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In 1999, a gangster landed in a California forest for a new life. Years later, he helped save America’s largest land birds from extinctionAnthony Prieto has made a remarkable shift from gang life to passionate conservation work. He now volunteers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlif...
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 ...
In 1903, Paul Kroegel patrolled a tiny Florida island by boat to save its Pelicans; President Roosevelt turned it into America’s first wildlife refugeIn Florida's Indian River Lagoon, Paul Kroegel took a stand against market hunters targeting nesting birds. His relentless advocacy caught ...
In 1969, California biologist Phil Pister carried endangered Owens pupfish across hazardous terrain in two buckets; in 2024, a seventh refuge population was establishedIn a dramatic rescue in 1969, biologist Phil Pister painstakingly transported the last of the Owens pupfish through challenging landscapes ...
Quote of the day by Lupita Nyong'o: 'Clay can be dirt in the wrong hands, but clay can be art in the right hands'; powerful life lessons on success, self-worth, growth and unlocking your true potentialLupita Nyong'o's quote highlights how guidance, opportunity and belief can transform potential into achievement. It suggests that people ca...
Quote of the Day by Leonardo DiCaprio: “I don't know if I'm more confident than… – Inspiring lessons on confidence, perception, experience and why growth begins at the end of your comfort zone by the American actor known for his critically acclaimed performances and deep insights on success and self-improvementQuote of the Day by Leonardo DiCaprio: Leonardo DiCaprio’s quote, “I don't know if I'm more confident than ever before, because I definitel...
Quote of the day by Sir David Attenborough: “The question is, are we happy to suppose that our…’ – Naturalist on stewardship, conservation and responsibilitySir David Attenborough, a renowned nature communicator, urges us to consider the future of wildlife. His words question our willingness to ...
100 years of David Attenborough, a century of Earth’s greatest storytellerSir David Attenborough celebrated his 100th birthday on May 8, 2026, after a remarkable career documenting nature and advocating for enviro...
Thomas Cook India inks deal with Gujarat government to promote state tourismThomas Cook India has joined forces with the Gujarat Government in a strategic alliance to position the state as a must-visit travel destin...
Jane Goodall, wildlife advocate and chimpanzee expert, dies at 91: all about her career, net worth, awards and achievementsJane Goodall, a chimpanzee expert and global activist, died at the age of 91. Her discoveries as an ethologist had a profound impact on sci...
India’s tiger warrior dies at 73: Who was Valmik Thapar and what is the legacy of India’s tiger conservation iconIndia mourns the loss of Valmik Thapar, a dedicated tiger conservationist who passed away at 73. For over five decades, he passionately stu...
Alia Bhatt under fire: Actress's leather bag sparks controversy after advocacy for animal welfare and 'Poacher' promotionAlia Bhatt, the global brand ambassador for Gucci, has come under fire for her recent appearance at a Mumbai event where she was spotted ca...
SpaceX wins environmental approval for launch of Mars rocketAn environmental assessment by the Federal Aviation Administration has concluded that SpaceX's plans for orbital launches will have "no sig...
Wolves may need protections after states expand hunting: US
Conservationists race to protect rich wildlife on edge of BucharestOn the outskirts of Romania's bustling capital, within sight of its communist-era apartment blocks and suburban villas, lie swathes of wetl...
- Workshop highlights conservation issues on Deccan Plateau
As a part of its ongoing study of the grassland ecosystem, BNHS recently organized a two-day workshop on “Conservation of wildlife in Decca...
Citizen science boosts environmental awareness: StudyCitizen science boosts environmental awareness and advocacy and can lead to broader public support for conservation efforts, according to a...
Vultures to be tracked with transmitters in MaharashtraThe state forest department and Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) will launch an in-situ vulture conservation project in Maharashtra fr...
- Liberal norms under Moily's watch worry green groups
Union environment ministry's liberal approach under the new minister M Veerappa Moily has made the green groups worried.
Green groups take on Moily, saying his move will dismantle environment regulatory controlUnion environment ministry’s liberal approach under the new minister M Veerappa Moily has made the green groups worried.