Tag: wildlife
Widespread Species Shrinkage, with Fish among Most Affected
In a sweeping global analysis encompassing thousands of animal and plant species, a concerning trend has emerged: species across the board are shrinking in size. Researchers have pinpointed this phenomenon most prominently in fish, which are undergoing significant reductions in size.
Birds in Peril; Alarming Declines and Urgent Actions
When some birds like the Indian peafowl enjoy an upswing, majority of birds face a decline in numbers, according to the recently released "State of India's Birds 2023" report. Based on data contributed by around 30,000 birdwatchers, this comprehensive report identifies concerning patterns in bird populations, highlighting the precarious state of raptors, migratory shorebirds, and ducks.
Alarming Persistence of Illegal Pet Trade Threatening Orangutans
As Asia’s only great ape, orangutans remain a prime target for the illegal pet trade across the region. With their populations concentrated in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, the alarming figures from January 2013 to July 2023 underscore a distressing reality - at least 161 live orangutans have fallen victim to the clutches of illegal trade.
Birds Also Divorce From Partners
Like humans, birds divorce their partners too. Affairs and extended periods of separation lead to divorce among birds, according to a study.
Third Cheetah Dies of Mating Injuries; a Jolt to Reintroduction Programme
In a major jolt to the ambitious project of India to reintroduce Cheetahs into Indian Forests, a third Cheetah airlifted from South Africa, died at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
World Wild Life Day; Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation
March 3 is World Wildlife Day. It is a United Nations International day to celebrate all the world's wild animals and plants...
Sea Cucumber Illegal Trade On the Rise in India
As the World Fisheries Day falls on November 21, a new report from Traffic says that the illegal trade of Sea Cucumbers,...
70 % of Wildlife Lost Since 1970
The World has lost about 70 per cent of its wildlife population since 1970 with biodiversity loss and climate change sharing many...
Animals Living Long And Having Few Offspring Less Vulnerable to Weather
It is not just humans but animals also face adverse impact of climate change. But how does climate change affect the animals?...
Rhino Poaching Decreases But Not Far From Threat
Rhino poaching across the world declined since 2018, which according to environmentalists and officials say is quite encouraging for Rhino population. However,...
