India Eco Watch: Major ecological happenings of the week (May 6-12)
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of Indian ecology, botany and zoology
Mammalian threads
A treatise on how science came to grasp evolution in mammals
India adopts SAWEN statute against wildlife crimes
The Union Cabinet headed by the prime minister, gave its approval for adopting the statute
Why environmental crimes are rising in India
There has been a 78 per cent increase in the number of environmental crimes in the country between 2019 and 2020. At the same time, courts are …
Human-wildlife conflict among greatest threats to animal species: WWF and UNEP report
Problem as much a development and humanitarian issue as a conservation concern, it says
Radio-tracking drone to aid wildlife census
A drone developed by a few researchers has successfully detected some tiny radio transmitters
Minister names deceased ornithologist as member of National Board for Wildlife
The board, chaired by the Prime Minister, has not met since 2014
Is India turning into a death bed for the last remaining South Asian tigers?
If the government does not wake up now and take corrective measures; Indian forests, wildlife and biodiversity have a very slim chance of recovery
Three in every five wildlife crimes in Europe go unpunished: Report
Birds were the species most targeted in wildlife crimes
COVID-19: Surge in illegal wildlife trading amid nationwide lockdown
Poaching incidents reported in Karnataka and Maharashtra
Increasing human footprint cutting Antarctica wilderness: Study
Data from 2.7 million records show how human activity has risen in Antarctica over the last 200 years
Kaziranga braces to curb human-wildlife conflict ahead of monsoon
Water levels rise inside the park every year, prompting animals to move highlands in areas of heavy settlements
Elephant crushed by train in Odisha’s Sambalpur
This is the 29th such death in Odisha in a decade and the second death in Sambalpur district within a month
Wildlife Week: Improved fielding can help overcome sour relations at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Human-wildlife conflict has led to strained relationships between villagers and forest staff
Bimstec: An opportunity to conserve wildlife and biodiversity
The regional alliance can promote an international model for close collaboration, cooperation, coordination and communication in the protection …
How pumped storage project inside Sharavathi Valley can threaten lion-tailed macaque
Sharavathi is one of the most exploited rivers in India; it flows for 132 km, but 4 major power projects on it produce 40% of all hydroelectric …
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%
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
Privilege motion against forest secretary
Relocate sensibly
It has never been based on any scientific forest-specific study
COVID-19: Experts raise concerns over China's measures to prevent illegal wildlife trade
China asks public for comments on a list of animals that can be traded legally
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 …