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Rare species of smooth-coated otter identified at Vaigai river’s...
In addition to the otters, researchers recorded 35 mammal species, including deer and mongoose, as well as 67 types of plant species.
Polyandrous bird Jacana on verge of extinction
The polyandrous bird ‘Jacana’ is on the verge of extinction owing to the severe damage to its habitat and wetland ecosystem in Kanniyakumari , the...
Editorial: A jumbo protection policy needed
Last week, a video of yoga guru Baba Ramdev performing asanas atop an elephant in Mathura, losing his footing and tumbling down the elephant, went...
Fewer migratory birds seen at Kumari wetlands
The coastal wetlands of Kanniyakumari have registered poor arrival of migratory birds this year. Blessed with three bird reserves in Manakudy,...
Dangerous Precedent: Vulnerable jumbos in Africa in earshot of...
While some African elephants parade across the savanna and thrill tourists on safari, others are more discreet. They stay hidden in the forests,...
Witness to world’s sixth mass extinction
Humans are witnessing the start of the first mass extinction in 65 mn years. What does biodiversity loss mean for us and the environment?
Tahr makes gradual comeback in several pockets of Nilgiris district
Further, he said that slopes and cliffs of Glenmorgan, which run up to Kodanad, except some barriers like Kalhatty, could be an ideal habitat with up...
Aus zoo welcomes 1st southern white rhino calf born in decade
The zoo said in a statement on Thursday that following a 16-month pregnancy, first-time mother Kipenzi gave birth just before 4 a.m. on Tuesday to the...
