In 2015, 200,000 saigas died in Kazakhstan's mass die-off. 10 years later, nearly 4 million now roam the vast steppe, turning one of the species' darkest chapters aroundKazakhstan has witnessed one of wildlife conservation’s most remarkable turnarounds. Saiga antelope numbers once collapsed by about 95% aft...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Washington state biologists reintroduced beavers on tributaries, and within years their dams slowed stream flow and rebuilt banks that resist erosionWildlife departments are making strides in reintroducing beavers to rejuvenate damaged stream ecosystems. These industrious creatures help ...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
For over 100 years global plastic pollution became menace for environment, now forks created from sugar can be household alternativeBioplastics are biobased, meaning they are made completely or partially from a renewable resource, commonly corn or sugar cane; or they are...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.25 AM IST
In 1861, an English lord sent three red deer to New Zealand for sport; the animals multiplied until government hunters were killing 50,000 a yearThree deer introduced in 1861 multiplied into a national crisis. New Zealand's government hired men to kill 50,000 deer annually. These cul...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.44 PM 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
Sahara vs Great Green Wall: An 8,000-km green belt is being built across Africa's Sahel region; aims to stop desert expansionAfrica's Great Green Wall is an 8,000-kilometre restoration initiative stretching from Senegal to Djibouti, aimed at reversing decades of d...
05 Jul, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Energy shock ripples from kitchens to forests as Africa and South Asia grapple with rising fuel costsGlobal fuel price hikes are pushing families in Kenya and India back to burning charcoal and wood. This reversal threatens years of progres...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Naga community bans Pangolin hunting in NagalandThe Sangtam Naga tribal body has passed a resolution to protect pangolins. This is a significant step for conservation in Northeast India. ...
12 Feb, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Namibia plans to kill 723 wild animals including zebras, hippos, and even 83 elephants, for food!Namibia Drought Updates: Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, to address food shortages caused by a severe droug...
03 Sep, 2024, 12.15 PM IST
The planet needs solar power. Can we build it without harming nature?Solar energy development poses a threat to wildlife habitat, but measures such as wildlife corridors and native plants can mitigate the imp...
20 Feb, 2024, 08.07 PM IST
The planet needs solar power. Can we build it without harming nature?The sun shines strong, the terrain is flat and high-voltage transmission lines are in place from a decommissioned coal plant.
20 Feb, 2024, 10.02 AM IST
Estimated 3 billion animals affected by Australia bushfires: StudyNearly three billion animals were killed or displaced by Australia's unprecedented 2019-20 wildfires in "one of the worst wildlife disaster...
28 Jul, 2020, 01.17 PM IST
India proposes to build road in Bhutan’s ‘Yeti territory’ which China claimed recentlyThe road, which has strategic significance, will reduce the distance between Guwahati & Tawang by 150 kms, ET has learnt. This will enable ...
15 Jul, 2020, 09.11 AM IST
When Indira Gandhi fumed at Karan Singh over Project Tiger plane idea!The incident that took place mid-May 1973, barely a month after the launch of Project Tiger, finds mention in Congress leader Jairam Ramesh...
25 Jun, 2017, 02.21 PM IST
RTIs punch holes in Prakash Javadekar's claims on growing rhino countGovernment officials point to the rise in the number of rhinoceros in Kaziranga in Assam to stress that the situation is not so dire.
14 Apr, 2015, 07.38 PM IST
- Panels to evaluate functioning of tiger reserves
To bring accountability and transparency in the hugely-funded big cat conservation programmes in the country, the Centre has constituted fi...
20 Sep, 2009, 10.39 PM IST
- World Bank offers India loan to save tigers
The World Bank has 'asked' the Indian government to put in a 'formal request' to it for a loan to save the tigers.
30 May, 2008, 12.38 AM IST