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
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
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
The Indian rhinoceros is a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List. The animal has been pushed to the edge of disappearance owing to a combination of natural disasters, habitat loss, climate change, and poaching. Poaching kills dozens of these endangered animals annually in India,
Good news comes along with the New Year, the population of endangered snow leopards has increased. This first-time study, by Himachal Pradesh’s forest department in association with the Mysore-based Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF), puts the number of snow leopards between 52 and 73. The study
The Guinness World Records has officially recognized a British cat, 27-year-old Flossie, as the oldest living cat. In general, the average life span of cats is 12-18 years. Flossie has come a long way and is still healthy and playful like a young cat. But
Many experts and conservationists have come together to show their dissent regarding the proposal for amendment of the Wildlife Protection Bill, 2022, by the central government. The bill lays down the ground to prohibit the poaching of elephants and man-elephant encounters. This amendment is to
Soil restoration and conservation are very important. As per the latest research done by a few scientists at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, large herbivorous animals like Ibex and Yak and Asian elephant play a vital role in maintaining the soil carbon in grazing
There is World Elephant Day and World Lion Day, but not every animal on the planet gets a day to its name to celebrate its uniqueness and role in the ecosystem. However, World Animal Day is observed to address the plight of all animals –
The decade-long project of bringing African cheetahs to the Indian subcontinent seventy years after the animal’s extinction in the country is finally coming to fruition. After much discussion, negotiations, and planning, eight cheetahs will arrive in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno-Palpur National Park (KPNP) on September 17.