World Elephant Day: Why conservation efforts in Africa evoke opposing reactions
Uneven distribution of the jumbos across the continent has led to increase in human-wildlife conflict and loss of habitat
Dancing frogs of Western Ghats among most threatened amphibians globally
Like many other amphibians in the region, the genus is threatened by anthopogenic factors like land-use change, pollution
International Hyena Day: We must pave the way for a future where striped hyenas can thrive in Purulia’s wilderness
Habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching and illegal wildlife trade have led to a steep decline in striped hyena population
It’s a myth that male animals are usually larger than females — new study
Male-biased size dimorphism was found in only 28% of 429 mammal species examined
Eggs from rescued pythons artificially hatched in Odisha
Hatchlings emerged from 27 of the total 30 eggs preserved in a hatchery
What is the best time for rhino translocation in Assam? December, says study
Adult rhinos are the best candidates for translocation, a new study has said
Film screening, bird watching, trekking: How Arunachal celebrated 15 years of Bugun Liocichla
Bugun liocichla was the first bird to be discovered in India since its independence
Threatened species up by 25% in Queensland’s Wet Tropics due to climate change
Habitat loss, alterations in ecosystems and invasive species are among major threats
Global Eco Watch: Tree frogs create auditory illusion to find mate without being eaten
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World’s biggest bat colony gathers in Zambia every year: We used artificial intelligence to count them
Agricultural developments, wind farm may adversely impact the bat population at Kasanka National Park
Efforts to conserve marine mammals threaten poorer communities. A study examines how
Conflict between seal, sea lion populations and fishing communities has been on the rise in west coast of South America; fishers say …
Kenya’s first wildlife census report: 5 species critically endangered
The report recommends a population survey every three years and annual budgets for monitoring and management of wildlide
Madho Rao Scindia’s experiment with African lions in Kuno has lessons for the cheetah project
The Maharaja of Gwalior decided to bring the animals to his princely state solely for the purpose of hunting; it ended in disaster
CITES COP19 proposes budget of $150,000 for Big Cat Task Force
The Task Force will discuss challenges that affect enforcement and implementation of laws regarding illegal trade in big cats
India’s wildlife is under threat from free roaming dogs
The Animal Birth Control Rules for dog management are unscientific and being challenged in the Supreme Court
COVID-19: Animal advocates want illegal pet, meat marts shut
Five organisations write to Union health ministry, urging action in the wake of novel coronavirus pandemic
New strategy needed to curb 'jaw-dropping' wildlife trafficking in southeast Asia: Report
Organised criminal networks aided by wildlife cybercrime, inadequate laws and dismal conviction rates allow illegal trade to flourish
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
DTE Coverage: 2 summits, 1 agenda
Conferences were held in Geneva and Nairobi to decide future of biodiversity governance
Simply Put: Net trouble for Gangetic dolphins
Simply Put: Life cycle of a cheetah
New marine amphipod species found in Chillika Lake, Odisha
Shrimp-like crustacea named Demaorchestia alanensis
Similipal fires enter core areas, firefighters struggle in inaccessible forests
Fires spreading to the forest core is a sign of danger, say experts
No food in forests: Artificial greening of jungles equivalent to farming in wilderness for herbivores, says expert
India needs a single comprehensive law, nodal agency to deal with invasive species
Four more cheetah cubs born in Kuno; but experts point out captive breeding not conservation
Namibian female cheetah Jwala becomes mother for the second time, but never released in the wild