International Union for Conservation of Nature

Striped Hyena spotted in Corbett National Park after 5 years, authorities call it a ‘good sign’

The national park authorities have decided to put up cameras in the area to count the number of hyenas present in the region. According to reports, the last time a hyena was spotted in Corbett National Park was back in 2017.

Aug 13, 2021, 09:29 AM IST

Hector's dolphin population witnesses 80 percent decline in New Zealand

"Hector's disappeared at such a rapid rate last century and with very little public knowledge, it was truly a silent slaughter in our inshore waters. 

Sep 07, 2017, 10:58 AM 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

Endangered bird spotted in China's Hainan province

A spoon-billed sandpiper was spotted in south China's Hainan province this week, the third time the endangered bird has been seen on the tropical island.

Apr 08, 2016, 16:19 PM IST