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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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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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Giant Rats in Africa Trained to Detect Ivory and Wildlife Products at Ports
In a unique approach, African ports are employing trained giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife goods such as ivory and pangolin scales. This effort, led by APOPO, aims to aid customs officials in identifying smuggled items from endangered species. Agile and cost-effective, these rats are trained to detect specific scents in mock warehou...
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World’s Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, Claims New Study
A recent report has revealed that more than 38% of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, with human activities like deforestation and disease contributing significantly to their decline. The findings were presented at the UN COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia, where world leaders are discussing strategies to protect natural ecosystems...
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Ancient Bird, Once Thought Extinct, Makes A Comeback After 300 Years
After centuries of decline, concerted conservation efforts have led to a remarkable resurgence of the Northern Bald Ibis in Europe.
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Humpback Whale Freed From Entanglement After 22-Hour Rescue In Sydney
A juvenile humpback whale was freed Friday after it was entangled in ropes and buoys in the harbour of Australia's largest city for 22 hours.
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World Lion Day 2024: PM Modi Shares Stunning Pictures, Lauds Conservationists
PM Narendra Modi also invited wildlife enthusiasts to visit Gir National Park to witness conservation efforts and experience Gujarat's hospitality.
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Deadly Viper On The Rise: Bangladesh Grapples With Snake Crisis
Despite the species being protected under the Wildlife Act, its population expansion has led to more indiscriminate killings.
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US Business Tycoon J Michael Cline Dies After Falling From Hotel's 20th Floor
He was also advocate of animal protection and served as the chairman of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
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Indonesia Safari Park Visitor Throws Plastic Bag In Hippo's Mouth, Sparks Outrage
According to the official, since wildlife laws protect all creatures at the sanctuary, mistreating them could have legal repercussions.
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Shiv Sena MLA Who Wears Tiger Tooth Around His Neck Charged Under Wildlife Act
Days after Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad claimed he had hunted a tiger in 1987 and has been wearing its tooth around his neck, the state Forest department on Saturday seized the accessory and charged him under the Wildlife Protection Act.
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Cambodia Looks To Import Indian Tigers To Revive Its Big Cat Population
Cambodia hopes to import four tigers from India this year under an agreement signed with New Delhi aimed at reviving the population of big cats in the kingdom, an environmental official said Monday.
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"Roads Belong To Humans": Japan Taxi Driver Runs Over Pigeon, Arrested
Atsushi Ozawa, 50, "used his car to kill a common pigeon, which is not a game animal", in the Japanese capital last month, and was arrested on Sunday for violating wildlife protection laws, a Tokyo police spokesman told AFP.
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Old Video Shows Elephant Returning A Child's Shoe At Zoo, Internet In Awe
Indian Forest Service officer Susanta Nanda shared a video that shows an elephant returning a child's shoe that fell inside its enclosure.
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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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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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Giant Rats in Africa Trained to Detect Ivory and Wildlife Products at Ports
In a unique approach, African ports are employing trained giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife goods such as ivory and pangolin scales. This effort, led by APOPO, aims to aid customs officials in identifying smuggled items from endangered species. Agile and cost-effective, these rats are trained to detect specific scents in mock warehou...
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World’s Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, Claims New Study
A recent report has revealed that more than 38% of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, with human activities like deforestation and disease contributing significantly to their decline. The findings were presented at the UN COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia, where world leaders are discussing strategies to protect natural ecosystems...
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Ancient Bird, Once Thought Extinct, Makes A Comeback After 300 Years
After centuries of decline, concerted conservation efforts have led to a remarkable resurgence of the Northern Bald Ibis in Europe.
-
Humpback Whale Freed From Entanglement After 22-Hour Rescue In Sydney
A juvenile humpback whale was freed Friday after it was entangled in ropes and buoys in the harbour of Australia's largest city for 22 hours.
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World Lion Day 2024: PM Modi Shares Stunning Pictures, Lauds Conservationists
PM Narendra Modi also invited wildlife enthusiasts to visit Gir National Park to witness conservation efforts and experience Gujarat's hospitality.
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Deadly Viper On The Rise: Bangladesh Grapples With Snake Crisis
Despite the species being protected under the Wildlife Act, its population expansion has led to more indiscriminate killings.
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US Business Tycoon J Michael Cline Dies After Falling From Hotel's 20th Floor
He was also advocate of animal protection and served as the chairman of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
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Indonesia Safari Park Visitor Throws Plastic Bag In Hippo's Mouth, Sparks Outrage
According to the official, since wildlife laws protect all creatures at the sanctuary, mistreating them could have legal repercussions.
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Shiv Sena MLA Who Wears Tiger Tooth Around His Neck Charged Under Wildlife Act
Days after Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad claimed he had hunted a tiger in 1987 and has been wearing its tooth around his neck, the state Forest department on Saturday seized the accessory and charged him under the Wildlife Protection Act.
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Cambodia Looks To Import Indian Tigers To Revive Its Big Cat Population
Cambodia hopes to import four tigers from India this year under an agreement signed with New Delhi aimed at reviving the population of big cats in the kingdom, an environmental official said Monday.
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"Roads Belong To Humans": Japan Taxi Driver Runs Over Pigeon, Arrested
Atsushi Ozawa, 50, "used his car to kill a common pigeon, which is not a game animal", in the Japanese capital last month, and was arrested on Sunday for violating wildlife protection laws, a Tokyo police spokesman told AFP.
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Old Video Shows Elephant Returning A Child's Shoe At Zoo, Internet In Awe
Indian Forest Service officer Susanta Nanda shared a video that shows an elephant returning a child's shoe that fell inside its enclosure.
