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Study shows sheep recognise human faces

London, Nov 8 (IBNS): A new study published in the Royal Society journal Open Biology has suggested that sheep can recognise human faces.

Foreign aided poachers gang, NE militants involved in rhino killing incidents in Kaziranga : Assam forest minister

Guwahati, Nov 7(IBNS) : Assam forest minister Pramila Rani Brahma on Tuesday said foreign assist poachers gang and some militant groups of North East India are involved in the rhino killing incidents in Assam's Kaziranga National Park (KNP).

Climate change pushing this Lemur to the limit: says study

New York, Oct 31  (IBNS): Human disturbance of tropical rainforests in Madagascar — including wildfires, burning and timber exploitation — have led to reduced rainfall and a longer dry season, further pushing greater bamboo lemurs to the brink of extinction, according to a new study in the journal Current Biology.

Python spotted in Katra station, video goes viral

Jammu, Oct 31 (IBNS): A 15-foot python snake was spotted recently at Jammu's Katra station, which left people in shock.

Look up Shivang Mehta's book to know all about the brand ambassador tigers of India

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Nature conservation should be given utmost importance and bureaucracy should not be allowed to dictate terms in regards to tourism, said popular wildlife conservationist, author and photographer, Valmik Thapar, recently at a book launch in New Delhi.    

UK: Spider presumed extinct discovered in Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire, Oct 5 (IBNS): Beware arachnophobes! A spider presumed to be extinct was found in the UK's Nottinghamshire nearly after 50 years, reports said.

Turtle Sanctuary to be set up in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

Allahabad, Oct 4 (IBNS): In order to protect the rich aquatic biodiversity of river Ganga from escalating anthropogenic pressures, development of a Turtle Sanctuary in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, along with a River Biodiversity Park at Sangam has been approved under the Namami Gange programme.

Assam forest minister reopens Kaziranga National Park for tourists

Guwahati, Oct 2 (IBNS): After witnessing the devastating flood four months back, which led to deaths of over 300 wild animals including one horned rhinoceros, the Kaziranga National Park in Assam reopened for tourists on Monday.

India to host Global Wildlife Programme to address illegal wildlife trade

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IBNS): India is hosting the Global Wildlife Programme (GWP) jointly with World Bank and United Nations Development Programme as part of its efforts to address illegal wildlife trade across 19 countries of Asia and Africa.

Rehabilitated rhino gives birth to her second calf in Manas national park

Guwahati, Sept 3 (IBNS): The forest staff of Manas national park in Assam and the members of the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) were delighted after a rehabilitated female rhino on Sunday morning gave birth to her second calf in the UNESCO world heritage site.

India observes Global Tiger Day on July 29

New Delhi, Jul 29 (IBNS): Tiger protection is still a challenge all over the world, said Union Environment & Forest Minister Dr Harshvardhan while addressing a Global Tiger Day event in New Delhi on Saturday.

India’s oldest tigress dies in Assam state zoo

Guwahati, July 16 (IBNS) : Swati, believed to be the oldest tigress in India, died at the age of 21 in the Assam State Zoo in Guwahati on Sunday morning, officials said.

Dinosaurs’ loss was frogs’ gain, says study

Washington, July 4 (IBNS): Most of the frogs alive today owe a big thank you to the asteroid or comet that delivered the coup de grace to the dinosaurs.

US: Bear kills 16-year-old race participant in Alaska

Juneau, Jun 20 (IBNS): A 16-year-old race participant was killed by a black bear in Alaska on Sunday, reports said.

Baby elephant found dead on Malaysia highway

Kuala Lampur, June 19 (IBNS): A baby elephant was found dead on a Malaysian highway and expected to be killed by a running vehicle, according to BBC News.