Wildlife conservation

Human-Cape Buffalo Conflicts in Tanzania

December 7, 2024

Recent studies in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) reveal the escalating conflicts between humans and Cape buffaloes. The Cape buffalo, an aggressive species, faces population decline, currently listed as Near Threatened. Between 1999 and 2014, its numbers fell by 18%. ..

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Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary: Madhya Pradesh’s 8th Tiger Reserve

December 5, 2024

The Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary has recently been designated as a tiger reserve and was made by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved the move, which is anticipated to enhance ecotourism in ..

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12th International Tourism Mart in Kaziranga

November 28, 2024

The 12th International Tourism Mart (ITM) takes place in Kaziranga from November 26 to 29, 2024. This annual event aims to connect tourism businesses from northeastern India, which encourages partnerships among various stakeholders, including buyers, sellers, and media. The Ministry ..

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Lucknow’s First Night Safari Project Unveiled

November 21, 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government is developing India’s inaugural night safari in Lucknow. Construction commenced recently, with a projected completion date of June 26, 2026, which will open its doors to visitors in December 2026. Project Overview The night safari will ..

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Challenges in Dolphin Conservation in India

November 20, 2024

Dolphin conservation efforts in India face important hurdles as the National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) in Bihar remains inactive. Opened in March 2024, it is the first facility dedicated to the endangered Gangetic river dolphin. However, a lack of equipment ..

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Eurasian Wryneck Spotted in Tiruppur

November 20, 2024

The Eurasian Wryneck has made its first appearance at Nanjarayan Tank in Tiruppur district, which was recently designated a Ramsar Site. The bird breeds in Europe and migrates to Africa and Southeast Asia for winter. Its presence in Tiruppur was ..

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Migratory Bird Deaths Linked to Avian Botulism

November 18, 2024

High temperatures and low salinity in Sambhar Lake have led to a concerning outbreak of avian botulism. This situation has resulted in the deaths of at least 600 migratory birds in Rajasthan. Reports indicate that the die-off began on October ..

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Tamil Nadu Tackles Invasive Plant Threat

November 15, 2024

The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is dealing with a new ecological problem caused by an invasive plant called Senna tora. This plant, originally from Central America, has been found in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and nearby areas, which may harm ..

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World Wildlife Day 2023

March 3, 2023

World Wildlife Day is celebrated on March 3 by the United Nations. The main objective of the celebrations is to increase awareness of wild flora and fauna. Why is World Wildlife Day celebrated on March 3? Because the CITES – ..

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Odisha: CAMPA New Action Plan for 2023-24

January 12, 2023

The Odisha government’s State-level steering committee for the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) has approved an annual plan of INR 1,086 crore for the 2023-24 fiscal year, with a focus on reducing man-animal conflicts. The plan was ..

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