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%.

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· 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.

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· 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.

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· Mar 19, 2019 · 01:11 pm

West Bengal: Rhinoceros found dead with horn missing at Gorumara National Park

A forest officer said the carcass had a bullet injury and the animal is believed to have been poisoned or tranquillised.

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· Dec 26, 2018 · 04:34 pm

UP: Golfer Jyoti Randhawa arrested on charges of poaching in Dudhwa tiger reserve

Officials also arrested national-level shooter Mahesh Virajdar and seized weapons, wildlife equipment and other equipment from them.

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· Dec 26, 2018 · 02:28 pm

UP: Golfer Jyoti Randhawa arrested on charges of poaching in Dudhwa tiger reserve

Officials also arrested national-level shooter Mahesh Virajdar and seized weapons, wildlife equipment and other equipment from them.

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· Dec 26, 2018 · 01:05 pm

A British study examines pangolin poaching in Assam to tackle global illegal trade

A video shot by one of the researchers shows how the mammals are tortured and killed.

Mike Gaworecki

· Dec 18, 2018 · 09:30 pm