Lift ban on shahtoosh trade in Kashmir; provide livelihood options: panel to Centre
The panel has urged Centre to conserve and breed chiru goats as that will revive the shatoosh industry and also the chiru population
Drought-hit Zimbabwe plans to trade in wildlife
The country is reeling under a severe drought and over four million people need food-aid
Wild and unprotected
Poachers and smugglers continue to snip through the tatty net of existing Indian wildlife protection laws
Free as a bird?
Thriving illegal trade in wild birds benefits city-based traders, while the traditional trappers are blamed and struggle to survive
In dubious battle
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) has failed to curb illegal trade in Indian wildlife and wildlife products. …
SAVING THE STURGEON
Leading caviar exporting nations agree to voluntarily restrict sturgeon fishing to pre-empt a ban by CITES
Making a killing
Only poachers profit from rules and regulations that alienate local people from natural resources
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 22, 2022)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Myanmar, a country in turmoil, emerging as key transit hub for wildlife trade: Report
Traffickers are using Mizoram as a new route to smuggle animals to supply the growing and thriving exotic pet market in India
CMS CoP 13 closes: Proposal to restrict trade in protected species diluted
Proposal to Article III of CMS dealing with trade of Appendix I species has been struck down
30,382 wildlife crimes recorded in India
Poaching and wildlife crimes have increased 52 per cent in India even though the environment ministry claims otherwise
Radio-tracking drone to aid wildlife census
A drone developed by a few researchers has successfully detected some tiny radio transmitters
Turning turtle
Olive Ridley sea turtles have been coming to the Gahirmatha coast in Orissa for thousands of years for mass nesting. But for two consecutive …
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
Sustainable peatland management can prevent future pandemics: Study
Peatlands harbour a variety of disease-spreading hosts; flora and fauna in them are also being harvested, increasing contact with humans
Racket trafficking Bengal monitor lizards busted in Odisha
The species is one of the most illegally traded reptiles and its population is dwindling
CITES CoP 2019: Conservationist Vivek Menon wins Clark Bavin Award
Menon, who heads conservation non-profit Wildlife Trust of India, was awarded the award for his efforts towards wildlife enforcement at the …
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
Wildlife markets in Laos host dangerous pathogens, finds study
There is a high risk of transmission of these pathogens to humans posing a potential threat to gloabl health
SDGs: Governments' commitment to battle illegal wildlife trade applauded
The inclusion of targets to protect endangered species and end wildlife trafficking in the global goals is a strategic step, says an expert
Frogs are falling silent
The decline of the frog population is an early warning that something is seriously wrong with living conditions on Earth
Pangolin poaching: 2 rescued, 17 kg scales recovered in Odisha in 11 days
In the latest case, over 3 kg pangolin scales were recovered from Balasore district August 2, 2021
COVID-19: Shut pet markets, animal protection organisation urges PM
The animal rights organisation said that both SARS and COVID-19 were caused by viruses linked to wildlife markets in China
Hornbills in peril
Hornbills, also known as avian farmers for their unique role in disseminating seeds and regenerating forest trees, are threatened by changing …
Elephant tusks seized, four arrested in Bihar
The prime accused repeatedly claimed that he was the proud owner of two captive elephants that died four years ago and that their tusks were kept …