New eel discovered in Odisha after researcher mistakes it for another species

A researcher had initially collected individuals of the new species thinking it is rice-paddy eel

Odisha’s vulnerable coast: Chilika fishers robbed of livelihood since Cyclone Fani opened new mouths

The delicate salinity gradient of the lake disrupted; locals claim Odisha government’s Chilika Development Authority (CDA) not …

Did war in Ukraine drive more migratory birds to Chilika lake in Odisha?

There were over a million birds of 184 species in the lagoon in December 2022

More birds flock to Chilika this summer: Is that all good news?

As many as 61,350 birds of 95 species were counted in and around the Chilika lake during the annual avian summer count May 26

Chilika lake has 176 fishing cats, survey reveals

West Bengal declared the fishing cat to be its state animal in 2012. Authorities in Chilika also named the cat as the lake's ambassador …

Wet end of 2021 leads to fewer migratory birds in Odisha’s Chilika this year

Migratory birds are wintering in cultivated farmland near Chilika because of more water in it this year, say experts  

Odisha bird poaching: 2 arrested with carcass of migratory birds in Chilika

Around 5 poachers have been arrested in the state since October 

Winged birds flock Chilika a little early this time

Odisha wildlife officials spotted 22,000 birds of 62 different species in the Chilika lake till October 20, 2021

Irrawaddy dolphin found dead in Chilika

This is the 8th dolphin death in Odisha in 8 months

How some poachers became protectors of birds in villages around Chilika

Sensitisation activities by wildlife officers helped former hunters to turn a new leaf and become guardians of migratory birds visiting …

Carcass of Spinner dolphin found in Odisha

The recovery of the carcass has taken the number of dead marine animals in Odisha in the last five months to six

Odisha resumes evicting illegal prawn gherries in Chilika

29 of 97 acres of prawn culture pond area cleaned on day 1; drive to continue for few more days

COVID-19 takes a toll on Chilika’s boatmen

As many as 10,000 boatmen have been looking for alternate sources of income

Almost 50,000 birds counted at Chilika lake on May 25

Habitat improvement, availability of food and eviction of prawn gherries in the lake had caused more birds to flock to Chilika this year

Odisha forest dept claims dolphin population doubled in a year

Forest officials sighted 188 dolphins this year in Chilika Lake, up from 163 in 2020

Once upon a time, the Chilika was a part of the Bay of Bengal: Study

Historical records and the presence of stone anchors and hero stones confirm that the Chilika was a part of the sea once

Flamingos, pelicans yet to leave Chilika, despite early onset of summer

Some of the migratory birds have been staying at the lake because of the availability of food and water

Cruise tourism in India: Sailing into troubled waters

The shipping industry contributes around 3.01 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions annually; a single ship emits particulate matter equivalent to …

Over 15,000 hectares under illegal prawn enclosures: Chilika Development Authority

Rampant unlawful prawn culture is destroying the ecology of the lake, say environmentalists

World Wildlife Day: First-ever survey on fishing cats of the Chilika starts

Local fishers, wildlife activists and officials to operate 100 camera traps and enumerate the species’ population

Migratory birds leave Chilika early as summer sets in

Eastern Odisha’s average maximum temperature for February has gone up by 3-4 degrees Celsius

Global Eco Watch: Arm forest guards with guns instead of lathis, suggests SC

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Chilika sees record number of migratory birds amid bird flu scare

Rare falcated teal, mallard spotted during bird census

‘Gahirmatha dolphins migrated to deep sea due to climate change’

According to January 2020 census, only 62 dolphins were spotted at Gahirmatha — down from 126 in 2019 

1 million migratory birds counted at Odisha’s Chilika lake

The dismantling of illegal prawn farms inside the lake are being cited as the main reasons behind the avian gathering