Tiger population growth 'good sign' for meeting UN goals
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the nation's tiger population had reached 2,967.
Jul 31, 2019, 15:06 PM IST
Endangered Sumatran tiger disemboweled, hung for attacking Indonesian locals
Despite warnings by conservation officials to not harm the big cat, the villagers announced plans to kill the animal.
Mar 05, 2018, 17:15 PM IST
Pangolins being smuggled through ivory trade routes: Study
The researchers found that local hunters in Gabon are selling increasing numbers of Pangolins to Asian workers stationed on the continent for major logging, oil exploration, and agro-industry projects.
Feb 19, 2018, 16:24 PM IST
Polar bears can't find enough seals to eat, warming may make it worse: Researchers
The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet, and melting ice forces polar bears to travel greater distances to catch their main meal – young seals.
Feb 02, 2018, 13:26 PM IST
Three red-headed vulture nests found in Cambodia
Global vulture populations are declining at an alarming rate.
Jan 31, 2018, 18:44 PM IST
Believed extinct, nest of globally endangered turtle species spotted in Cambodia
Since 2007, a total of 378 nests have been protected and 8,528 hatchlings released.
Dec 20, 2017, 13:27 PM IST
Scientists urge IUCN to uplist Cheetahs from 'vulnerable' to 'endangered'
Fewer than 3,600 adult cheetahs remain in the region, the researchers found.
Dec 14, 2017, 10:38 AM IST
The face of extinction: Image of world's last-of-its-kind male white rhino goes viral
Scientists are trying to develop IVF techniques that might keep the white rhino species alive.
Nov 10, 2017, 11:52 AM IST
Sordid business of illegal wildlife trade blooming, warns WWF
It is believed that Pangolins are the most illegally traded animals for their scales, which are used to treat asthma, rheumatism and arthritis.
Nov 02, 2017, 09:56 AM IST
Size matters? Biggest and smallest animal species at greater risk of extinction, says study
Large vertebrates – or animals with a backbone – are often fished, hunted, trapped, poached or killed as unintentional bycatch.
Sep 19, 2017, 11:09 AM IST
China: Court sentences man to five years imprisonment for selling endangered animals
The man, who has been identified by his surname Wei, conducted his business on social media platforms and managed pet stores that sold animals including otters, boa constrictors and toucans since 2015, the people's court of Dongxing city said.
May 18, 2017, 16:37 PM IST
Yellow-eyed penguins could be wiped out in 25 years: Study
The study highlights where conservation efforts could be most effective in building penguins' resilience against climate change, researchers said.
May 16, 2017, 21:22 PM IST
How we shop hurts endangered species – Read
To procure beans for that coffee or tofu, for example, forests have been cleared in Sumatra, Indonesia and in Brazil`s Mato Grosso, adding incrementally to the habitat loss driving dozens of animals and plants towards extinction.
Jan 04, 2017, 20:43 PM IST
Jacqueline Fernandez says protect endangered animals this Christmas
Jacqueline Fernandez wants to share her concern towards wildlife and wants people to be more aware socially and morally.
Dec 13, 2016, 15:12 PM IST
Humans are eating wild animals to extinction, says study!
This decline in animal population is drastically affecting the environment, as well as undermining food security of millions of people in Asia, Africa and South America.
Oct 19, 2016, 23:54 PM IST
Inching toward extinction: Only 5000 of the world's largest gorillas left on Earth!
Officials at the International Union for Conservation of Nature's global conference in Honolulu confirmed that the majestic species of Eastern Gorillas (Gorilla beringei) now faces the risk of disappearing completely, with just 5,000 left on Earth.
Sep 07, 2016, 19:45 PM IST
Climate change victimizes American Pika species; study reveals future extinction!
Unfortunately, another animal species has fallen victim to climate change and has been declared endangered – the American Pika.
Aug 31, 2016, 21:45 PM IST
Out of 96,000, 50 animal species in India are “critically endangered”: Govt
The Zoological Survey of India conducted studies, through which, 96,000 animal species were recorded to inhabit India.
Mar 15, 2016, 08:23 AM IST
Did you know? 7 weird facts about giant pandas – Watch!
Watch the video to know some weird facts you might not know about pandas!
Mar 05, 2016, 08:26 AM IST
