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After Madhya Pradesh, Odisha sees 'unnatural' deaths of 50 elephants in 2024: Report

Calling it an 'alarming' matter, State Forest Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia has raised questions about the safety of the elephants.

04 November 2024, 10:02 IST

After Madhya Pradesh, Odisha sees 'unnatural' deaths of 50 elephants in 2024: Report

After Madhya Pradesh, Odisha sees 'unnatural' deaths of 50 elephants in 2024: Report

After Madhya Pradesh, Odisha sees 'unnatural' deaths of 50 elephants in 2024: Report

04 November 2024, 10:02 IST

Sanjay Gandhi National Park gives a lot to Mumbai

The Forest Week is organised to showcase FSC’s work, raise awareness about sustainable forestry and emphasise stakeholders' role in fighting climate change and biodiversity loss.

22 September 2024, 05:21 IST

Sanjay Gandhi National Park gives a lot to Mumbai

Sanjay Gandhi National Park gives a lot to Mumbai

Sanjay Gandhi National Park gives a lot to Mumbai

22 September 2024, 05:21 IST

Two years on, none of the cheetahs are free in the wild at Kuno national park

While Union environment minister Bhupendra Yadav on Tuesday said “cheetah cubs thrive in their natural habitat,” conservationists pointed out that the animals were confined to their hunting enclosure or Bomas that are about 50 ha (0.5 sq km) each in size and not a single cheetah was ranging free in the wild.

17 September 2024, 07:06 IST

Two years on, none of the cheetahs are free in the wild at Kuno national park

Two years on, none of the cheetahs are free in the wild at Kuno national park

Two years on, none of the cheetahs are free in the wild at Kuno national park

17 September 2024, 07:06 IST

Why ticks are becoming an even bigger danger

Depending on what life stage they’re at, they range from about the size of a poppy seed to an apple seed, though the adults can swell much larger as they feed on their host’s blood.

17 August 2024, 05:41 IST

Why ticks are becoming an even bigger danger

Why ticks are becoming an even bigger danger

Why ticks are becoming an even bigger danger

17 August 2024, 05:41 IST

Project Tiger became reality only because of Indira Gandhi, says Jairam Ramesh

Congress general secretary and former environment minister Jairam Ramesh noted that since 2010, July 29 has been celebrated as International Tiger Day across the world.

29 July 2024, 09:17 IST

Project Tiger became reality only because of Indira Gandhi, says Jairam Ramesh

Project Tiger became reality only because of Indira Gandhi, says Jairam Ramesh

Project Tiger became reality only because of Indira Gandhi, says Jairam Ramesh

29 July 2024, 09:17 IST

Why did primates evolve such big brains? First study of its kind says it wasn’t for finding food

The leading hypothesis for how primates evolved large brains involves a feedback loop: smarter animals use their intelligence to find food more efficiently, resulting in more calories, which provides the energy to power a large brain.

31 May 2024, 06:55 IST

Why did primates evolve such big brains? First study of its kind says it wasn’t for finding food

Why did primates evolve such big brains? First study of its kind says it wasn’t for finding food

Why did primates evolve such big brains? First study of its kind says it wasn’t for finding food

31 May 2024, 06:55 IST

Leopard cub rescued near Turahalli reserve forest in Karnataka

The cub was found by volunteers and taken to the People for Animals hospital where it undergoing treatment.

03 April 2024, 13:59 IST

Leopard cub rescued near Turahalli reserve forest in Karnataka

Leopard cub rescued near Turahalli reserve forest in Karnataka

Leopard cub rescued near Turahalli reserve forest in Karnataka

03 April 2024, 13:59 IST

Elephant calves have been found buried - what does that mean?

The authors argue that the unusual positioning, the surrounding ground being compacted by the feet of several elephants and injuries suggestive of dragging after death, all point to intentional burial practices.

17 March 2024, 09:15 IST

Elephant calves have been found buried - what does that mean?

Elephant calves have been found buried - what does that mean?

Elephant calves have been found buried - what does that mean?

17 March 2024, 09:15 IST

Lahaul-Spiti: Snow leopard spotted in Chicham village

29 December 2022, 05:06 IST

Lahaul-Spiti: Snow leopard spotted in Chicham village of Kaza

Lahaul-Spiti: Snow leopard spotted in Chicham village of Kaza

Lahaul-Spiti: Snow leopard spotted in Chicham village

29 December 2022, 05:06 IST

'World's loneliest elephant' Kaavan off to Cambodia

Kaavan is set to leave aboard a Russian cargo plane for the 25,000-acre sanctuary

30 November 2020, 05:25 IST

'World's loneliest elephant' Kaavan starts trip to Cambodia

'World's loneliest elephant' Kaavan starts trip to Cambodia

'World's loneliest elephant' Kaavan off to Cambodia

30 November 2020, 05:25 IST