During the months of June and July, it is normal for the populations of penguins ( Spheniscus magellanicus ) that live on the southern coast of Argentina to move to Brazil. They do this in search of food and warmer waters, due to the drop in temperatures during the winter in the south of the … Read more
Despite the urgent need to address climate change and the crucial role of animal agriculture in contributing to global emissions, a recent study reveals a significant gap in media coverage linking the two. The research, conducted by Faunalytics and Sentient Media, sheds light on the lack of attention paid to the environmental implications of animal … Read more
The Icelandic government this week suspended whaling until the end of August in the name of animal welfare, paving the way for an end to the controversial tradition that is now only practised in three countries. ” I have made the decision to suspend whaling ” until August 31, Food Minister Svandis Svavarsdottir said, after … Read more
Equally feared and revered is one of the world’s most iconic creatures: the majestic Bengal tiger. They are threatened by poaching, and humans are expanding into their shrinking habitats, so researchers say that in just 50 years it could completely disappear from one of its last remaining strongholds: a huge mangrove forest called Sundarbans, which … Read more
Jammu and Kashmir’s natural beauty and rich biodiversity draw visitors from far and wide, but the union territory is now grappling with a disturbing trend, the rising number of wildlife deaths caused by road accidents. Jammu-Udhampur Road passes through two wildlife sanctuaries Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary and Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary, the road from Surinsar to Mansar … Read more
A recent study conducted using a unique dataset modelling land use changes over 13 centuries has revealed that the Asian elephant’s historic habitat range has decreased by more than 3 million square kilometres in the past three centuries. According to the research, suitable habitats for Asian elephants have shrunk by almost two-thirds in the last … Read more
Despite the many new animal species discovered by scientists in the 21st century, many others have sadly become extinct. The actions of humans have been a major contributing factor to this loss, despite significant research and conservation efforts. Determining the exact number of species lost is challenging, with estimates ranging from dozens to 150 every … Read more
Scientists around the world have been eager to understand why and how a deadly transmissible cancer known as DFT1 has decimated populations of the Tasmanian devil, an endangered species of marsupial, in recent decades. A recent study published in the journal Science sheds light on the genetic details of how these diseases arose, evolved and … Read more
India’s tiger population was 3,167 in 2022, the latest tiger census data released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday revealed. According to the data, the tiger population stood at 1,411 in 2006, 1,706 in 2010, 2,226 in 2014, 2,967 in 2018, and 3,167 in 2022. The 2018 tiger census, released in July 2019, established … Read more
World Sparrow Day, observed every year on 20 March, is a day to raise awareness about the conservation of sparrows. World Sparrow Day is an important celebration that highlights the importance of sparrows and their conservation. Sparrows are small, brown birds that are found in almost every part of the world. They are known for … Read more
