Indian wildlife - The illegal dragnet
An assessment of online media reports presents a snapshot of the vast landscape of illegal trade that originates in the country
Cheetahs disappearing faster than you thought; population in Asia hardest hit
Just 7,100 cheetahs remain in the wild, occupying only nine per cent of the territory they once lived in
Experts warn of 'do or die' situation for many animals ahead of CITES meet
Support has been expressed for the greater protection of Sunda pangolin, Chinese pangolin, thresher and silky sharks
Draft wildlife bill to make life tougher for poachers, easier for industrialists
The draft, not yet in the public domain, proposes to turn the National Board for Wildlife, which can raise red flags against large industrial …
Three of Namibia’s most famous lion family were poisoned – why?
Ongoing drought means increased encounters between people and lions in north-west Namibia
Hunting, fishing and farming remain the biggest threats to wildlife
A new study shows that by far the largest current hazards to biodiversity are overexploitation and agriculture
Goa at sea
Despite promoting itself as an ecotourism hub, Goa is blind to the damage caused to its marine wildlife
Everything you need to know about the man-animal conflict
What makes animals stray into human habitations? With the Centre permitting states to cull animals declared as vermin, we explore some of the …
‘Transport industry’s contribution crucial to tackling environmental crime’
Wide-reaching global intelligence exchange among police and non-governmental organisations also needed to promote environmental security
Environment ministry's new advisory seeks to protect wildlife
The advisory seeks to make industries responsible for activities taking place in and around protected areas
Ban on more drugs harmful for vultures welcome move, but more stringent steps needed: Experts
Nimesulide drug continues to possess a threat and should also be banned soon, conservationsists say
Project Cheetah: Now cub dies in Kuno within 2 months of birth
Forest officials said the cause of the cub’s death is yet to be ascertained. At present, the number of adult cheetahs stands at 17 and cubs at 3
Road to COP15: DTE’s coverage in the run-up to Montreal
The 15th Conference of Parties to the Convention of Biological Diversity will be held from December 7-19, 2022
We’ve been tracking birds in a small Nigerian forest for 18 years: What we found & why it matters
Population changes locally for both migrant and resident bird species were similar, being reasonably stable or increasing
Kuno: Locals await arrival of African cheetahs, hope to benefit from tourist influx
Staff and authorities of Kuno National Park are struggling to keep leopards out of the 500-hectare enclosure made for the cheetahs
Reviving ourselves is the only way to revive our rivers
New disturbance to river ecology is the proliferation of riverside development projects that aim to beautify a dying river as it passes through …
Why is Great Indian Bustard laying 20 eggs such a big deal?
Great Indian Bustard, one of the heaviest flying birds of Indian grasslands, is endemic to India and is facing extinction
How Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta National Park changed the livelihood of this landless villager
BNP constantly experiences various urbanisation-driven pressures affecting its resources and forest management
Good while it lasted - IV: Anthropocene epoch & mass extinction
Humans will be the first to have a new geological epoch named after the species — an unfortunate event denotative of our irreversible …
What is the history of cheetah re-introduction in India?
After several ups and downs, the cheetah is finally making its way back to India. Down To Earth takes you on this journey
Will Northern White Rhinos continue to roam on Earth
This paves the way for transferring the embryos into a surrogate, most possibly a Southern White Rhino to revive the animal population
Adequate water most important for plant diversity
A recent study shows how rainfall amount and temperature affects variety of plants in India's major biogeographic zones
Vital roles bees and other pollinators play in food chain
Pollination contributes to one-third of the world’s agricultural crops production, says Food and Agriculture Organization
New digital platform showcases environmental impact of humans
ZooArchNet would help biodiversity and archaeological researchers to standardise and publish zooarchaeological data
Can monetising camel products revive Rajasthan’s state animal?
Increased modernisation in the desert state such as roads and tractors has reduced the economic importance of camels
