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Minister Khandre Urges Wildlife Conservation in Mining Areas
1 day, 20 hours ago

Minister Khandre Urges Wildlife Conservation in Mining Areas

Deccan Chronicle  

Bellary: In an effort to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts in mining-affected areas, Forest, Biology, and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre has directed officials to draft a plan to establish a botanical garden in each taluk. During a progress review meeting at the Ballari Forest Department office, the minister instructed officials to utilize funds from the Karnataka Mining Environment Restoration …

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Minister Khandre Urges Wildlife Conservation in Mining Areas
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1 day, 21 hours ago

Minister Khandre Urges Wildlife Conservation in Mining Areas

Deccan Chronicle  

Bellary: In an effort to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts in mining-affected areas, Forest, Biology, and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre has directed officials to draft a plan to establish a botanical garden in each taluk. During a progress review meeting at the Ballari Forest Department office, the minister instructed officials to utilize funds from the Karnataka Mining Environment Restoration …

Mining Forest Officials Minister Ballari Minister Khandre Khandre Urges
Vantara presents Vantarian Rescue Rangers
2 days, 2 hours ago

Vantara presents Vantarian Rescue Rangers

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Vantara, the renowned wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organisation founded by philanthropist Anant Ambani, has unveiled its latest initiative, Vantarian Rescue Rangers, at the Hamleys Wonderland Carnival in Mumbai. Participants embark on an interactive journey simulating the challenges of wildlife rescue, including freeing entangled birds, feeding rescued animals, and learning to protect habitats. Children completing the activities will receive a …

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Kerala High Court calls for captive elephants' ownership census in state
3 days, 15 hours ago

Kerala High Court calls for captive elephants' ownership census in state

India Today  

The Kerala High Court has ordered the state government to form a team to conduct a detailed survey and census of all captive elephants in the state. “We direct the state to constitute a team of District Collectors, Divisional Forest Officers from each district, to undertake a survey of the captive elephants held by private individuals/institutions and submit a report …

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Australia vs India Tour Diary: Pastoral Brisbane and a brush with wildlife!
4 days, 4 hours ago

Australia vs India Tour Diary: Pastoral Brisbane and a brush with wildlife!

The Hindu  

Canberra is a capital with a twin shade. The interlude is over, and it is time to head to Adelaide as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series wends towards the second Test. Days later, the Indian captain says: “If they want to see us, let them come to the Test matches!” The runs of K.L. | Photo Credit: AFP The second Test …

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Historic operation returns almost 1,000 trafficked animals to Madagascar
4 days, 15 hours ago

Historic operation returns almost 1,000 trafficked animals to Madagascar

Al Jazeera  

In one of the largest repatriation operations of its kind, almost 1,000 trafficked lemurs and tortoises were successfully returned from Thailand to Madagascar. This routine is repeated three times over two weeks, preparing a total of 16 ring-tailed lemurs, 31 brown lemurs, 155 radiated tortoises, and 758 spider tortoises – all ranging from vulnerable to critically endangered on the International …

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Hunter dies after bear shot out of tree lands on him
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5 days, 6 hours ago

Hunter dies after bear shot out of tree lands on him

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A hunter shot the bear, which fell out …

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AP photographers capture stunning scenes of nature and wildlife in 2024
5 days, 7 hours ago

AP photographers capture stunning scenes of nature and wildlife in 2024

Associated Press  

An insect hovers near flowers decorating the area around the holy remains of the patron saint of the Romanian capital Bucharest. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A bee flies to a sunflower on a field in the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook …

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A hunter in Virginia has died after a bear shot in a tree fell on him
5 days, 15 hours ago

A hunter in Virginia has died after a bear shot in a tree fell on him

CNN  

AP — A man has died in the US state of Virginia after a bear in a tree, shot by one of his hunting partners, fell on him, state wildlife officials said. A hunting group was following the bear when it ran up the tree, the department said. In 2018, a man in Alaska was critically injured after his hunting …

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Tiger terrorises village near Lucknow, locals warned against going out at night
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5 days, 15 hours ago

Tiger terrorises village near Lucknow, locals warned against going out at night

India Today  

A tiger has been spotted in a village near Lucknow, creating panic among local residents, with authorities setting up cages to trap the big cat. The forest department has appealed to local residents against venturing alone at night as the big cat has been spotted in and around Rehman Khera village, located about 20 km from Lucknow, after sunset. After …

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Indian scientists successfully tag Ganges river dolphin for first time in Assam
5 days, 15 hours ago

Indian scientists successfully tag Ganges river dolphin for first time in Assam

New Indian Express  

In a first, India has tagged a healthy male Ganges river dolphin in Assam, which will help chalk out a long-term conservation plan for the endangered species. The tagging was made possible by advancements in technology – the lightweight tags emit signals compatible with Argos satellite systems even with limited surfacing time. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change …

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Echoes of nature: Frontline’s top 12 environment stories of 2024
6 days, 2 hours ago

Echoes of nature: Frontline’s top 12 environment stories of 2024

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 17, 2024 18:01 IST - 1 MIN READ Arguably one of the most disturbing headlines from the world of environment came when we rang in the New Year. In January 2024, from a pristine little island in the Indian Ocean, the Great Nicobar Island, author Pankaj Sekhsaria reported on the unimaginable havoc a proposed Rs.72,000 crore infrastructure …

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Dreamworld set to end all human interactions with tigers
6 days, 15 hours ago

Dreamworld set to end all human interactions with tigers

ABC  

Dreamworld will scrap all human interactions with tigers at the Gold Coast theme park after an animal handler was bitten by one of its big cats. Tigers to remain The Dreamworld spokesperson said the park had "invested significantly" in upgrading its tiger habitats and facilities — an idea which was first proposed two years ago — to allow the tigers …

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Kerala man trampled to death by elephant, locals protest rising wildlife attacks
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6 days, 15 hours ago

Kerala man trampled to death by elephant, locals protest rising wildlife attacks

India Today  

A 40-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild tusker in Kerala’s Knachary located in Kuttampuzha, Ernakulam district, on Monday night, triggering protests by local residents over the increasing human-animal conflict in the area. The deceased, identified as Eldhose, a native of Knachary, was walking home around 8 pm after alighting from a bus when the elephant suddenly attacked …

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Preparan y afinan sus atractivas propuestas para la edición 136 del Desfile de las Rosas
6 days, 15 hours ago

Preparan y afinan sus atractivas propuestas para la edición 136 del Desfile de las Rosas

LA Times  

La temática 2025 del tradicional Desfile de las Rosas que cada 1 de enero se celebra en la ciudad de Pasadena, CA es en esta ocasión “El mejor día de la vida” y por cuarta ocasión de manera consecutiva, la fundación ‘San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’ estará participando con su atractiva carroza. Diagrama del diseño que este 2025 presentará la …

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A year of life-saving moments: How Apple Watch became a critical emergency tool in 2024
6 days, 23 hours ago

A year of life-saving moments: How Apple Watch became a critical emergency tool in 2024

Live Mint  

Over the past year, Apple Watch has proven to be more than a fitness tracker, emerging as a reliable tool in life-threatening emergencies. Cyclist Rescued After Fall in New York City In New York City, a 49-year-old cyclist named Eric Zollinger survived a serious accident, thanks to the Apple Watch’s fall detection feature. Heart Condition Alerts Prevent Fatal Outcomes In …

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NT's Wongalara sanctuary protecting native wildlife using cool-burn fires
1 week ago

NT's Wongalara sanctuary protecting native wildlife using cool-burn fires

ABC  

Out in the dense Arnhem Land bush, in one of the most isolated locations of the Northern Territory, three people are striving to protect hundreds of native species. "The amount of time it takes to ground burn that country depends on the small window that's done around the end of March … through to the middle of July," he said. …

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350 elephants mysteriously died in 2020. We finally know what happened
1 week ago

350 elephants mysteriously died in 2020. We finally know what happened

India Today  

The mysterious deaths of 350 African elephants in Botswana's Okavango Panhandle in 2020 have been finally solved. The deaths have been linked to toxic cyanobacteria blooms in nearby waterholes, according to a recent study published in Science of The Total Environment. The study shows the growing threat of cyanobacteria blooms, which are becoming more frequent due to climate change and …

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Tigress RVT 03 gives birth to cub in Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan
1 week, 2 days ago

Tigress RVT 03 gives birth to cub in Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

Jaipur: Tigress RVT 03 gave birth to a healthy cub on Friday in the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Bundi district, Rajasthan, raising hopes for the growth of the region’s tiger population, said an official on Saturday. Tigress gives birth to a cub in Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve “The tigress was spotted on camera with her newborn cub today,” added …

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A $20 trillion tunnel that could link New York and London in an hour? Don’t cancel your flight just yet
1 week, 2 days ago

A $20 trillion tunnel that could link New York and London in an hour? Don’t cancel your flight just yet

CNN  

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. CNN — In travel news this week: the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, why you shouldn’t gift-wrap methamphetamine, plus infrastructure megaprojects around the world. Busy beavers and merry moles have been chattering about resurfaced plans for a $20 trillion transatlantic tunnel that could theoretically link London and New York …

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Procure Exotic Animals for Zoos: Konda Surekha
1 week, 2 days ago

Procure Exotic Animals for Zoos: Konda Surekha

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Zoos and parks should adopt more carbon-neutral practices and take up new initiatives like glass enclosures for tigers, wildlife experience centres, environmental education centres and procure exotic animals to enhance zoo collections, said minister for forests Konda Surekha. Surekha, who is also chairperson of Zapat, virtually inaugurated several new initiatives at the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad. These included …

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Community role vital in dolphin conservation: Experts
1 week, 2 days ago

Community role vital in dolphin conservation: Experts

Hindustan Times  

A thorough examination of the canal is essential to understand the reasons behind sporadic incidents of dolphins, Uttar Pradesh’s state aquatic animal, getting trapped due to low water levels. A view of the canal A team from the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, under the Namami Gange Program, visited the Indira Barrage in Lucknow for dolphin observations and shared insights …

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Vizag Gears Up for Winter Arrival of Migratory Birds
1 week, 2 days ago

Vizag Gears Up for Winter Arrival of Migratory Birds

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The City of Destiny, with its diverse landscapes and tranquil water bodies, is all set for the arrival of migratory birds on their winter sojourn from far. Documents the Wildlife Conservation Through Research and Education, “The influx of migratory birds serves as a poignant reminder of the fragile balance of nature and the human responsibility in its preservation. "The …

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Ranthambore tourists under fire for capturing video of tiger hunting deer from alarming distance
1 week, 3 days ago

Ranthambore tourists under fire for capturing video of tiger hunting deer from alarming distance

Hindustan Times  

A group of tourists in Rajasthan's Ranthambore National Park has faced widespread criticism after recording a video of a tiger hunting a deer from an alarmingly close distance. The footage, shared on the park's official Instagram account, shows safari jeeps filled with tourists witnessing this rare, and potentially dangerous, wildlife moment up close. The caption accompanying the post reads, "During …

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