On November 11, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) issued revised guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOP) to deal with the cases of human-tiger conflicts. In the new guidelines, the NTCA stated that during the emergencies arising due to straying of tigers in human habitation,
The scientists have created a fake rhino horn – identical to the authentic rhino horn in appearance and form. This invention, the scientists believe, could be used to swamp the rhino horn market with the fake horns, creating confusion and a price drop that would
A 4-year-old tiger has died in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district after it got stranded between river rocks, a forest official revealed on Thursday, November 5. On the previous day, the big cat was found trapped between rocks in Sirna River near Kunada village, located around 27
Often referred to as ‘grey ghost’ the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a solitary hunter residing in the tough terrain of 12 Central Asian and Himalayan countries including India, Pakistan, Nepal and Mongolia. The majestic cats live in the jagged highlands of India (at an
These are critical times and surely, the importance of preservation of wildlife and aquatic species is not a lost cause. Thankfully, there are a few individuals who are making a difference by actually doing something towards this cause. A few young Indian conservationists have taken
For wild animals, life is about having the guard up at all times and looking for every single opportunity that comes their way. After all, it’s about the survival of the fittest. This tug of war in nature’s most extreme climate and geographical regions puts
Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest is in its eleventh edition, and this highly competitive contest highlights the best astrophotography from around the world. This year, the competition received over 4,600 entries – which has set a new record in itself from 90
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCB) is a legal multi-disciplinary organization established by the Indian government under the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, to combat organized crimes against wildlife in the country. The Bureau headquarter is in New Delhi and five regional offices at
The majestic tigers are one of the endangered wildlife species. The beautiful skin and other organs of this beautiful animal have made him prone to the poaching and fear-inspired killings. Sundarbans, which are spread through India’s Bengal region and Bangladesh, are home to a large
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is an online global wildlife photography competition that features hilarious photographs of wildlife species with silly expressions or doing funny things. The competition was started four years ago by two renowned photographers – Tom Sullam and Paul Joynson Hicks. The