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 recent United Nations international wildlife conference enacted some of the most important protection related to shark species which are a prime target in the fin trade. The number of lizards, frogs, and turtles is also decreasing due to the pet trade. The CITES (Convention
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
African elephants are evolving toward a state of tusklessness in a region linked with extensive ivory poaching – a study on elephant traits and genetics in Mozambique states. The Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique is the main area where more tuskless female elephants are being
Encountering a whale while swimming or diving in the ocean is the worst nightmare of any ocean explorer. But Michael Packard, a 56-year-old commercial lobster diver, came face to face with this oddity when he was swallowed by a humpback whale. In June 2021, off
While the zoologists are trying hard to conserve the beautiful Bengal tigers, good news has come from Cuba’s National Zoo in Havana. A rare endangered Bengal tiger cub was born at this zoo. The tiger cub was born after 20 years of breeding attempts –
An adorable member of Ocean Park, Hong Kong, the world’s oldest male giant panda “An An” has died. The panda was euthanized at the age of 35 after he showed “steady signs of deterioration” over the last couple of years. A member of the park
Generally, lions cannot adapt to coastal habitats. But since their habitats are shrinking due to human interventions, lions have no choice but to move to coastal regions. Lately, the unusual lion sightings on the beaches of the western Indian state of Gujarat have left everyone
It’s quite surprising yet ironic that South African trophy hunter, Riaan Naude, has been shot dead using the same weapon he used for hunting wild animals. Reportedly, the 55-year-old hunter, who was infamous for killing lions and elephants, was found dead next to his car