China, Indonesia to cooperate on ocean conservation

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 08:56

China and APEC host Indonesia have signed an agreement to work together on marine conservation and ocean monitoring. They have called on other members to join in as part of the push for sustainable development, an official said here Tuesday.

South Africa rhino poaching hits new high

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 09:19

The number of rhino poached for their horns since January 2013 has increased to 725, exceeding the annual record of 668 set in 2012, South Africa`s department of environmental affairs (DEA) said Thursday.

60 new species of animal life found in Suriname

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 22:15

Scientists have discovered 60 new species of animal life during the course of a three-week expedition in the South American nation of Suriname last year.

Moily to travel by public transport every Wednesday

Last Updated: Friday, September 27, 2013, 13:43

Moily said he and all his ministry officials as well as those in PSUs under his ministry will travel by public transport every Wednesday.

Genome of big-cats unravelled in bid to help conservation

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 11:19

South Korean scientists said on Tuesday they had carried out the first DNA analysis of the tiger and four other great felines in a project to help critically-endangered cats to survive.

New map to overcome climate change created

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 15:20

Scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society, the University of Queensland, and Stanford University have produced a roadmap that identifies the world`s most vulnerable and least vulnerable areas in the age of climate change.

Prince William, David Beckham to fight illegal wildlife trade

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 22:46

London: Prince William has enlisted Soccer star David Beckham in the fight against illegal wildlife products as he launched a new global conservation organisation.

Govt approves Rs 351-cr scheme on water conservation awareness

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 21:22

The government today approved a Rs 351 crore project to increase awareness among children, industrialists and farmers towards water conservation and improve the demand side management of available water resources.

Rare birds set free in Arabian peninsula

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 19:57

A total of 4,405 Asian houbara bustards were released within the UAE as part of the Sheikh Khalifa Houbara Reintroduction Project to restore wild resident populations in the country.

Carnivorous predators enjoy a bit of fruit on the side as well!

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 17:23

It turns out that alligators and crocodiles do not live on meat alone.

CAG asks ASI to update its Conservation Policy

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 21:10

Noting that World Heritage sites were not receiving appropriate care and protection, government auditor has pulled up Archaeological Survey of India for not having a reliable database of monuments.

Gujarat launches awareness drive to protect Asiatic lions

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 21:00

With a view to inform people about legal provisions pertaining to protection of Asiatic lions, the forest department of Gujarat has launched a `Sinha Rath` (lion chariot) from Sasan Gir in Junagadh.