New studies have revealed that the near-endangered Dhole or the Asiatic wild dogs, now exist as trace populations across the country, and are found across 68% of the landscape area in the Western Ghats. Despite their endangered status, they are the least studied social large carnivore. The study used signs such as scat and trail marks to detect their habitats. Only 2500 … [Read more...] about Large Number Of Dholes In Western Ghats
Endangered Species
Endangered Slender Loris Finds Shelter In Mangalore
An abandoned Slender Loris found on the outskirts of Tumkur has been brought to Pilikula Biological Park in Mangalore City where it is being cared for. Slender Loris, is an endangered nocturnal primate primarily found in rain forests, scrubs and deciduous forests in India and Sri Lanka, and have been victims of poachers for various reasons. It feeds on insects, shoots of … [Read more...] about Endangered Slender Loris Finds Shelter In Mangalore
Lankan Boat Seized for Fishing Sea Cucumber
Rs 72 lakh worth illegally fished endangered sea cucumbers seized by India’s Coast Guard from a Sri Lankan boat from inside Indian waters Boat ‘Colombo Marine’ flouts Indian exclusive economic zone, caught 2 tonnes of sea cucumber protected under Wildlife Protection Act Diving gadgets, 2 GPS, compressors, gas cylinders used for boiling and treating sea cucumbers According … [Read more...] about Lankan Boat Seized for Fishing Sea Cucumber
21 Pygmy Hog Nests Found in Manas National Park
Assam Forest Department, conducted a survey in Manas National Park to estimate the number of Pygmy Hogs (small and rare wild pigs), during which approximately 21 nests, spread across 3 different locations, were found. Hispid hares pellets too were found in almost 17 of those locations. Manas is one of the last known wild habitat for Pygmy Hogs. The Pygmy Hogs which are … [Read more...] about 21 Pygmy Hog Nests Found in Manas National Park
Fatwa Against Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
Fatwa Against Illegal Wildlife Trafficking In what appears to be a first of its kind fatwa was issued in Indonesia by a top clerical body against illegal trafficking of Wildlife. It said it is haram to hunt and trade endangered species, giving boost to Wildlife Campaign in the mega diverse nation. Indonesia is one of the 17 mega diverse countries in the world and is a … [Read more...] about Fatwa Against Illegal Wildlife Trafficking