A female-only herd of European bison in war-torn Ukraine is looking for mates
After all male bison in Zalissia National Nature disappeared during Russian invasion, WWF launches campaign to translocate bull bison and …
International Snow Leopard Day: Of snow leopards and domestic dogs
‘Man’s best friend’ has become a big threat for the charismatic cat in Ladakh, as this account shows
As told to Parliament (July 18, 2022): Final notification on eco-sensitive areas pending for 8 years
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Africa Protected Areas Congress puts spotlight on protection and conservation of biodiversity
First-ever meet by IUCN to outline long-term strategies; to give voice to marginalised communities
Centre identifies 62 new elephant corridors; total now 150
East central region has the most corridors at 52; among states, West Bengal tops list at 26 corridors
Land use change major cause behind biodiversity loss, finds WWF report
Asia Pacific region lost 45% of its vertebrate population in four-and-half decades, while the global average was 68%
Half of Africa’s white rhino population is in private hands — It’s time for a new conservation approach
Additional revenue streams are needed to incentivise private and community rhino custodians
Can’t do without support: Wildlife Institute chief writes to environment ministry
The Union finance ministry on September 30, 2020 recommended that MoEF&CC ‘disengage’ from five autonomous institutions, including&…
Climbing the machan: Poverty and animal conflict in Karnataka
Human-wildlife conflict is a monumental issue for farmers living in subsistence, conflict with wild animals disproportionately impacts the poor
Snakebites in rural India: A slow suppuration
Most people in rural areas die from snakebites during the monsoon season; a quarter of these are children less than 15 years of age
Global Eco Watch: Reliance plans ‘largest zoo’ in Jamnagar
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
Report flags violations in creation of India’s first critical wildlife habitats
CWH notification was first initiated in 54 of Maharashtra’s 55 protected areas, where rights of forest dwellers can be recognised under …
Pangolin scale seizures jumped 10 times between 2014 and 2018: UN report
Pangolins have, recently, been vilified because of reports that linked them to the emergence of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 3, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal