The importance of native plants is becoming more and more significant in times of the existential climate crisis than it has been ever before. Native plants are the ecological basis on which the life of local birds and people depends. The loss of these indigenous
Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh are witnessing the heartwarming sight of endangered vultures as the majestic birds are returning to the skies over Dudhwa and Banbasa regions. This remarkable comeback is largely due to the ban on the drug diclofenac, which was once widely used
Himachal Pradesh has been in a celebratory mood since the news of a tiger being spotted in the Simbalbara National Park (SNP) was confirmed. This is the first-ever tiger sighting that has been documented in the park, which is spread over 27 sq. km. and
Cases of human-wildlife conflict have been on the rise in Uttarakhand with reports of attacks by wild animals such as leopards, tigers, and elephants increasing every month. Among these, leopard attacks are the most frequent and severe. Despite efforts to mitigate the conflict, it seems
Environmentalists and birdwatchers are worried about the declining number of migratory birds arriving at Punjab’s Harike wetland this year. According to the Harike Waterbird Census 2023, the arrival of migratory birds has dipped by around 14% as compared to the count in 2021. The biggest
In a bid to combat the rising instances of wildlife crime in Himachal Pradesh, the state government has announced the formation of an inter-agency committee. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has given a nod to the committee to work towards ensuring better surveillance, monitoring, and
In a significant breakthrough for the scientific community, researchers have discovered a new cuckoo bee species in the state of Kerala. The new bee species was named Thyreus narendrani, after the late T.C. Narendran, a renowned Professor of Zoology. A team of researchers from the
When we talk about wildlife conservation, we often forget that there are countless tiny organisms that play as crucial a role as an elephant, a tiger, or an eagle. We want to protect the majestic animals by channeling a significant amount of funds to their
Dr. Anish Andheria, CEO of Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT), India, needs no introduction. He is a well-learned man who is a renowned conservationist by profession and wildlife photographer by heart. A celebrated author and a regular columnist in India’s top newspaper publications, Anish and his
Although listed in the IUCN Red List as a species of least concern, Himalayan Ibex almost disappeared from the area a few years ago due to poaching. The majestic animal has been susceptible due to illegal hunting, habitat loss, and deteriorating forage quantity amid climate