In Arunachal Pradesh, saving the Asiatic black bear from wildlife trade needs a nuanced approach

Conservation traditions that are ingrained in the local tribal lifestyles need to be recognised and integrated into mainstream policies.

Bikash Kumar Bhattacharya

· May 03, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Amid Covid-19 tourism slump, Nepal’s elephant ride operators are selling their animals to India

Activists allege that the ongoing cross-border trade is illegal and want the two governments to act against it.

Diwakar Pyakurel

· Apr 12, 2021 · 09:30 pm

In an Andhra Pradesh bird sanctuary, an otter sighting has led to excitement – and questions

While the presence of the species is good news, ecologists wonder if it will be a threat to the bird habitat.

M Somasekhar

· Apr 06, 2021 · 09:30 pm

A booming population of feral dogs is threatening the biodiversity in the Himalayas

Instead of brutal measures, the issue needs a multi-pronged, systemic approach, experts say.

Mahima Jain

· Mar 29, 2021 · 09:30 pm

32,000 Indians opt for voluntary disclosure scheme regarding exotic animals like kangaroos, lemurs

An amnesty offered by the environment ministry to those holding undocumented animals is a step towards regulating the wildlife trade.

Nikhil Ghanekar, IndiaSpend.com

· Mar 23, 2021 · 07:30 pm

With a new comic book, an ecologist has stepped up his efforts to save the elusive Madras Hedgehog

Brawin Kumar was introduced to the tiny creature because locals were worried about it often ending up as roadkill.

Vijaysree Venkatraman

· Mar 09, 2021 · 09:30 pm

In Bastar, conservationists are trying to save Chhattisgarh’s state bird from extinction

The Bastar hill mynah is endemic to the Kanger Valley, where the felling of trees for cultivation and developmental activities has put the species in danger.

Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

· Mar 07, 2021 · 09:30 pm

In Kashmir, a woman is on a mission to rescue wildlife – and break stereotypes

Aaliya Mir, a mathematician by training, has rescued snakes from the residences of Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti.

Athar Parvaiz

· Mar 06, 2021 · 09:30 pm

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