From enormous elephants to tiny shrews: How mammals shape and are shaped by Africa’s landscapes

Africa’s mammals are a global treasure that must be protected

Pressure tactics

SOUTH AFRICA

BOTSWANA

Shelved!

Sale of African ivory stocks

Attacking in defence

The logistics of conservation

SOUTH AFRICA

Project marred

Biting drought fuels human-wildlife conflicts in Kenya, Horn of Africa

Ongoing dry spell displaces wildlife from their habitats in search of pasture and water

Towards a tusk-less future

The role of tusks in sexual selection questioned

Elephants electrocuted

On the rampage

Legislator burns forest camp in Assam's Nameri National Park

In Short

As told to Parliament (July 20, 2023): 60% wells recorded rise in water level in May

All that was discussed in the House through the day  

Three in every five wildlife crimes in Europe go unpunished: Report

Birds were the species most targeted in wildlife crimes

Wildlife Institute of India working on vaccine to reduce ‘vermin’ populations, awaits further funding

The immune-contraception has already been successfully used in USA, Brazil and Africa

Goods train driver booked after two female elephants mowed down in Odisha

Forest officials said the animals were killed becuase the train was speeding 

On elephant’s trail

The animal’s movement can help ascertain seasonal boundaries

Global Eco Watch: Pregnant Gaur killed in Kerala; 6 held

Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology 

Tusker v makhna: Who will woo the female elephant?

Jumbo alert

SMS-based alert system can drastically cut human-elephant conflicts

Our forests are burning

People's relationship to the forest

Forest advisory committee clears way for mining in Saranda

Land alloted to Rungta Mines is home to elephants, tribals and Maoists

Bat Tracks

On the tracks of two Indian bat species: one found in abundance, the other most elusive