Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

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Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

While climate change is not a direct driver of rhino poaching in the same way as the demand for horns, it is increasingly being recognised as a significant threat.

Wildlife & Biodiversity

Does a changing climate increase the risk of rhino poaching? Yes, say experts

Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

17 Mar 2026

3 min read

Seized Red Sanders logs in Andhra Pradesh.

Busy Tirupati pilgrimage route makes Red Sanders smuggling easy in south Andhra Pradesh

Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

18 Feb 2026

5 min read

A woman searches for crabs in the Sundarbans.

Wildlife & Biodiversity

Is there a gendered aspect to saltwater crocodile attacks in the Sundarbans? Research hints at possibility

24 Jan 2026

5 min read

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