India’s elephants will suffer huge setback if proposed changes to Wildlife Protection Act are passed

The exception allowing private ownership of elephants has led to widespread abuse and harm. Now, legalising their trade will mark a dangerous regression.

Alok Hisarwala

· Jan 31, 2022 · 06:30 am

In Rajasthan, the law to protect the camel is contributing to its decline

A 2015 blanket ban on the sale of the animal across the state border has slashed its price, making sustenance difficult for breeders.

Azera Parveen Rahman

· Sep 12, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Tigress Avni killed on court’s order, says SC, refuses to take contempt action

CJI SA Bobde said that trophy hunting was a serious matter, but added that the court cannot interfere at this stage.

Scroll Staff

· Feb 26, 2021 · 03:07 pm

Tigress Avni killing: SC issues contempt notices to Maharashtra officials for rewarding shooter

The petitioner alleged that authorities had arranged a function after the hunt and a silver idol was given to sharp-shooter Asgar Ali.

Scroll Staff

· Feb 10, 2021 · 05:52 pm

Asiatic lion population rises 29% in Gir; Modi and Environment Minister Javadekar laud Gujarat

The state forest department also said the distribution area of lions in Saurashtra has increased by 36%.

Scroll Staff

· Jun 11, 2020 · 06:11 pm

Actor Pamela Anderson writes to PM Modi, urges him to promote veganism at government events

She wrote to the prime minister on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 29, 2019 · 02:25 pm

How the perfect paintbrush may be killing thousands of mongooses every year

For every kilogram of mongoose hair that is used in brushes, about 50 animals are killed. An estimated one lakh mongooses die for art annually.

Sibi Arasu

· Nov 12, 2019 · 07:30 pm

US: Baby turtle washes up on the shore, dies after consuming 104 pieces of plastic

A sea turtle rehabilitation coordinator for Gumbo Limbo Nature Center said all turtles who die on the coastline have plastic in their intestines.

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· Oct 09, 2019 · 07:08 pm

Delhi zoo’s last Cape buffalo dies allegedly after consuming plastic, inquiry ordered

The zoo’s veterinary officer Abhijit Bhawal found a plastic-like material in the stomach of the animal during the autopsy.

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· Sep 05, 2019 · 08:46 pm

In Kashmir, research into migratory birds flies into an unexpected problem – poachers’ guns

Birds fitted with satellite transmitters to track their movements are being shot down.

Athar Parvaiz

· Apr 21, 2019 · 07:30 pm

Poop, photos and genes indicate that endangered Kashmir musk deer is also present in Nepal: Study

The study concluded that contrary to belief, the alpine musk deer does not exist in the Himalayas of Nepal or in northwest India and Pakistan.

Sahana Ghosh

· Apr 20, 2019 · 09:30 pm

Maharashtra: Injured tigress dies after being tranquillised during rescue operation in Tipeshwar

T-4 was spotted with an injury caused by a wire snare in September 2017 and was next seen on May 5, 2018.

Scroll Staff

· Mar 19, 2019 · 01:11 pm