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WILDLIFE PRESERVATION
Quote of the day by Sir David Attenborough: “The question is, are we happy to suppose that our…’ – Naturalist on stewardship, conservation and responsibility- In 1918, rats escaped from a shipwreck onto a remote island, and more than a century later, scientists discovered an unexpected consequence
- How to identify Gaboon Viper: Key physical features, range, habitat, and diet
- Guwahati ring road faces wildlife scrutiny after HC interventionThe Gauhati High Court has mandated an ecological impact study for the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary. This study by the Wildlife Institute of ...29 May, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
- Why scientists are racing to protect animal traditions before they disappearWildlife conservation is shifting focus. Experts now emphasize preserving animal traditions, behavior, and social skills. This new approach...19 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- Floodwaters tore through Central Texas and revealed 15 hidden treasures buried in the ground for over 100 million yearsA recent flood in Central Texas unearthed ancient dinosaur footprints, estimated to be 110-115 million years old, along Sandy Creek. These ...12 May, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- Why Europe Is Quietly Bringing Back an Animal That Went Extinct in 1627The last aurochs, an ancestor of modern cattle, vanished in Poland in 1627. However, a groundbreaking scientific effort is bringing these m...11 May, 2026, 03.32 AM IST
- What to do with mom this Mother’s Day weekend: Meaningful ideas that turn simple moments into lasting memoriesMother's Day weekend offers a chance to create cherished memories with Mom. Forget material gifts and focus on shared experiences. From pic...08 May, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
- Is Antarctica's tourism boom a ticking time bomb for disease and contamination? Here's what you need to knowAntarctica's tourism is booming, attracting over 80,000 visitors. Experts warn this surge increases risks of contamination and disease. A r...08 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
- Solar farms could be disrupting bird and bat migration, new studies revealSolar farms, vital for clean energy, are inadvertently harming migrating birds and bats. Their reflective surfaces mimic lakes, luring wild...07 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
- Archaeologists Found 115,000-Year-Old Human Footprints Where They Shouldn’t BeFossilized human footprints discovered in Saudi Arabia's Nefud Desert, dating back 115,000 years, challenge traditional migration theories....28 Apr, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- Illegal sand mining has created environmental crisis in National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary: SCThe Supreme Court has declared rampant illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary an environmental crisis. The court cri...17 Apr, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
- 7 hours drive from Bengaluru lies a magical lake turns 'pink' during this time of the yearPulicat Lake near Chennai has transformed into a breathtaking spectacle, with thousands of flamingos creating a vibrant pink landscape. Thi...13 Apr, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
- Lush forests, vibrant wildlife, Anand Mahindra is in awe of Tamil Nadu park where the night sky ‘reveals itself in full’Industrialist Anand Mahindra recently lauded the Ariyur Shola Reserve Forest's Dark Sky Park. This location in Kolli Hills offers a rare, u...12 Apr, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
- Punjab submits eco-tourism project to CentreThe government has taken up the eco-tourism project in Keshopur Community Reserve, Gurdaspur. The reserve has been notified by the Union Go...16 Dec, 2015, 01.34 PM IST
- Punjab Forest and Wildlife Preservation Department plans 'wildlife atlas'The atlas would give tourists information about wildlife in the state, especially in Shiwalik area which has more than 300 species of birds.25 May, 2015, 04.48 PM IST
- Poor turnout of migratory birds in Harike wildlife sanctuaryAs against arrival of more than 1 lakh plus migratory birds last year, only around 72000 birds have arrived in Harike wildlife sanctuary th...30 Jan, 2013, 01.02 PM IST
- Bird poacher arrested in Harike sanctuaryOfficials of Punjab Wildlife Preservation department arrested a bird poacher in Bhootiwala area of the Harike wildlife sanctuary on Thursda...01 Dec, 2012, 02.30 AM IST
- Endangered bird creates a flutter, 4 more seenA team of birdwatchers on Wednesday sighted four more Jerdon's babblers or the Sindh Jerdon's babbler (Chrysomma altirostre scindicum) deep...01 Nov, 2012, 02.34 AM IST
- Punjab govt honours Harike braveheartsThe unarmed wildlife staff were accompanied by bare minimum police personnel, who often refuse to take along their service weapons and even...06 Jul, 2012, 02.25 AM IST
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