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17 May 2022

Hogan reveals he was making more than Rs 77 crore but Steve Austin earned THIS

Hulk Hogan's net worth is $25 million (Rs 194 crore). Hogan used to get $10 million (Rs 77 crore) at his peak. Hogan has also worked in Hollywood.

09 Jul 2021

35% of India's tiger range are outside protected areas, says report

According to it, India faces an increasing challenge of human wildlife conflict, which is driven by development pressures. Elephants are also seeking resources outside of forests and protected areas, the report said. The global wildlife population has fallen by an average of 68 per cent since 1970, WWF official says

World Wide Fund for Nature

13 Oct 2020

Moving to planet-based diets delivers high human health benefits

'Planet-Based Diets' will help human beings in reversing nature loss, halt deforestation, reduce water use and pollution, reduce emissions and will provide everyone with healthy and nutritious food. The report found that transitioning to planet-based diets delivers high human health benefits and low environmental impacts, including a more stable climate, less wildlife loss and more space for it to thrive, and, crucially, longer and healthier lives for people.

12 Nov 2018

Anushka Sharma promotes tiger conservation

She says, "Tigers - the glorious wild cats are in real danger of getting extinct and they need our help.

17 Jul 2018

Crocodile kills man, mob slaughters 292 crocodiles in revenge

Knives, machetes, swords and other such sharp objects to yank life out of the reptiles.

01 Mar 2018

Only 13% of world's tiger conservation areas meet global standards: Report

Tigers are one of the most poached and most hunted animals in the world, which has led their population to be listed as 'endangered species'.

02 Nov 2017

Sordid business of illegal wildlife trade blooming, warns WWF

It is believed that Pangolins are the most illegally traded animals for their scales, which are used to treat asthma, rheumatism and arthritis.

28 Jul 2017

'Slumdog Millionaire' actress Frieda Pinto joins tiger preservation movement

Frieda will promote Project CAT: Conserving Acres for Tigers, aimed at raising awareness to preserve the habitat of the declining numbers of the wild tiger. She has joined hands for it with Discovery Channel, which has collaborated with the Worldwide Fund for for Nature (WWF).

Wildlife trafficking

18 Apr 2017

Wildlife trafficking threatens 30% world natural Heritage Sites, claims WWF

The report `Not For Sale` by the World Wide Fund for Nature also sought additional and immediate measures to halt the worrying trend in illegal trafficking for international trade of CITES-listed species in the world`s most ecologically important places -- including World Heritage Sites (under natural category) in India.

Ganges river dolphin

23 Mar 2017

WWF to start counting Ganges river dolphin in November

After the rains stop in October-November, we will undertake the survey along a 534 km stretch of Bengal in six-seven spots, but with a difference from previous practice, Sen said.

Animal Electrocution

29 Jan 2017

Electrocution of wild animals increasing, experts raise concerns

According to experts, while shooting is risky and poisoning often harms cattle, leading to an uproar from the villagers, electrocution is a silent way that mostly goes undetected.

World Wildlife Fund

24 Nov 2016

Asian transport projects may endanger tiger conservation efforts, warns WWF

The WWF has warned that a massive infrastructure boom in the days to come may thwart years of efforts made in protecting the big cats in Asia.

World's largest marine reserve

29 Oct 2016

World's largest marine sanctuary in Antarctica receives the greenlight from EU!

According to the deal, an area covering 598,000 square miles (1.55 million square kilometers) of this sea will be further protected from human activities like fishing.

19 Oct 2016

Australia makes way for turtles to lay eggs; cleans up oil spill

The "oil patties" were discovered by rangers on Monday afternoon.

15 Oct 2016

Sushil Kumar to follow Great Khali: Double Olympic medallist eyes shock WWE move

If this arrangement comes to fruition, Sushil can become the second Indian superstar in world's premier sports entertainment, after The Great Khali.

29 Sep 2016

Tiger trafficking looms large; no visible decline in illegal trade trends, says WWF

The report found there had been 801 recorded seizures of tigers and tiger products across Asia since 2000.

Undertaker vs Yokozuna

28 Sep 2016

WATCH! When Undertaker rose from casket to beat Yokozuna in one of the most epic battles

One of the most epic battles in this specific match took place when The Undertaker took on Yokozuna.

05 Sep 2016

Good news for wildlife lovers! Giant panda no longer an 'endangered' species

On Sunday, the World Wildlife Fund announced that the giant panda is no longer considered an endangered species.

12 Apr 2016

World tiger population spikes for first time in decades; India alone registers 500 plus births

The number of wild tigers across the globe has increased for the first time in a century thanks to improved conservation efforts, wildlife groups said on Monday.

06 Apr 2016

Industry threatens nearly half of natural heritage sites: WWF

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