It has become so common to see an animal species being listed as endangered, it no longer surprises me. But that doesn’t mean it fails to create a twinge of sadness at the failure of the human race in protecting fellow species, especially, when most
Dogs are man’s best friend, family, and greatest companions come what may. This has again been proven affirmative in Himachal Pradesh’s Paragliding haven, Bir Billing, where the bodies of two people were recovered guarded by their pet dog. The man, Abhinandan Gupta (30), a resident
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