Predators are re-colonising old habitats, finds study

Contrary to popular perception, predators moving into hitherto ‘alien’ environments are only recolonising what they had once lost

Mammals in wildlife trade host 75% of known zoonotic viruses

The researchers surveyed the association of 226 viruses responsible for zoonotic diseases with more than 800 mammal species 

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 other wildlife

Does your pet need a jab against COVID-19?

Animals are being administered experimental vaccines. But what do experts have to say?

Why do tigers have stripes?

Tigers’ distinctive striped coats help them hunt successfully

Philosopher Martha Nussbaum’s new book takes hard positions on animal rights, predation

In an interview with the New York Times (NYT) December 6, 2022, Nussbaum made an implicit equivalence of predation with rape

Academia can help humans and large carnivores coexist

It can help foster better institutional arrangements, especially in places like Romania, India and Brazil, where there are substantial …

Sloth bear, dhole, tiger most affected among apex predators globally due to road development: Study

More roads will be built in the years to come and can wreak havoc on top predators worldwide, study warns

‘Alien species cause sudden disruption’

Lacking the evolutionary history with invasive species, ungulates are caught off guard 

Red fox displacing blue counterparts in Norway’s alpine areas

Litter left by humans as well as roads are aiding the red fox in its spread, says study

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