Jan 28, 2024, at 05:17 am
Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey have discovered four previously unknown emperor penguin breeding sites.
Love is love: More animals show same-sex bonding in new study
Jan 25, 2024, at 03:34 pm
A new study adds to a growing list of some 1,500 animal species in which same-sex sexual behaviour is documented. Interest in this research is expanding after a long history of stigma within the field that led some earlier scientists to withhold evidence of same-sex sexual behaviour among animals. Mongabay correspondent Swati Thapa reports
10th Cheetah dies at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh
Jan 17, 2024, at 05:08 am
Bhopal/IBNS: A cheetah died in the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday afternoon, marking it the 10th such death since their reintroduction in India in 2022.
Human-Animal Conflict: Is controlling the population of these species a solution?
Jan 13, 2024, at 10:35 pm
A new report by the Wildlife Institute of India suggests population control of four species that are most in conflict with humans. The study was done in pursuit of a humane solution to increasing conflicts with certain species, as some states were considering culling. Researchers insist that the report provides only baseline information and the solutions will remain on paper without long-term study and data collection. Mongabay-India's Arathi Menon reports
Harike welcomes migratory guests amidst winter’s belated arrival
Jan 08, 2024, at 09:52 pm
As winter reluctantly unfolds its icy embrace across Northern India, the Harike wetland in Punjab witnesses a delayed but enthusiastic arrival of migratory birds. Approximately 40,000 to 50,000 feathered travelers have descended upon the region, transforming the wetland into a vibrant haven for avian enthusiasts and conservationists alike.
'Purrs in the wild!' Namibian Cheetah Aasha births three cubs in MP's Kuno National Park
Jan 04, 2024, at 04:59 am
New Delhi: Union Minister Environment and Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday shared the news of the birth of three cubs by Namibian Cheetah Aasha at the Kuno National Park located in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district.
Tigress, resting atop Gurudwara wall in UP's Pilibhit, captivates onlookers with unusual sight
Dec 27, 2023, at 06:03 am
Pilibhit (UP): People in Athkona village in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit district were stunned on Tuesday when they spotted an adult tigress perched on a wall, peacefully enjoying the winter sunshine. While the spectacle drew thousands of onlookers triggering a chaos, forest officials managed to rescue the big cat by tranquilizing it later.
Woman killed in wild buffalo attack in Asaam's Kaziranga
Dec 15, 2023, at 02:07 am
Kaziranga (Assam): A woman died after she was attacked by a wild buffalo near Agoratoli range in Assam's Kaziranga National Park on Thursday, officials said.
Scientists are planning to bring back Dodo to life, re-introduce them in Mauritius
Dec 02, 2023, at 09:35 pm
A group of scientists are trying to bring back the extinct Dodo bird to life and re-introduce them to Mauritius.
Nov 12, 2023, at 05:29 pm
The Asiatic wildcat, also known as the Indian desert cat, faces threats such as hybridisation of the species with the domestic cat, roadkills and expansion of infrastructure projects that fragments its habitat. In conversation with Mongabay-India correspondent Shuchita Jha, wildlife biologist Sumit Dookia who has been studying the Asiatic wildcat for over a decade discusses why the species hasn’t been a focal point in conservation priorities and possible ways to conserve the species.
Assam: Seasonal solar fence to protect paddy from wild elephants in crop fields
Nov 08, 2023, at 08:22 pm
‘Ready-to-be-harvested’ paddy spread over 20 hectares of cropland at Maliata area near Mirza in Kamrup district of Assam has been protected from a herd of wild elephant through the installation of a seasonal single-wire solar-powered fence in a collaborative initiative of Aaranyak and WWF.
Antarctica records first bird flu case: Reports
Oct 26, 2023, at 04:24 pm
A lethal strain of bird flu has been detected in Antarctica, a region known for being the key breeding ground for many birds.
World's oldest dog Bobi dies at 31
Oct 24, 2023, at 10:03 pm
The world's oldest dog- Bobi, has died at the age of 31 years and 165 days.
Namibian envoy hopes Kunho cheetahs will adapt to Indian environment
Sep 04, 2023, at 03:08 am
New Delhi: High Commissioner of Namibia to India Gabriel Sinimbo has said the death of some Cheetahs brought from his country to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is normal as they were introduced to a new environment, media reports said.
PM Modi praises all those protecting the Asiatic Lion in India on World Lion Day
Aug 10, 2023, at 05:34 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the dedication of all those working towards protecting the habitat of the Asiatic Lion, which survives only in the wild of India, on the World Lion Day on Thursday,
Nashik: Man injured in leopard attack
Jul 31, 2023, at 03:27 am
Nashik: A young man was injured after being attacked by a leopard at Naigaon village in Sinnar taluka of the district.
India’s tiger reserves have helped fight climate change
Jul 22, 2023, at 06:31 pm
Enhanced conservation management of tiger reserves in India has helped avoid forest loss, preventing one million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. This represents $93 million in ecosystem services from the avoided social cost of emissions. The researchers suggest that biodiversity conservation programmes could generate revenue from carbon credits that could be traded in voluntary carbon markets. Mongabay-India writer Neha Jain reports
Tamil Nadu: Female elephant found dead
Jul 12, 2023, at 11:08 pm
Chennai: A female wild elephant was found dead outside a forest range near Thadagam in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.
Assam State Zoo in Guwahati set for massive transformation, eyes premier wildlife destination status
Jul 11, 2023, at 08:17 am
Guwahati/IBNS:Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed plans to revamp the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati, with the ambitious goal of transforming it into India's premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
Canada bans tensing of cosmetics on animals
Jul 02, 2023, at 10:59 pm
Toronto/Ottawa: The Canadian government has banned the testing of cosmetics on animals.
Jun 17, 2023, at 03:53 am
Gir (Gujarat) A team of wildlife rescuers saved two lion cubs from a well that had fallen into an open well in Jasadhar Range of Gir East division during the cyclone Biparjoy's landfall on Thursday evening, media reports said.
Project Cheetah is a new symbol of friendship between India, Namibia: S Jaishankar
Jun 08, 2023, at 07:55 pm
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the Project Cheetah has emerged as a “new symbol of friendship between India and Namibia.”
Puri: Silkworms will not be killed to prepare fabric for deities of Sri Jagannath temple
May 30, 2023, at 10:25 pm
Puri: The silk cloth, which is popularly known as (Geet gobind Khandua) and used in the rituals of deities in Sri Jagannath temple, Puri will be prepared aesthetically without killing the silk worms.
Arunachal Pradesh: Kaiser-e-Hind Butterfly sighted in Mechuka
May 29, 2023, at 02:31 am
Itanagar:Kaiser-e-Hind butterfly, one of the rarest butterflies in India, was sighted by an avid wildlife photographer for the first time in the jungles of Mechuka, Shi-Yomi district in Arunachal Pradesh.
Centre forms high-level Cheetah Project Steering Committee
May 27, 2023, at 05:41 am
New Delhi: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), which implements Project Cheetah, has formed a high-level Cheetah Project Steering Committee, a press release by the Union Environment Ministry said.
Kenya: 10 lions killed, conflict between human and wild animals increase
May 15, 2023, at 02:15 pm
At least 10 lions were killed by herders in southern Kenya in the past week, as per Kenya Wildlife Service.
May 10, 2023, at 06:39 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A female cheetah released from South Africa in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park died of mating injuries on Tuesday, a government statement said.
Madhya Pradesh: Another cheetah, which was brought to India from South Africa, dies
Apr 24, 2023, at 09:55 am
Sheopur: An approximately six-year-old male cheetah, which was named ‘Uday’, died at Kuno National Park on Sunday, making it the second such fatality over the recent past.
Another solar fence installed in Assam to combat human-elephant conflict
Apr 23, 2023, at 01:00 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Taking a step further in wildlife preservation in Assam, biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak has installed a 4 km stretch of community-operated solar fence to mitigate human-elephant conflict (HEC) at Bordol village in Goalpara district with support from US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Tigers burn bright in India under the shadow of human-animal conflict
Apr 21, 2023, at 06:08 pm
According to the latest census, 3,167 tigers have been recorded in India. Tiger population in India is close to saturation, note experts, prompting discussions on sustainable development amid rising human-animal conflict. Mongabay India writer Saurabh Katkurwar reports