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Valley of flowers

20 Sep 2024

The Valley of Flowers National Park: A Historical and Natural Treasure

Discover the rich history of the Valley of Flowers National Park, from its accidental discovery in 1931 to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about its botanical wonders, rare wildlife, and mythological significance.

31 Jul 2019

Tiger population growth 'good sign' for meeting UN goals

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the nation's tiger population had reached 2,967.

05 Mar 2018

Endangered Sumatran tiger disemboweled, hung for attacking Indonesian locals

Despite warnings by conservation officials to not harm the big cat, the villagers announced plans to kill the animal.

19 Feb 2018

Pangolins being smuggled through ivory trade routes: Study

The researchers found that local hunters in Gabon are selling increasing numbers of Pangolins to Asian workers stationed on the continent for major logging, oil exploration, and agro-industry projects.

02 Feb 2018

Polar bears can't find enough seals to eat, warming may make it worse: Researchers

The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet, and melting ice forces polar bears to travel greater distances to catch their main meal – young seals.

31 Jan 2018

Three red-headed vulture nests found in Cambodia

Global vulture populations are declining at an alarming rate.

Asian giant softshell turtle

20 Dec 2017

Believed extinct, nest of globally endangered turtle species spotted in Cambodia

Since 2007, a total of 378 nests have been protected and 8,528 hatchlings released.

14 Dec 2017

Scientists urge IUCN to uplist Cheetahs from 'vulnerable' to 'endangered'

Fewer than 3,600 adult cheetahs remain in the region, the researchers found.

10 Nov 2017

The face of extinction: Image of world's last-of-its-kind male white rhino goes viral

Scientists are trying to develop IVF techniques that might keep the white rhino species alive.

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.

Animal extinction

19 Sep 2017

Size matters? Biggest and smallest animal species at greater risk of extinction, says study

Large vertebrates – or animals with a backbone – are often fished, hunted, trapped, poached or killed as unintentional bycatch.

18 May 2017

China: Court sentences man to five years imprisonment for selling endangered animals

The man, who has been identified by his surname Wei, conducted his business on social media platforms and managed pet stores that sold animals including otters, boa constrictors and toucans since 2015, the people's court of Dongxing city said.

Yellow-eyed penguins

16 May 2017

Yellow-eyed penguins could be wiped out in 25 years: Study

The study highlights where conservation efforts could be most effective in building penguins' resilience against climate change, researchers said.

Endangered species

04 Jan 2017

How we shop hurts endangered species – Read

To procure beans for that coffee or tofu, for example, forests have been cleared in Sumatra, Indonesia and in Brazil`s Mato Grosso, adding incrementally to the habitat loss driving dozens of animals and plants towards extinction.

Jacqueline Fernandez

13 Dec 2016

Jacqueline Fernandez says protect endangered animals this Christmas

Jacqueline Fernandez wants to share her concern towards wildlife and wants people to be more aware socially and morally.

Animal extinction

19 Oct 2016

Humans are eating wild animals to extinction, says study!

This decline in animal population is drastically affecting the environment, as well as undermining food security of millions of people in Asia, Africa and South America.

07 Sep 2016

Inching toward extinction: Only 5000 of the world's largest gorillas left on Earth!

Officials at the International Union for Conservation of Nature's global conference in Honolulu confirmed that the majestic species of Eastern Gorillas (Gorilla beringei) now faces the risk of disappearing completely, with just 5,000 left on Earth.

31 Aug 2016

Climate change victimizes American Pika species; study reveals future extinction!

Unfortunately, another animal species has fallen victim to climate change and has been declared endangered – the American Pika.

15 Mar 2016

Out of 96,000, 50 animal species in India are “critically endangered”: Govt

The Zoological Survey of India conducted studies, through which, 96,000 animal species were recorded to inhabit India.

05 Mar 2016

Did you know? 7 weird facts about giant pandas – Watch!

Watch the video to know some weird facts you might not know about pandas!

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