By Deepanshu Mishra
By Ashis Senapati
The Chilika Development Authority is working on a five-year action plan for fishing cat conservation in Chilika. The fishing cat is listed under the endangered species in the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a high threat of extinction in the wild.
The Chilika Development Authority is working on a five-year action plan for fishing cat conservation in Chilika. The fishing cat is listed under the endangered species in the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a high threat of extinction in the wild.
By Rahul Jha
As the population of the Ganges river dolphins declined alarmingly, a 60-kilometre stretch along the river in Bihar's Bhagalpur district was notified as Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary in 1991. But, three decades later, the endangered species continues to face the threat of extinction and in the last six months three dolphins were found dead in the sanctuary.
As the population of the Ganges river dolphins declined alarmingly, a 60-kilometre stretch along the river in Bihar's Bhagalpur district was notified as Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary in 1991. But, three decades later, the endangered species continues to face the threat of extinction and in the last six months three dolphins were found dead in the sanctuary.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
India, with around 3,000 tigers, is one of the safest habitats for tigers in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he released the All India Tiger Estimation Report 201. The population of tigers in India has increased from 2,226 in 2014 to 2,967 in 2018, a rise of 33%
India, with around 3,000 tigers, is one of the safest habitats for tigers in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he released the All India Tiger Estimation Report 201. The population of tigers in India has increased from 2,226 in 2014 to 2,967 in 2018, a rise of 33%
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 Anusha Mishra
By गाँव कनेक्शन
India’s only woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi not only launched Project Tiger to save the big cat but also helped in the enactment of a series of environmental protection laws.
India’s only woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi not only launched Project Tiger to save the big cat but also helped in the enactment of a series of environmental protection laws.
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 Ashis Senapati
Inscribing horoscopes on palm-leaves is a tradition in Odisha that is in its autumnal years. Artisans who painstakingly cast horoscopes on dried palm leaves with an iron stylus are being edged out by computerised horoscopes.
Inscribing horoscopes on palm-leaves is a tradition in Odisha that is in its autumnal years. Artisans who painstakingly cast horoscopes on dried palm leaves with an iron stylus are being edged out by computerised horoscopes.
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.