This World Wildlife Day let’s take a look at wildlife crimes in India
The Union government has cut the funds released under three flagship wildlife schemes even though poaching remains rampant
Understanding zoonotic diseases: ‘Humans tend to be naive to emerging viruses’
Population growth, rapid urbanisation and climate change are leading to the increase in new viruses, says Pranav Pandit, veterinary epidemiologist,…
Run-up to World Tiger Day: Can India become a tiger utopia?
The country should put more emphasis on educating people and changing their attitudes, so that a doubled tiger population can thrive with lesser …
Shark Week looms, but don’t panic
Not all sharks are the same. Only a dozen or so of the roughly 520 shark species pose any risk to people.
How humans and lesser known carnivores can coexist
Researchers suggest preventing diversion of forests for development, reducing livestock depredation and increasing efficiency of compensatory …
What’s on the menu for India’s most endangered canid?
Decrease in natural prey is a primary reason for decline in dhole population
Tranquilised wild elephant dies after falling off lorry; autopsy indicates cardiac arrest cause of death
Wildlife activist alleges negligence by forest department during capture operation
NGT direction to notify Odisha elephant corridors welcome, but more needs to be done
Survival, free movement of pachyderm population possible only if connecting corridors are revived, restored
Animal group urges PM Modi: Raise wildlife trade ban issue in G20 meet
The organisation also floated a petition, which, it claims, has received over one million signatures globally
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&…
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
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
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
Eggs from rescued pythons artificially hatched in Odisha
Hatchlings emerged from 27 of the total 30 eggs preserved in a hatchery
Global Eco Watch: Tree frogs create auditory illusion to find mate without being eaten
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
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