Tag: wild life

World Wildlife Day 2025 (WWD2025) will be celebrated under the critical theme of “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.” This...

Wild animals touch our lives every day. Whether it’s the birds we hear in the garden or the fish on our plates,...

Triumph of Conservation: Saving Biodiversity Through Action

In a groundbreaking move, Tamil Nadu has taken proactive measures to protect its wild elephants by implementing an innovative AI-based surveillance system....

The timing of when creatures in the animal kingdom eat plays a crucial role in their survival and overall well-being. This finely tuned behaviour is orchestrated by a combination of internal and external factors, including circadian rhythms, which act as the "master clock." However, the specific mechanisms governing feeding behaviour in animals remain a puzzle. A recent study, led by Associate Professor Kanae Ando of Tokyo Metropolitan University, used fruit flies as a model organism to shed light on this intricate process.

Contrary to the conventional notion that female frogs simply submit to the desires of persistent males, a new study reveals that they frequently fake their own deaths to evade their amorous pursuers.

A new study reveals that climate change has become a significant driver of amphibian declines worldwide. Climate change effects have emerged as the most common primary driver of deteriorating amphibian populations from 2004 to 2022, affecting 39% of species, compared to just 1% during the previous two decades (1980-2004).

About 40.7 per cent (2,873 species) of amphibians are now classified as globally threatened under the IUCN Red List categories, which include Critically Endangered, Endangered, and Vulnerable, according to a report. The report published in Nature reveals that the status of amphibians globally is continuing to deteriorate, with an increase from 37.9% in 1980 and 39.4% in 2004.

Elephants, the largest land animals with brains exceeding 250 billion neurons, have once again demonstrated their remarkable intelligence, showcasing their problem-solving prowess. In a study published in Animal Behaviour, wild elephants at Thailand's Salakpra Wildlife Sanctuary have been observed unlocking puzzle boxes to access a tantalizing reward of jackfruit.

Despite the persistent threat of poaching, African rhino populations have shown a promising increase, with an estimated 23,290 rhinos on the continent by the end of 2022, marking a 5.2% growth from the previous year.