TRAFFIC and SAWEN

TRAFFIC recently released a report on the status of conservation of Red Panda. It recommended use of platforms like SAWEN for conservation efforts. TRAFFIC TRAFFIC is ‘Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network’. It is an international non-governmental body concerned with sustainable trade ..

Reintroduction of Burbot

The burbot, a freshwater predatory cod, is to be reintroduced into the freshwater habitats of UK after half a century. Burbot It is the only cod fish that lives in freshwater habitats. It resembles a tadpole and lives at the ..

Gaurs in Valmiki Reserve

Recent reports peg the current population of the vulnerable Gaurs in Valmiki Reserve at 150 individuals. The success is said to be due to increase in grassland cover. Valmiki Reserve Valmiki National Park, Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary is located ..

Hard Ground Swamp Deer

Authorities of the Kanha National Park claimed that the population of the near-extinct Hard Ground Swamp Deer has been improving in the area. Swamp Deer: Swamp deer is commonly known as ‘Barasingha’ meaning ‘twelve horned’. It is a deer species ..

Palla’s Cats

Lack of records on the status of Palla’s Cat population in Ladakh is impeding the conservation of this small felid species. About the Animal: It is a small wild cat found in grassland and montane steppe habitats in Asia. It ..

Otters in Chilika Lake

The spotting of the Eurasian Otter in Chilika Lake for the first time is being seen as a sign of success of the strong conservation efforts. Eurasian Otter: It is a semi-aquatic mammal that is classified as a near threatened ..

Red Panda

Researchers recently confirmed that the red panda is actually 2 different species using genetic data. This increases the imperative for conservation efforts. Distribution: The red panda is an endangered species of arboreal mammal. It is found in the Himalayan region ..

Wildlife Conservation and Birds Club of Ladakh conducts Great Backyard Bird count exercise

The Great Backyard Bird count exercise was recently carried out by the Wildlife Conservation and Birds Club of Ladakh. During the exercise, two new bird species namely ‘Red Throated Thrush and Plumbeous Water Redstart’ have been found for the first ..

Madhya Pradesh forest department radio-tagged Indian Pangolin

The Forest department of Madhya Pradesh has recently radio-tagged an Indian Pangolin for the first time, on the occasion of World Pangolin Day, February 15, 2020. It was tagged by the forest department and a non-profit agency the Wildlife Conservation ..

Assam govt. sets up Anti Depredation Squads to avoid human-wildlife conflicts

The state government of Assam has set up 15 Anti-Depredation Squads of Forest department to deal with human-wildlife conflicts in state. The squads would help Forest Department to reduce casualties in conflict situations. About Anti-Depredation Squads These squads will be ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019