An effort to preserve forests, wildlife
The story of nature and wildlife conservation in India, particularly in West Bengal, presents a brighter picture compared to many so-called "developed" industrial nations.
The story of nature and wildlife conservation in India, particularly in West Bengal, presents a brighter picture compared to many so-called "developed" industrial nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated Vantara, a unique wildlife conservation, rescue and rehabilitation initiative in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
On World Wildlife Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Sasangir, a wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat on Monday.
Even as the government has increased the focus on conservation of wildlife, instances of human-animal conflict have resulted in loss of life of both humans and animals over the years. A large number of elephants have lost their lives due to various reasons ranging from electrocution, poisoning to accidents.
The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021, precisely, aims at safeguarding and conserving the wildlife by rationalising schedules that lay out species under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
The report was released in Gandhinagar on sidelines of the 13th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP 13)
A research shows that fitting radio collars, which enable monitoring of numbers and movement of animals, does not compromise on their safety
Wildlife poachers in Kenya will face the death penalty since life sentence or fines are insufficient deterrents. The country is home to a wide variety of treasured species in national parks and reserves. Last year nine rhinos were killed.
Kishore Chaudhuri (1946-2017), a frequent contributor to The Statesman on wildlife conservation for more than three decades, passed away at…
