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Ajita Pandey: Nursing Officer And Snake Rescuer Inspires Many On Social Media
Ajita Pandey, known as "Snake Girl," is a snake rescuer from Bilaspur, India. She has saved thousands of snakes, spreading awareness about their ecological value.
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Mountain Lions in Los Angeles Are Turning Nocturnal Due to Humans Encroaching Their Habitat, Study Finds
Mountain lions in Los Angeles are adapting to human recreational activities such as hiking, jogging, and cycling by becoming more nocturnal, a recent study in Biological Conservation has revealed. Researchers tracked 22 GPS-collared mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains between 2011 and 2018 and found that the animals shifted their activity ...
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Tamil Nadu To Use AI Alerts To Protect Elephants From Being Hit By Trains
To address the rising human-elephant conflicts during the migratory season, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department has installed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)--triggered early warning system to alert the public about elephant movement.
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Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction, Calls for Immediate Action
Dr Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist, has warned that the world is in the midst of the sixth great extinction. Speaking during her European tour, she urged global leaders to take urgent steps to protect wildlife and ecosystems. Dr Goodall highlighted deforestation, habitat destruction, and the climate crisis, calling for stronger regulatio...
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Top Court To Hear Plea Over Fireball Use Against Elephants In West Bengal
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings for alleged violation of its orders asking the state authorities to desist from using fireballs to drive elephants that come near human habitation.
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Scientists Confirm Four Different King Cobra Species After 188 Years of Mystery
A recent study has confirmed that the King Cobra, previously thought to be a single species, is actually made up of four distinct species. After 188 years of uncertainty, scientists identified the Northern, Sunda, Western Ghats, and Luzon King Cobras based on genetic differences and physical characteristics. This discovery helps explain the variati...
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Giant Rats To Be Used To Sniff Out Illegal Wildlife Trade? Study Claims
The study demonstrated that the giant rats successfully detected samples of elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales and African hardwood.
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After 25 'Missing' Tigers Report In Rajasthan, 10 Spotted On Camera Traps
Rajasthan's Chief Wildlife Warden said this week that 25 tigers in Ranthambore National Park have gone missing over the last year.
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Meet Haggis: An Incredibly Rare Pygmy Hippo Born at Edinburgh Zoo
A rare pygmy hippo calf, Haggis, was born at Edinburgh Zoo on 30 October. With fewer than 2,500 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild, the birth highlights ongoing conservation challenges. The calf’s personality is already shining, and zookeepers are optimistic about her future. Edinburgh Zoo is temporarily closing the pygmy hippo house to ensure Ha...
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A Third Of Ranthambore's 75 Tigers Missing: Officials
Twenty-five of the 75 tigers in Ranthambore National Park (RNP) have gone missing over the last year, Rajasthan's Chief Wildlife Warden Pavan Kumar Upadhyay told park officials on Monday.
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Video: Pakistani Influencer Inserts Hand Into Chained Tiger's Mouth, Internet Reacts
This incident highlights the issue of exotic pet ownership in Pakistan, where laws make it easy to import such animals, but regulation is almost non-existent
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Cassius, World's Largest Captive Crocodile, Dies In Australia
Cassius, the world's largest known crocodile in captivity, has died in a Queensland wildlife sanctuary in Australia.
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Animals Fear Humans More Than Lions In South Africa's Wild: Study
Over 10,000 recordings showed that 95% of animals reacted more strongly to human sounds than lion roars, challenging the belief that animals would habituate to humans in non-hunting environments.
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New Study Reveals Weaker Atlantic Current Could Mitigate Arctic Warming
Recent research from UC Riverside reveals that a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could limit Arctic temperature increases by up to 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. While this slowdown may offer some relief, ongoing threats to Arctic wildlife and potential global weather disruptions remain a serious concern. ...
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Top 5 Tiger Spotting Reserves To Visit Like Kriti Kharbanda Did For Her Birthday
Kriti Kharbanda celebrated her birthday with a wildlife safari and here's why you must add this adventure to your bucket list too
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Ajita Pandey: Nursing Officer And Snake Rescuer Inspires Many On Social Media
Ajita Pandey, known as "Snake Girl," is a snake rescuer from Bilaspur, India. She has saved thousands of snakes, spreading awareness about their ecological value.
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Mountain Lions in Los Angeles Are Turning Nocturnal Due to Humans Encroaching Their Habitat, Study Finds
Mountain lions in Los Angeles are adapting to human recreational activities such as hiking, jogging, and cycling by becoming more nocturnal, a recent study in Biological Conservation has revealed. Researchers tracked 22 GPS-collared mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains between 2011 and 2018 and found that the animals shifted their activity ...
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Tamil Nadu To Use AI Alerts To Protect Elephants From Being Hit By Trains
To address the rising human-elephant conflicts during the migratory season, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department has installed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)--triggered early warning system to alert the public about elephant movement.
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Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction, Calls for Immediate Action
Dr Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist, has warned that the world is in the midst of the sixth great extinction. Speaking during her European tour, she urged global leaders to take urgent steps to protect wildlife and ecosystems. Dr Goodall highlighted deforestation, habitat destruction, and the climate crisis, calling for stronger regulatio...
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Top Court To Hear Plea Over Fireball Use Against Elephants In West Bengal
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings for alleged violation of its orders asking the state authorities to desist from using fireballs to drive elephants that come near human habitation.
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Scientists Confirm Four Different King Cobra Species After 188 Years of Mystery
A recent study has confirmed that the King Cobra, previously thought to be a single species, is actually made up of four distinct species. After 188 years of uncertainty, scientists identified the Northern, Sunda, Western Ghats, and Luzon King Cobras based on genetic differences and physical characteristics. This discovery helps explain the variati...
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Giant Rats To Be Used To Sniff Out Illegal Wildlife Trade? Study Claims
The study demonstrated that the giant rats successfully detected samples of elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales and African hardwood.
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After 25 'Missing' Tigers Report In Rajasthan, 10 Spotted On Camera Traps
Rajasthan's Chief Wildlife Warden said this week that 25 tigers in Ranthambore National Park have gone missing over the last year.
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Meet Haggis: An Incredibly Rare Pygmy Hippo Born at Edinburgh Zoo
A rare pygmy hippo calf, Haggis, was born at Edinburgh Zoo on 30 October. With fewer than 2,500 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild, the birth highlights ongoing conservation challenges. The calf’s personality is already shining, and zookeepers are optimistic about her future. Edinburgh Zoo is temporarily closing the pygmy hippo house to ensure Ha...
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A Third Of Ranthambore's 75 Tigers Missing: Officials
Twenty-five of the 75 tigers in Ranthambore National Park (RNP) have gone missing over the last year, Rajasthan's Chief Wildlife Warden Pavan Kumar Upadhyay told park officials on Monday.
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Video: Pakistani Influencer Inserts Hand Into Chained Tiger's Mouth, Internet Reacts
This incident highlights the issue of exotic pet ownership in Pakistan, where laws make it easy to import such animals, but regulation is almost non-existent
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Cassius, World's Largest Captive Crocodile, Dies In Australia
Cassius, the world's largest known crocodile in captivity, has died in a Queensland wildlife sanctuary in Australia.
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Animals Fear Humans More Than Lions In South Africa's Wild: Study
Over 10,000 recordings showed that 95% of animals reacted more strongly to human sounds than lion roars, challenging the belief that animals would habituate to humans in non-hunting environments.
-
New Study Reveals Weaker Atlantic Current Could Mitigate Arctic Warming
Recent research from UC Riverside reveals that a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could limit Arctic temperature increases by up to 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. While this slowdown may offer some relief, ongoing threats to Arctic wildlife and potential global weather disruptions remain a serious concern. ...
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Top 5 Tiger Spotting Reserves To Visit Like Kriti Kharbanda Did For Her Birthday
Kriti Kharbanda celebrated her birthday with a wildlife safari and here's why you must add this adventure to your bucket list too
