SAVING WILDLIFE
As Dolphin population drops in the Amazon river, a man toils to keep them protected Dolphin species, especially the one known as 'pink dolphins' have been declared endangered and their numbers are rapidly reducing along the Amazon, which has led to a man Fernando Trujillo towards taking a pledge to protect them at all costs. Thanks...
21 Jun, 2024, 03.44 AM ISTExtreme Heatwave: How Delhi Zoo and Wildlife SOS are safeguarding animals Delhi is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures soaring to 52°C. The Delhi Zoo and Wildlife SOS are actively implementing measures to protect animals from the extreme heat. These include installing coolers and sprinklers and enhancing diet...
30 May, 2024, 05.44 PM ISTAnant Ambani's Vantara aids timely rescue of an ailing elephant and her calf - Team travels 3,500kms from Jamnagar to Tripura Anant Ambani's Vantara aided an ailing elephant, Pratima, and her calf, Maniklal, in Tripura's Unakoti district. The initiative is supported by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation, located in the Jamnagar Refinery Complex.
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Canadian Wildfires: Can they cause havoc in the US similar to 2023? Here's what you need to know The feared Canadian wildfires have begun in dense regions of the country and there are possibilities of the toxic fumes from the fire descending on the United States.
27 Apr, 2024, 08.03 PM ISTBio-liquid repellent that helps the farmer save the crop from animal attack26 Feb, 2024, 06.40 PM IST A glimpse into Vantara, the ‘pet project’ of Anant Ambani, that rescued more than 2,000 animals Located in the 'Green Zone' of Jamnagar, Gujarat, this one-of-a-kind animal rescue and rehabilitation centre, currently houses more than 200 elephants, 300 big cats, 120 reptiles etc. It has also floated a breeding programme to conserve endangered s...
26 Feb, 2024, 05.08 PM ISTIndia sees improvement in Global Terrorism Index; scaling of efforts can save USD 159 bn to money laundering "Illicit trade undermines national security, risks legitimate manufacturing, leaks government revenue, jeopardises public health and safety, and erodes the trust of consumers and investors alike," it said. Tackling this issue is fundamental for safe...
28 Sep, 2023, 08.37 PM ISTAfrican Parks' bold move to save rhinos: Rewilding the world's largest rhino farm African Parks, a conservation charity, has acquired the largest private collection of rhinos in the world, the Platinum Rhino farm, with plans to release them into the wild over the next decade. The farm, previously owned by South African businessma...
24 Sep, 2023, 02.02 PM ISTBiologists in slow and steady race to help North America's largest and rarest tortoise species The US wildlife officials have reached an agreement with Ted Turner's Endangered Species Fund to release more Bolson tortoises on the media mogul's ranch in New Mexico. The "safe harbour agreement" will allow the establishment of a free-ranging popu...
23 Sep, 2023, 09.35 AM IST'You don't have to be an activist': Here's how your simple actions can help protect the Earth Human activities like pollution, climate change, deforestation, and resource depletion are posing threats to the planet's health and sustainability. Deadly heat waves across the globe are an indicator of what's wrong with the planet.
05 Aug, 2023, 08.40 PM IST8-year-old boy survives cougar attack at Olympic National Park in Washington An 8-year-old camper at Olympic National Park in Washington survived a cougar attack with minor injuries. The child's mother's intervention scared off the cougar. The park service will euthanize the animal. Area closures are in place.
31 Jul, 2023, 11.43 AM ISTIn heartbreaking decision, 43 stranded whales euthanized after rescue attempts fail in Australia Forty-three stranded whales were euthanized by wildlife officials in Australia following rescue efforts that failed. Despite extensive attempts by park and wildlife rescuers and volunteers to return the distressed marine mammals to deeper waters, th...
29 Jul, 2023, 11.59 AM ISTEntire pod of 97 pilot whales dies in Australia beaching The pod of 97 long-finned pilot whales gathered in shallow water off Cheynes Beach, about 400 kilometres (250 miles) southeast of Perth, on Tuesday, with scores stranding themselves on the sand.
27 Jul, 2023, 01.07 PM ISTInventor of Blue Jeans channels a new water-saving idea One pair jeans consume up to 3,800 litre of water in its entire journey right from the cotton field to our closets.
24 Jul, 2023, 09.35 AM ISTSaving the wildlife is not just a conservation point With Parliament reconvening, the amended Forest Bill is up for approval. To save wildlife, we also need to rethink our economic and conservation models.
19 Jul, 2023, 10.48 PM ISTRatan Tata's heartwarming Twitter post on sheltering stray animals during monsoons touches millions For those unaware, the Tata Group has long been recognized for its commitment to animal welfare. Through various wildlife conservation efforts, several Tata companies are actively working to make a positive impact in this realm. Their endeavors span...
05 Jul, 2023, 05.36 PM ISTTiger population is an indicator of the ecosystem's wellbeing If the tigers go extinct, the entire system would collapse. For instance, when the Dodos went extinct in Mauritius, one species of the acacia tree stopped regenerating completely. So, when a species goes extinct, it leaves behind a scar, which affec...
02 Jun, 2023, 11.45 PM ISTPM Modi's visit to Karnataka for 'Project Tiger' garners wide praise; former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen calls him 'ICONIC' Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a "safari" at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka amidst the picturesque surroundings of the towering Western Ghats on Sunday, as part of programmes to mark 50 years of "Project Tiger '. Modi, dressed in a sp...
10 Apr, 2023, 01.07 PM ISTNot possible for India to reintroduce Asian cheetah: South African expert "So, it would be impossible for India to take cheetahs from Asia for this reintroduction because there are a few left. Maybe one day we might be able to save the Asiatic cheetah. It's a very different-looking cheetah, but this is a species that is e...
17 Feb, 2023, 08.02 PM IST2,967 tigers in India across 53 tiger reserves: Centre tells SC The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that there are 2,967 tigers in the country spread across 53 tiger reserves, according to a 2018 report. The apex court was hearing a petition filed by Advocate Anupam Tripathi in 2017 seeking to save endan...
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