Lake Baikal is the largest and most deep freshwater lake in the world and contains more water than all the great lakes of North America together. Originally from the lake whose name carries, the Baikal seal is the only seal exclusively of fresh water in the world. World’s only freshwater seal The world’s only freshwater … Read more
One of the rarest and most attractive wild cat species, the Himalayan lynx or Eurasian lynx, was spotted in Leh-Ladakh. The 45-second clip shared by Parveen Kaswan showed a bobcat casually strolling by. Perhaps it was not a common sighting for the dogs, which continually barked at the animal. Kaswan wrote, “A beautiful and rare … Read more
The climate crisis is causing an increase in conflicts that result in injury or death to humans and wildlife, new research shows. Scientists reveal that a warming world is increasing human-wildlife conflicts globally. They show that climate changes can drive conflict by altering animal habitats, the timing of events, wildlife behaviours, and resource availability. It … Read more
A study has tracked wild birds in three countries in Europe to examine the long-term impact of fireworks. In a new study led by Curtin University, experts report that fireworks should be replaced with cleaner laser and drone light shows to avoid “highly damaging” impacts. Lead author Professor Bill Bateman noted that fireworks remain popular … Read more
According to Ramsar sites, Haiderpur wetland is a human-made wetland that was formed in 1984 by the construction of the Madhya Ganga Barrage on a floodplain of the River Ganga. This wetland is located inside the boundaries of Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary. Biodiversity This wetland is the habitat of more than 15 globally threatened species. Furthermore, … Read more
Antibiotics used on livestock can impact microbes in the soil and negatively affect soil carbon, thereby reducing resilience to climate change, according to a study conducted in the Trans-Himalayan region of India. Livestock can affect soil microorganisms A study conducted in the Himalayan regions of India claims that antibiotics used in livestock can affect soil … Read more
Researchers from the Department of Ethology at Eötvös Loránd University have been investigating the reactions of dogs to howling wolves. Are there dogs that are more prone to howling in response? Are these dogs genetically closer to wolves? To answer these questions, this study tested the effects of dogs’ breed, age, and sex on their behaviour. An investigation … Read more
The Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Department claims that more than 40 lakh migratory birds have arrived in the valley’s wetlands in the past four years, while 2022 recorded the highest arrival with more than 12 lakh guest birds. Every year, migratory birds arrive in Kashmir via the central Asian flyway area, which includes Siberia, northern … Read more
A new species of the honey bee has been discovered in the Tawang area of Arunachal Pradesh. The newly discovered bee species, named Ceratina tawangensis, is named after the Tawang region, as it was found here. The discovery has been made by researchers from the South Regional Center for Zoological Studies of India. The new … Read more
Recently, various reports have shown the worrying situation of large carnivores in the world, as the populations of animals such as lions, tigers and wolves have been declining. Rapid human economic development could be the main threat, more than habitat loss or climate change. Rapid development main threat to big carnivores Thomas Johnson, lead author … Read more
