What is the News? The first inter-state tiger relocation project has been suspended. About the First Tiger Relocation Project: The National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) launched the first Tiger Relocation Project in 2018. Under the Project, two tigers a male (Mahavir) from Kanha Tiger Reserve and a female (Sundari) from Bandhavgarh from MP, were relocated to Satkosia… Continue reading The first “Inter-State Tiger Relocation Project” Suspended
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“House Sparrow” population is increasing in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 About House Sparrow:3 Characteristics of House Sparrow:4 Habitat of House Sparrow:5 Protection:6 House Sparrow Conservation Initiatives: What is the News? House Sparrow population was on the decline in cities, for decades. But now, as per Nature Forever Society (NFS) president, due to the citizen-led movements across various states, their population… Continue reading “House Sparrow” population is increasing in India
Himachal Pradesh to start “Seabuckthorn plantations”
What is the News? The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to start SeaBuckthorn Plantation in the cold desert areas. Contents1 About Seabuckthorn:1.0.1 Benefits of Seabuckthorn Plantation:1.0.2 Ecological Benefits:1.0.3 Commercial Benefits: About Seabuckthorn: It is a shrub that produces an orange-yellow coloured edible berry. In India, it is found above the tree line in the Himalayan… Continue reading Himachal Pradesh to start “Seabuckthorn plantations”
KVIC launches “Project REHAB”
What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has launched a unique project called Project REHAB (Reducing Elephant – Human Attacks using Bees). About Project REHAB: Under this project, bee boxes would get used as a fence to prevent the attack of elephants. Aim: The aim is to create “bee-fences” to mitigate human– elephant… Continue reading KVIC launches “Project REHAB”
Petition in SC for Protection of “Great Indian Bustard”
What is the News? The Supreme Court gave several suggestions to protect the Great Indian Bustard in Gujarat and Rajasthan. What was the case? A petition has been filed in the SC regarding the deaths of the Great Indian bustard (GIB). The deaths happened due to a collision with high voltage power lines. The petitioner… Continue reading Petition in SC for Protection of “Great Indian Bustard”
Conservation Initiatives for Sharks in India
What is the news? As per a recent study, the global population of sharks and rays reduced by over 70% in the past five decades. But a few conservation initiatives in India show that well-crafted policies and awareness programmes can make a difference. Contents1 About Sharks:2 Conservation Measures launched in India:3 Whale Shark Conservation Programme:4… Continue reading Conservation Initiatives for Sharks in India
“Black-Browed Babbler” rediscovered after 170 years
What is the News? Black-browed Babbler(Malacocincla perspicillata) has been rediscovered. It is spotted in southeastern Kalimantan, Borneo in Indonesia after 170 years. About Black Browed Babbler: Black Browed Babbler is a songbird species in the family of Pellorneidae. The single specimen of the bird was first found between 1843 through 1848 during an expedition. However,… Continue reading “Black-Browed Babbler” rediscovered after 170 years
First-ever Survey on “Fishing Cats” of the Chilika starts
What is the News? The first-ever survey of the fishing cats in and around the Chilika lake in Odisha started. About Fishing Cat: Fishing cats are elusive nocturnal mammals. It is almost twice the size of the house cat. They are generally found in the marshy wetlands of northern and eastern India and on the… Continue reading First-ever Survey on “Fishing Cats” of the Chilika starts
“Himalayan serow” spotted in the Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam
What is the News? Himalayan Serow has been spotted in the Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam. About Himalayan Serow: Himalayan serow is a subspecies of the mainland serow. It resembles a cross between a goat, a donkey, a cow, and a pig. Species: There are several species of serows in the world. All of them… Continue reading “Himalayan serow” spotted in the Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam
“The Caracal” is now critically endangered
What is the news? The National Board for Wildlife includes the caracal in the list of critically endangered species. The recovery programme for critically endangered species in India now includes 22 wildlife species. About Caracal: It is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia including India. The population… Continue reading “The Caracal” is now critically endangered
