In Maharashtra’s Western Ghats, a 27-year-old conservationist is on a mission to save otters

Malhar Indulkar is educating children and fisherfolk about sustainable fishing and riverine ecosystems.

Neha Jain

· Feb 21, 2021 · 09:30 pm

In India, the protocol to deal with feral and stray dogs in tiger reserves lacks teeth

In protected areas, dogs are a threat to both ungulates, which they hunt, and carnivores since they carry infectious diseases like rabies and parvovirus.

Sahana Ghosh

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Mayank Aggarwal

· Jan 11, 2021 · 09:30 pm

A corridor meant to protect sloth bears around Mount Abu may not actually serve its purpose

The eco-sensitive zone notified in November is meant to help the species move between two wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Rosamma Thomas

· Jan 09, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Cyclones Nivar and Burevi have brought relief to migratory birds in parched Tamil Nadu

More action is needed to conserve bird habitats, which desperately need rain-filled storms to enable their prey to thrive, suggest experts.

Nalini Ravichandran

· Jan 08, 2021 · 07:30 pm

While the leopard population is growing in India, its habitat is fast vanishing

Compared to other carnivores, the leopard has been able to survive better in an increasingly human-dominated landscape.

Manish Chandra Mishra

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Mayank Aggarwal

· Jan 02, 2021 · 01:30 pm

In J&K, the world’s largest mountain goat is under threat from poaching, overgrazing and insurgency

Once thought to be extinct in India, the markhor is in peril again in some areas.

Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

· Nov 22, 2020 · 09:30 pm

Illegal wildlife trade between India, Nepal and China threatens red pandas and pangolins

Strengthening communities and reformulating wildlife laws are crucial for conservation efforts in the eastern Himalayas.

Sangay Tamang

· Aug 30, 2020 · 09:30 pm

Mauritius: Thousands protest over death of dolphins after oil spill, demand inquiry

Many demonstrators blamed the government over its slow response to the disaster.

Scroll Staff

· Aug 30, 2020 · 06:40 pm

Rhino poachers in North East have links with Manipur insurgents, police say

Recent arrests suggest that cadres of the Zomi Revolutionary Army are a crucial cog in a transnational horn smuggling racket.

Sadiq Naqvi

· Aug 27, 2020 · 07:30 pm

Indus dolphins are dying out in India – but thriving in Pakistan

Translocation of the species across the border is a possible solution, say experts.

Vivek Gupta

· Jul 24, 2020 · 09:30 pm

Opinion: Preserving India’s tiger habitats can help prevent the next pandemic

We can achieve optimal health outcomes by understanding the interconnectedness between humans, environment and animals.

Madhu Verma

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Amit Mallick

· Jul 21, 2020 · 09:30 pm

Wildlife traffickers are taking advantage of gaps in India’s growing air transport network

Exotic birds, iguana, python and leopard cubs, among others, are routinely seized from check-in and cabin luggage.

Mahima A Jain

· Jul 15, 2020 · 01:30 pm