Population of striped hyenas at Rajaji National park on rise

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 10:46

he population of striped hyenas, a near threatened species, is on the rise in the Chilla and Gauhri ranges of Uttarakhand`s Rajaji National Park, a park official said.

India, Nepal to jointly work for tiger conservation

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 19:04

Encouraged by the remarkable growth of its tiger population over the past few years, Nepal is working with India for joint conservation efforts for the endangered big cats.

3 tiger cubs sighted in Ranthambore reserve

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 18:47

Three tiger cubs have been sighted in Ranthambore national park in Rajasthan`s Sawaimadhopur district.

Gujarat to undertake census of Great Indian Bustard

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 14:49

The Gujarat government will soon undertake a census of the Great Indian Bustard, one of the most critically endangered flying bird species in the world, to ascertain its exact population.

Wildlife panel unhappy with OIL for violating green norms

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 20:00

Days after Petroleum Minister Veerappa Moily took over additional charge of Environment Ministry, a wildlife panel has come down heavily on state-run Oil India Limited (OIL) for violating green norms while laying pipeline through an ecologically sensitive area in Assam.

Tigers sighted during wildlife census

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 10:39

Pug mark of tigers and leopards have been noticed by forest personnel and students conducting the wild animal census in Sathymangalam and Erode forest divisions in the district for the past six days.

Kerala takes measures to check spread of FMD to wildlife

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 13:55

With the outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) causing heavy casualty of cattle population, Kerala Forest Department has issued a set of guidelines to check its spread among wildlife.

Elephant stuck in pit in Kaziranga, critical

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 19:45

A female elephant was Tuesday seriously injured when she got stuck in a deep muddy pit in Kaziranga National Park.

Wildlife census commences in Erode

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 19:43

The annual wildlife census commenced in Sathyamangalam and Erode forest divisions Tuesday.

Chimps are rational, not conformists

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 16:47

Researchers have found chimpanzees are sensitive to social influences but they maintain their own strategy to solve a problem rather than conforming to what the majority of group members are doing.

Kenya sounds alarm over extinction of Grevy`s zebra

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 09:09

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) says Grevy`s zebra, a rare species, is in danger of becoming extinct if urgent measures are not taken to reverse the trend.

MoEF to submit report by Jan 9 on ways to protect Kaziranga

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 18:58

The National Green Tribunal today gave time till January 9 to the Environment Ministry to submit its report on ways to protect the environment inside Kaziranga sanctuary as also the wild life there which is being affected by traffic movement on National Highway 37 passing through it.