By Rinkita Gurav
Vultures are excellent indicators of the ecosystem's health. They feed on dead animals and thus prevent the spread of disease by the cadavers on land and water. With citizen science and increased awareness about bird watching, this threatened species can be protected.
Vultures are excellent indicators of the ecosystem's health. They feed on dead animals and thus prevent the spread of disease by the cadavers on land and water. With citizen science and increased awareness about bird watching, this threatened species can be protected.
By Arun Singh
In February, officials at Madhya Pradesh's Panna Tiger Reserve radio-tagged various species of vultures including the Himalayan Griffon vultures which are native to the Tibetan region. The radio-tagging efforts have bore fruits as the migratory routes pursued by these airborne scavengers has been traced in an unprecedented achievement. Details here.
In February, officials at Madhya Pradesh's Panna Tiger Reserve radio-tagged various species of vultures including the Himalayan Griffon vultures which are native to the Tibetan region. The radio-tagging efforts have bore fruits as the migratory routes pursued by these airborne scavengers has been traced in an unprecedented achievement. Details here.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
अंतरराष्ट्रीय गिद्ध जागरूकता दिवस पर डब्ल्यूडब्ल्यूएफ इंडिया ने गिद्धों की प्रत्येक प्रजाति के संरक्षण की जानकारी के साथ भारत में गिद्धों की विभिन्न प्रजातियों पर एक पोस्टर जारी किया है।
अंतरराष्ट्रीय गिद्ध जागरूकता दिवस पर डब्ल्यूडब्ल्यूएफ इंडिया ने गिद्धों की प्रत्येक प्रजाति के संरक्षण की जानकारी के साथ भारत में गिद्धों की विभिन्न प्रजातियों पर एक पोस्टर जारी किया है।
By Arun Singh
A recent birdcount undertaken by birders across the country at the Panna Tiger Reserve brought good tidings. 247 species of birds were spotted in the three-day count of which 21 are in the IUCN’s list of threatened species
A recent birdcount undertaken by birders across the country at the Panna Tiger Reserve brought good tidings. 247 species of birds were spotted in the three-day count of which 21 are in the IUCN’s list of threatened species
By रवीश कुमार
By Diti Bajpai
Stray carcasses with a foul odor is a major issue breathing down our neck. They are carrier of several diseases. It's shameful on the part of their owners as well as authorities to leave these animals to rot, especially after milking them
Stray carcasses with a foul odor is a major issue breathing down our neck. They are carrier of several diseases. It's shameful on the part of their owners as well as authorities to leave these animals to rot, especially after milking them
By गाँव कनेक्शन
On an assessment based on 30 million field observations from 30,000 bird watchers, the second edition of State of India’s Birds report was launched on August 25 in New Delhi. It highlighted that there are over 204 species declining in the past three decades.
On an assessment based on 30 million field observations from 30,000 bird watchers, the second edition of State of India’s Birds report was launched on August 25 in New Delhi. It highlighted that there are over 204 species declining in the past three decades.
By Ramesh Pandey
The semal tree is in all its glory with its crown of scarlet flowers. Its gum, immature fruits, young roots and buds have several medical properties. This tree is associated with folklore and is significant in the socio-ethnic lives of people across the India-Nepal border.
The semal tree is in all its glory with its crown of scarlet flowers. Its gum, immature fruits, young roots and buds have several medical properties. This tree is associated with folklore and is significant in the socio-ethnic lives of people across the India-Nepal border.
By Kamal Singh Sultana
Guided by wildlife experts, cattle rearers in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer are contributing efforts to conserve the Great Indian bustard — a critically endangered bird species which is on the verge of extinction with less than 150 birds remaining.
Guided by wildlife experts, cattle rearers in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer are contributing efforts to conserve the Great Indian bustard — a critically endangered bird species which is on the verge of extinction with less than 150 birds remaining.
By Pankaja Srinivasan
Recognising the importance of preserving and protecting its biodiversity, Kiraksal village in Satara district has worked tirelessly towards improving the living conditions of not just its human inhabitants but also its birds, beasts and butterflies.
Recognising the importance of preserving and protecting its biodiversity, Kiraksal village in Satara district has worked tirelessly towards improving the living conditions of not just its human inhabitants but also its birds, beasts and butterflies.