China revives endangered local rice species

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 16:24

A rare indigenous rice species, which was almost extinct in the 1970s due to low output, is being revived in north China`s Hebei Province.

BNHS calls for human intervention to save endangered bird species

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 18:57

Citing the importance of human role in the preservation of wildlife, the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has urged to conserve species, particularly the endangered ones, through research and people support.

Rihanna`s photo with endangered animal leads to two arrests

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 19:59

Two people who allegedly peddle protected species are arrested after Rihanna shared a selfie with an endangered animal which was taken during a vacation in Thailand.

New Zealand faces flak for apathy towards rare dolphins

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 22:34

The New Zealand government Friday proposed a further fishing net ban off the west of the country`s North Island in a bid to save the world`s most endangered dolphin but critics say the move is too little too late.

Endangered sea turtles eating more plastic than ever

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 14:53

Endangered sea turtles are swallowing toxic plastic at twice the rate they did 25 years ago, according to a new study.

WWF ties up with bookstore chain to save one-horn

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 15:34

To save the endangered one-horned rhinoceros in Assam from extinction, WWF-India has tied up with a bookstore for raising funds and increasing public consciousness on the issue.

Indonesia sees rise in endangered Sumatran tiger numbers

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 13:53

A recent survey on tigers of Sumatra has revealed that Indonesia has a growing tiger stronghold on an island that is conserved under a private authority.

Endangered cat Iberian lynxes to go extinct within 50 yrs

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 14:20

The last 250 remaining Iberian lynxes in the wild are likely to get extinct within 50 years as the effects of climate change.

Satellite imaging could help maintain sustainable ecosystem

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 19:43

Satellites have shown how we can promote economic development in an environmentally sustainable manner by putting a price on nature`s resources.

Endangered animals give birth in Sipahijala Zoo

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 13:29

The Sipahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura is now a proud host to new-borns of three endangered animals - clouded leopard, pig-tailed macaque and spectacle monkey.

Lemurs detect predators by listening to alarm calls of birds

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 16:16

An endangered specie of Madagascan lemur has been found to listen to alarm calls of birds and other lemurs to warn it about the predators’ presence, a new study has revealed.

Saving Tiger a formidable challenge: CBI chief

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 16:48

It is a "formidable" challenge to protect India`s national animal - Tiger - from poaching and threat to its habitat, CBI chief Ranjit Sinha today told wildlife crime investigators from South Asia.