Why we need to listen to hunters
Biologists have often used the hunter's knowledge for wildlife studies. But strict laws have silenced their voice
Draft wildlife bill to make life tougher for poachers, easier for industrialists
The draft, not yet in the public domain, proposes to turn the National Board for Wildlife, which can raise red flags against large industrial …
A peek into the secret lives of Indian spiders
India is home to several unique species of spiders; some are known to science, while many others are yet to be discovered
Tribal hunting rights vs wildlife protection laws: Is there a middle ground?
Forest rights in India reflect correlative duties of tribal communities to preserve wildlife and it is in consonance to the fundamental duty …
Drought in Kenya forces herders to invade wildlife habitats
Over the past few weeks, about 10,000 nomadic herders have systematically targeted private game lodges, ranches and smallholdings
Lock & hold
The jallikattu bull row in Tamil Nadu provokes the law v culture debate
Hunters are invited
At Pakke Tiger Reserve, NANDINI VELHO learns how a hunting tribe can be partner in conservation
Making slow headway
Hurdles in the way of a buffer zone in Arunachal tiger reserve
No mermaid fairytale
A scientific conservation programme notwithstanding, the dugong remains in peril
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