When we talk about wildlife conservation, we often forget that there are countless tiny organisms that play as crucial a role as an elephant, a tiger, or an eagle. We want to protect the majestic animals by channeling a significant amount of funds to their
Dr. Anish Andheria, CEO of Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT), India, needs no introduction. He is a well-learned man who is a renowned conservationist by profession and wildlife photographer by heart. A celebrated author and a regular columnist in India’s top newspaper publications, Anish and his
Although listed in the IUCN Red List as a species of least concern, Himalayan Ibex almost disappeared from the area a few years ago due to poaching. The majestic animal has been susceptible due to illegal hunting, habitat loss, and deteriorating forage quantity amid climate
The Indian rhinoceros is a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List. The animal has been pushed to the edge of disappearance owing to a combination of natural disasters, habitat loss, climate change, and poaching. Poaching kills dozens of these endangered animals annually in India,
Good news comes along with the New Year, the population of endangered snow leopards has increased. This first-time study, by Himachal Pradesh’s forest department in association with the Mysore-based Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF), puts the number of snow leopards between 52 and 73. The study
The US is experiencing massive amounts of snow and sub-freezing temperatures since Sunday, which has obstructed holiday travels. The deep freeze was caused by the arctic bomb cyclone that made its way through the country. A bomb cyclone forms when a mass of low-pressure air
English illustrator and painter Frederick Barnard once said, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” But I think nothing beats a picture and a thousand words. If we are going to relive the best and the worst moments of 2022, perhaps we need both of these
Let’s make a New Year’s resolution: NO MORE WAR. Well, the thought of world peace is more of a wish than a promise but why can’t we make that resolve and direct our lives to that purpose? I guess it’s going to take a lot
The recent United Nations international wildlife conference enacted some of the most important protection related to shark species which are a prime target in the fin trade. The number of lizards, frogs, and turtles is also decreasing due to the pet trade. The CITES (Convention
The Guinness World Records has officially recognized a British cat, 27-year-old Flossie, as the oldest living cat. In general, the average life span of cats is 12-18 years. Flossie has come a long way and is still healthy and playful like a young cat. But