Since 2015, tiger population globally has increased from 3,200 in 2015 to about 4,500 in 2022
Study finds even vultures in protected areas not safe from toxic drugs
This summer, Bihar’s blackbucks won’t have to stray from their parched natural habitats for water
Earth Day 2024: Bhutan will host global meet today to mobilise finance for tiger conservation across Asia
Colossal snake fossil unearthed in Gujarat from 47 million years ago could be world’s largest
Vasuki indicus remains measure 10-15 metres long; could be comparable to current largest extinct snake Titanoboa
Kerala bird flu: Thousands of ducks to be culled in Alappuzha after reports of confirmed cases
The circulating H5N1 strain has killed millions of birds and mammals, including polar bear and penguins
Ongoing coral bleaching at Great Barrier Reef may be as bad or worse than 2016 event
Coral species considered to be resistant to bleaching also found to be affected and dying
Move beyond tiger numbers
Project Tiger must now take a holistic approach to benefit the wild cats and communities
Nearly 180,000 of Africa’s great apes face threats due to mining: Study
About 20% of mining areas intersect with critical habitats
Efforts to reconnect elephant corridors must be carefully planned
Advancements of landscape ecology, not just expert knowledge, need to be tapped into for identifying and restoring such corridors
Lack of scientific debate and involvement of all stakeholders will not help Project Tiger succeed
As we envision the next 50 years of Project Tiger, it is imperative to build on the lessons learned ...
Communities in Chhattisgarh & Uttar Pradesh are using tech, on-ground monitoring to reduce human-elephant conflicts
Engaging communities in conservation efforts is critical as India is witnessing an increase in conflicts between people and pachyderms
California’s 1st fatal cougar attack in 20 years: These tips can help in encounters with the Americas’ apex felid
Don’t run, bend or crouch; if a cougar attacks, fight back with whatever is at hand, even your bare ...
Is the tiger still ‘rajah’ of Java’s jungles? New study raises hopes
A single hair strand found in a village on the island in 2019 found to be genetically belonging to ...
A giant dolphin once resided in the Peruvian Amazon. Its closest living relatives today inhabit the Indus and Ganga
At 3.5 metres long, the Pebanista yacuruna was the largest river dolphin that ever existed
World Sparrow Day 2024: How a Mysuru woman is trying to bring sparrows back to the city
Kokila Ramesh Jain makes customised terracotta nests to help attract the birds; she also organises citizen awareness events to ...
DTE Exclusive: Rampant shark hunting in Digha along Bengal’s coast
Often sharks from both Digha and Kakdwip are sent to various top hotels in the state for the preparation of ...
Bihar’s only tiger reserve using green energy to provide water to wildlife during summer
Solar-powered pumps are being used to fill waterholes in the grasslands of VTR to provide water to tigers and ...
What is ‘liver fluke’, a dog-killing parasite that has spread to western US?
Researchers recommend caution for pet owners; parasite normally found in southern US, found in California for first time
Centre contemplating ban on wolf dogs. But what about the hybrids roaming India’s wilds?
We hardly know about people breeding wolf dogs in India; but we do know they are prevalent in the ...
South African cheetah gives birth to five cubs in Kuno
There are now 26 cheetahs in Kuno National Park, including 13 cubs
Thar she blows: An ice-free Northwest Passage has enabled the Gray Whale’s return to New England
Last seen in the age of commercial whaling, an ice-free Passage enabled the species to travel from Pacific to ...
SC raps ex-Uttarakhand forest minister for illegal construction, tree felling in Jim Corbett tiger reserve
Directs formation of committee to consider and recommend creating tiger safaris in buffer areas
Burden or boon? Wayanad residents divided on wildlife as interest groups advocate trigger-happy responses
Since January, a pervasive anti-wildlife sentiment has descended over the district and violent protests erupted against animals and conservationists
India records 1,036 species for backyard bird count — third highest globally
Among states, Kerala records most checklists, West Bengal reports most species