WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
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02 Jul, 2024, 11.45 PM ISTAs 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 ISTBig cat population rises from 10 in 2009 to 88 in 2024 in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve: Official The significant increase in the tiger population at the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Erode, Tamil Nadu, has been a cause for celebration among conservationists. Rajkumar, the Conservator of Forests at STR, revealed that the number of tigers has r...
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On World Environment Day, Anant Ambani's Vantara unveils a powerful celebrity campaign, pledges 1 million trees annually for a greener tomorrow Vantara, founded by Anant Ambani, launches a video campaign with top celebrities on World Environment Day to promote environmental conservation.
05 Jun, 2024, 04.24 PM 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 ISTEndangered whale spotted off Carolina coast, confirms NOAA. Everything you may like to know In an extraordinary incident, one of the world's rarest whales was spotted on the Marin County coast on Friday, much to the elation of researchers and scientists studying the natural ecosystem.
28 May, 2024, 09.17 PM ISTSachin Tendulkar spends ‘memorable’ Sunday with Ratan Tata; here's what kept them busy! On Sunday, Sachin Tendulkar, cricket's GOAT (greatest of all time), had a meeting with distinguished business magnate Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata & Sons. The two icons engaged in a deep conversation about their shared interests, includin...
22 May, 2024, 10.51 AM ISTWith killer tiger on the prowl, 36 villages put on alert in MP's Raisen Forest authorities in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district issued a red alert for 36 villages after a tiger killed a man near Bhopal. The big cat is on the prowl, causing panic in the region.
18 May, 2024, 04.05 PM ISTHumans have been utilising natural resources to create a sustainable future since antiquity Notre Dame is nearly 1,000 years old and has been damaged and repaired many times. Its last major renovation was in the mid-1800s. The massive beams that framed the structure were fashioned from European oak trees harvested 300 to 400 years ago.
18 May, 2024, 12.03 PM ISTForest fires in Uttarakhand threaten rare Himalayan fauna, say experts Annual forest fires in Uttarakhand cause extensive damage to precious forest resources, threatening rare Himalayan fauna like birds and butterflies. Breeding seasons coincide with fire seasons, making species like the cheer pheasant highly vulnerabl...
13 May, 2024, 06.17 PM ISTForest conservation, management in country saw advancement over last 15 years, India informs UNFF Globally, India ranks third in the net gain in average annual forest area between 2010 and 2020. During the session, India said it gives high priority to biodiversity and wildlife conservation, having expanded the network of protected areas to over ...
12 May, 2024, 04.36 PM ISTMore than 100 pilot whales stranded in Western Australia, experts say Ongoing rescue for 140 pilot whales near Dunsborough, WA. 26 deceased whales euthanised due to stranding. University of Western Australia notes tight social bonds. Area near Perth, popular tourist spot.
25 Apr, 2024, 10.24 AM ISTInside Buxa Reserve, voters relocate for tiger conservation efforts Two polling stations nestled deep within West Bengal's Buxa Tiger Reserve are slated to hold their final elections on April 19 before being decommissioned, as their relocated voters will return to their former villages to cast their votes. In March,...
15 Apr, 2024, 01.32 PM ISTIt's a boy! Athens zoo welcomes birth of rare pygmy hippo Male pygmy hippo born at Athens' Attica Zoological Park in 2024, a significant event for conservation efforts. The baby joins parents Lizzie and Jamal, the only pygmy hippos at the zoo, in the hope to grow into a healthy adult.
20 Mar, 2024, 02.12 PM ISTVisiting city wetlands Visiting this water-skimmed expanse is a delightful immersion into a hidden world bursting and bustling with life and natural beauty. As you step into this serene sanctuary, a concoction of sounds greets you - gentle rustle of reeds, chirping of bir...
18 Mar, 2024, 11.08 PM ISTHumans of business, raise animals' spirits Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can benefit society by enabling gender equality and protecting indigenous populations. Governments address human interactions with animals through conservation efforts, but businesses should also contribute fina...
14 Mar, 2024, 11.28 PM ISTA 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 ISTIf you want to protect animals, you have to protect humans first: Sumeet Gulati, Professor, University of British Columbia, Canada Congress leader Rahul Gandhi halted his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra due to protests after three people were killed by wild elephants. The cost of human casualties from encounters with big animals like elephants is far higher than the loss of crops. Devel...
24 Feb, 2024, 11.03 PM ISTBihar to bring 'Patna declaration' at international workshop to discuss bird conservation efforts A three-day international workshop on Bird Conservation Initiatives will be held in Patna from February 5. The workshop aims to check illegal hunting of wild and migratory birds and strengthen conservation efforts in countries falling in the Central...
04 Feb, 2024, 02.48 PM ISTIndia's snow leopard census: 718 spotted in first-ever estimation, majority roaming Ladakh India boasts 718 snow leopards, revealed in the groundbreaking Snow Leopard Population Assessment. Ladakh leads with 477, showcasing successful conservation efforts. Conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India, this first-ever scientific exercise c...
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