Nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline, UN report saysA United Nations report reveals that almost half of the world's migratory species, including songbirds, sea turtles, whales, and sharks, ar...
12 Feb, 2024, 02.41 PM IST
Total 10 'black tigers' found in India, all in Odisha's Similipal: GovtIndia has a total of 10 black tigers, exclusively found in Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve. The reserve is identified as a distinct conser...
21 Dec, 2023, 09.37 PM IST
‘Finely Crafted Journeys’ from House of Tata finds its muse in Dr Latika Nath, the 1st woman to do PhD on tigersZoya presents ‘Finely Crafted Journeys’ with Dr Latika Nath, a passionate conservationist and ecologist.
19 Jul, 2022, 08.54 AM IST
Iceberg floats toward South Georgia, puts wildlife at risk04 Nov, 2020, 08.32 PM IST
Researchers develop new radio-tracking drone to locate wildlifeResearchers used the drones to track radio-tagged bettongs, sometimes referred to as rat-kangaroos, at the Mulligan's Flat woodland sanctua...
26 Aug, 2015, 04.18 PM IST
Bats in India like to live among coffee plantsIt turns out that when coffee plantations encroach on natural forest habitat, bats are happy to live in the coffee.
24 Aug, 2015, 09.10 AM IST
Leopards make quiet comeback in Gurgaon-Faridabad AravalisIt may seem unbelievable to many.But, amidst the urban chaos and concrete in National Capital Region, leopards are making a silent comeback.
20 Sep, 2014, 01.56 AM IST
Centre forms National Board for Wildlife, flouts normsThe Narendra Modi government has approved the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), which according to experts has flouted the norms laid dow...
26 Jul, 2014, 05.14 AM IST
- Govt ropes in agency to study jumbo habitat
The state government on Saturday roped in a private agency to conduct a "carrying capacity" study of elephants to ensure a sustainable habi...
23 Feb, 2014, 03.02 PM IST
- Census reveals less diversity of migratory birds at Punjab's Kanjhli wetland
In the latest Asian Waterbird Census (AWC), lesser diversity of migratory birds has been witnessed at Kanjhli - Punjab's smallest wetland f...
30 Jan, 2014, 02.41 AM IST
- Experts question tiger count that inflamed Wayanad
The forest department's announcement early this year that the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary was home to around 80 tigers was viewed as the hig...
08 Dec, 2012, 04.05 AM IST
Review projects in forests: Karnataka Elephant Task ForceA task force set up by the Karnataka high court has recommended for a time-bound review of clearances granted or pending for various projec...
20 Nov, 2012, 03.50 AM IST
India to host first-ever international conference on bearsIndia will host its first international Conference on Bear Research and Management in Delhi next week. The conference, held every 18 months...
19 Nov, 2012, 07.09 PM IST
- 26 states draw up national action plan for conservation of bears
Action plans drawn up by 26 states for conservation and welfare of bears was used to draw up a common nation plan which will be released du...
01 Nov, 2012, 03.07 AM IST
- Goa state board for wildlife constituted
The state government has constituted the state board for wildlife for a period of three years under the chairmanship of chief minister Mano...
12 Sep, 2012, 03.19 PM IST
- Valmik Thapar denies conflict of interest in eco-tourism norms
Valmik Thapar has denied any conflict of interest in raising questions on eco-tourism guidelines as a member of the National Board of Wildl...
05 Sep, 2012, 03.20 AM IST
- MoEF frames guidelines for eco-zones around national parks
In a bid to prevent ecological damages around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Envt Ministry has come out with new guidelines to cr...
16 Feb, 2011, 04.04 AM IST