population of...
- Centre clears MP's proposal to shift male tiger to Panna
The Centre has cleared a controversial proposal from Madhya Pradesh government to shift a male tiger in the Panna sanctuary even as it main...