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They are male, rich, politically connected, celebrities. And occasionally, they hunt wildlife
Celebrities live on a different planet than the rest of us. The planet may look similar to Earth but there are subtle differences. Most of its landmass is covered in dense forests of kale, under whose iron-rich leaves roam ravenous packs of magazine…
Crocodiles no Threat to Manjira, Dam Safety Experts Ignorant
The recent contentions by the State Dam Safety Organisation (SDSO) that crocodiles in the Manjira reservoir posed a danger to the dam, and that they were also polluting the drinking water supply source to Hyderabad, have been by one of the world’s foremost experts on crocodiles. According to…
Border forces briefed on elephant safety and wildlife offences
In an effort to strengthen awareness and response to wildlife-related challenges along the Indo-Bangladesh border, the Meghalaya Forest Department conducted a sensitisation programme for Border Security Force(BSF) personnel stationed at the 193rd Battalion in Ranikor, Gumaghat Border Outpost (…
Book Review
Elephant Wings of Freedom by Dr. Chaitanya Sridhar is a profound exploration of the intricate relationship between humans and elephants, delving deep into the socio-ecological dynamics that define this bond. Drawing from her expertise as a psychologist and environmental conservationist, Dr.…
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Watch: Cobra regurgitates seven chicken eggs after gobbling down eight
A cobra recently found its way into a chicken coop in Kerala, India, where it killed a hen and gobbled eight of the eggs lying around the henhouse. A rather squeamish viral video shows that the reptile soon regurgitated seven eggs.The video, shared on the social…
SC Shows Glimmer of Hope for Cheetah Reintroduction Plan in India
The government's application has also tried to answer the apex court's concerns by assuring that reintroduction of cheetahs shall not be done at the cost of Asiatic lions, tiger conservation or of any other national park or sanctuary....
Wildlife too needs a good drought
Recently, a couple of elephants died in Karnataka, and the cause of death was attributed to dehydration. These deaths garnered substantial media attention and public sympathy. This year, Karnataka is experiencing an intense summer following weak…
India and Oman to jointly undertake research on sharks and rays in Arabian Sea
Kochi, May 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) A joint initiative between India and Oman to boost research and conservation of sharks and rays in the Arabian Sea will be launched at an upcoming workshop at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), it was announced on Friday.Experts from…
Far away from Gujarat?s lion territory of Gir forest, lioness carcass found buried in limestone mine in Jamnagar
An Asiatic lion that had been roaming in Jamnagar district far away from established lion territory was found dead in an abandoned limestone mine on Friday, with forest officers saying that prima facie the big cat was electrocuted. ...
Wildlife at India's 2024 Elections: Imaginary Polls Shed Light on Nature's Demands During Voting Season
India is in the middle of the biggest general election ever. Almost one billion voters are voting to elect the 18th Lok Sabha, making it the largest in the world. There are polling officers, election agents, returning officers, election observers, and a battalion of staff making polling…
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