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Red Panda Conservation

The recent birth of red panda cubs at the Himalayan Zoological Park near Gangtok marks achievement. After seven years without successful births, this event revives hopes for the...

August 4, 2025

India’s Wind Energy Growth and Wildlife Challenges

India’s wind energy sector saw rapid growth in early 2025, adding 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of capacity. This was an 82% increase from the previous year, raising the total...

August 4, 2025

Alpine Musk Deer Conservation

The conservation of the Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) in India faces challenges due to misidentification and management issues. A report by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) in...

August 4, 2025

Matri Van Initiative

The Matri Van initiative was launched in Gurugram as step towards ecological preservation and urban sustainability. This urban forest project, part of the Government of India’s ‘Ek Ped...

August 4, 2025

Pollution Status of Gujarat Rivers

Recent data from the Union government reveals that thirteen stretches of rivers in Gujarat are officially classified as polluted. The Sabarmati river stretch between Raysan and Vautha is...

August 2, 2025

Darwin’s Frog

Recent efforts in Chile focus on saving the endangered Darwin’s frog. This tiny amphibian is known for its unique reproductive behaviour and distinctive leaf-like skin. The Chilean government...

August 2, 2025

Ashtamudi Wetland Conservation

The Kerala High Court has recently mandated urgent steps for the protection of the Ashtamudi wetland. This follows a public interest litigation denoting severe pollution, encroachments, and ecological...

August 2, 2025

Tiger Introduction in Debrigarh Sanctuary

The Odisha government has announced plans to introduce tigers into Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Bargarh district. This move aims to revive the big cat population in the state....

August 2, 2025

Barbados Threadsnake

The Barbados threadsnake, the world’s smallest-known snake, was rediscovered in 2025 after nearly two decades without a confirmed sighting. This tiny, elusive reptile had been feared extinct. Its...

August 2, 2025

2023 Marine Heat Waves

The year 2023 witnessed marine heat waves (MHWs) of unprecedented scale and intensity. Covering 96 per cent of the global ocean surface, these events lasted four times longer...

July 31, 2025

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