Wildlife & Biodiversity

‘Bear’ing the brunt

A multi-faceted approach is needed to curtail and manage the rising trend of human-sloth bear conflicts in Odisha

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The Tawny Eagle, a raptor under threat

Increasing loss of forest cover and nesting sites have led to a decline in the population of this unique bird of prey

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Are dhole packs in peril?

Safeguarding these true underdogs of India’s tropical forests will require much greater resolve from scientists, wildlife managers and the government

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Eastern Ghats: A biota under serious threat

An effective strategy for eco-development, involving locals can save the flora, fauna and natural resources of the region

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Implement the Biological Diversity Act in its true spirit

It is high time the Centre and states did so. It would save India from a number of avoidable problems

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How to save India’s elephants from killer rail tracks

The government, railways and forest department have it within their power to initiate a number of measures to reduce elephant deaths on rail tracks

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Raging Bull: How the controversy over Jallikattu ended up saving the Pulikulam breed

The ban over Jallikattu and its subsequent lifting has made breeders in Tamil Nadu more conscious about conserving the cattle breed used in the sport, the Pulikulam

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Of whales and men

Is Japan’s decision to leave the International Whaling Commission really that big a deal?

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A tiger’s tale

Avni, the Yavatmal tigress, died because she was caught in the crossfire of people's expectations from the government and the pretence of action by politicians  

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Crouching tiger, hidden games

The declaration by China’s State Council that rhino and tiger parts can now be used ‘in medical research and healing’ as long as they come from farmed animals is a serious challenge for India

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Emerging cross-species infections are killing lions and humans

Infectious agents causing life-threatening diseases are spreading to new hosts, and human actions, ranging from dairy farming to tourism, are making matters worse

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How these two remote districts in Andhra are tackling wild elephant intrusions

The forest department in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram, which border Odisha, are doing their best to manage pachyderms that regularly stray from Odisha. But they need local support

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The Gharials of the Gandak: A conservation success story

Two recent surveys indicate that the Gandak, a trans-boundary river between Nepal and India, houses 210 gharials in the Indian section, the second-largest such population in the country after the Chambal

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Enemies of the State: America’s Mustangs

The nation’s wild horses are under siege by oil, gas, mining and other special interests, with total disregard for public lands

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Trophy hunters take aim at Yellowstone’s Grizzly Bears

Last summer, the Trump administration removed the bears off the Endangered Species Act list of threatened species, paving the way for states to implement trophy hunting seasons

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Human-Croc conflict: Lessons from Down Under

As crocodilians (Alligators, caimans and true crocodiles) re-wild former ranges globally, Australia’s model of croc management and peaceful coexistence should be of use to other countries, including India

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A historic judgement by the Supreme Court on elephant corridors

By ordering the shutdown of illegal resorts built on the Sigur Plateau corridor in the Nilgiris, the apex court has set a precedent for more effective pachyderm-protection laws in the future

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Save these camels of Kutch

The Kharai is a unique breed of camel found only in Kutch, which feeds on mangroves. But salt-making industries operating in the area are threatening its food supply and existence

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The Tiger in Tamilakam

The striped big cat of Asia occupied a unique place in the psyche and ethical consciousness of the ancient Tamils, something which continues to this day

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Killing the Ganges river dolphin, slowly

The impact of the Jal Marg Vikas Project on Ganges River dolphins, in both the Ganga and Brahmaputra, could be catastrophic

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Criminalising bestiality safeguards society

If India’s laws do not adequately punish those who commit sexual assault on animals, they may move on to unleash their cruelty on humans too