Wildlife Conservation

Odisha's ‘black tigers’ owe their appearance to genetic mutation, Indian scientists find

The researchers noted that this has important implications for tiger conservation as such isolated and inbred populations are prone to extinction over even short periods of time

IUCN's conservation congress message — Wildlife protection is a necessity, not a noble gesture

The IUCN has assessed nearly 135,000 species over the last half-century for its Red List of Threatened Species and an update will be released on 4 September will likely show a deepening crisis.

In new documentary, Cher's trademark candour and rescue of world's loneliest elephant on display

Cher recorded a song, 'Walls', to amplify the growing social-media clamor for Kaavan’s release, and her involvement went far beyond her comfort zone.

Five elephant deaths in 13 days at Odisha's Karlapat Sanctuary, authorities suspect water-borne infection

The first death was reported on 1 February when carcass of a jumbo was found near Tentulipada village inside the sanctuary.

Primates producer Gavin Boyland on how Sony BBC Earth show celebrates animals' 'incredible diversity and adaptability'

Boyland talks about why the primates stare in the face of extinction now, and how eco-tourism can give them a new lease of life.

International wildlife forensics e-conference ends, draws attention to wildlife crime, biotech solutions

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar explained India's need for wildlife forensics in conservation efforts for big cats to marine life.

In 10 Indian Champions Who are Fighting to Save the Planet, stories of pragmatism amid climate change

The people featured in the book recognise the natural world has irreversibly changed and are adapting to that new reality by drawing attention to climate change in novel ways.

List of all creatures, large and small: First universal 'list of species' on Earth, in the making

No single, agreed-upon list of species exists. Researchers say some iconic animals even have competing lists.

Even as the return of a tiger to Ajanta after over 50 years shows their resilience, conservation requires trust with local people

With TPWL-T1C1 as tigers return to Ajanta, prioritising conservation over human safety needs trust between the people who want to see these animals protected, and the people who will live with the animals that have been protected.

One-horned rhino calf welcomed by conservationists, Assamese in celebration of a concerted effort to save the species

The newborn is seen as a big win for conservationists and efforts towards protecting the critically-threatened rhino species — the pride of Assam and the Assamese people.