India's tiger habitat declines by 41 per cent, says IUCN
The report warns that a similar decline could be expected over the next 20-30 years if conservation effort are not scaled up
Only 3,000 tigers left in the world, says IUCN
While India has registered an impressive growth in the tiger population, studies reveal that the big cats could be wiped off the face of the …
Glimpses into life in the Chambal
Chambal's unique ecology has made it home to more than 500 species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles. More than 30 of them are in IUCN's Red …
Two new species of moss rose discovered in south India
Both new species of Portulaca grow in sandy soil accumulated on rocky plateaus of Badami and Guledgudda taluks. They are restricted in …
Worst yellow fever outbreak in decades kills hundreds of rare monkeys in Brazil
Over 600 monkeys have died in rainforest region with no provision for vaccinating them
Global tiger population up by 22 per cent
India is the largest contributor to the increase in tiger population
Pollinating species declining worldwide
Habitat loss and hunting are major contributing factors
Hydropower is far from ‘harmless’, says study
Building of Brazil’s largest hydroelectric reservoir has caused loss of animal life in the surrounding area
Fishing and coral reef degradation threaten parrotfish in Andaman
New study says presence of a protected area, live coral and algal cover, significantly influences distribution and abundance of the specie
सन्नाटे की गूंज
यात्रा एक पर्यावरण आंदोलन की, जिसने विकास योजनाओं को दे…
Will IUCN ban on domestic ivory trade spark a global battle on conservation?
Two blocs of countries seem headed for a confrontation over the issue of ban on ivory trade
Bihar makes an attempt to boost gharial population
Population of the reptiles in India has declined by up to 94 per cent in past few years due to rampant hunting and killing for their skin
IUCN adds 361 birds to Red List
87 of these face extinction threat
Sounds of silence: a forest that survived 'development'
A trip to the Silent Valley National Park is a valuable lesson in the history of environmental movements and biodiversity conservation
विलुप्ति के कगार पर पहुंची प्रजातियों की सूची लंबी हुई
प्रजातियों की विलुप्ति रोकने का लक्ष्य 2020 तक हासिल करना …
Genetic study reveals presence of rare sub-species of hog deer
Researchers at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun reported presence of a small population of hog deer in Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP), …
Andamans, Lakshwadeep declared ‘hope spots’ by IUCN
Two groups of islands are the first in India to make it to the list of 50 global hope spots with significant wildlife and underwater habitats
Rare appearance
After a decade, the Bostami turtles stage a comeback in Tripura
To meet global target, countries want formal control over indigenous communities’ lands
As the Convention on Biological Diversity meeting takes stock of Aichi Targets, the suggestion of bringing indigenous communities’ areas …
More than 1,300 rhinos fell to poaching in Africa in 2015: IUCN
Poaching of rhinos is fuelled by the demand for their horns in Southeast Asia
Five new species of ‘flying’ monkeys identified
Study shows Brazil has the highest number of saki monkeys, an indicator of health of tropical forest systems
Blue whales face risk from ship strikes
Shipping lanes intersect with feeding areas of the world’s largest mammal
Only 100 Cross River gorillas left in Nigeria
Revised regional action plan launched for the conservation of the species, listed by IUCN as critically endangered
Iconic Indian fish on the verge of extinction, says study
The Humpback Mahseer is being replaced by non-native, blue-finned outsiders, which have been artificially bred and introduced in the river
The Earth’s Reporter
He used simple words and well-chosen moving images to show us what is wrong with the way we manage our natural resources and energy, and how we …