Global Eco Watch: Major ecological happenings of the week (February 10 – 16, 2020)

Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology

Why do tigers have stripes?

Tigers’ distinctive striped coats help them hunt successfully

Road to extinction

Cyclone Fani damages Odisha’s seaside Balukhanda Sanctuary

The deer that fled the cyclone into areas inland have begun to return

SAVING THE GAZELLE

Near-extinct hard ground swamp deer see revival in Kanha

Species’ number increased to 800 in 2020, claim park authorities

Deer under threat

Recent deer deaths reveal the vulnerability of animals even in their natural habitat

Wildlife mismanaged

The biggest threat to wildlife comes from foresters themselves

Future jeopardised

Union ministers squabble over aphrodisiac musk

Deer don’t need more space

Uttarakhand says extending sanctuary will hamper development

Wildlife harvesting

Sustainable harvesting of chiru may help save the Tibetan antelope

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