9,000-strong penguin colony discovered in Antarctica
A huge 9,000-strong colony of emperor penguins has been discovered in Antarctica after scientists spotted their poo trails in satellite images.
9,000-strong penguin colony discovered in AntarcticA huge 9,000-strong colony of emperor penguins has been discovered in Antarctica after scientists spotted their poo trails in satellite images.
Tiger, leopard may be killed if posing danger to humans: NTCA
Tigers and leopards, accorded highest protection under the Wildlife Act, may now be killed with due permission from authorities if they pose a threat to human life or are disabled or diseased beyond recovery.
African hunting cheetah dies at Mysore zoo
An African hunting cheetah which was brought from Leipzig zoo, German, has suddenly died, at Mysore Zoo on Saturday.
Poaching menace: Govt considering shoot-at-sight at Kaziranga National Park
The Assam government is taking all steps and shoot-at-sight orders could be considered in the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) to deal with poaching.
Panel set up to re-assess green clearance process
Following the push from the PMO, the infrastructure ministries and industry, the environment ministry has set up a committee to review the kind of projects requiring environmental clearance from the Centre.
Forest guards with WW II rifles losing fight against poachers with submachine guns
8 rhinos have been killed in less than 2 months in Assam, but across India poorly armed and trained rangers are no match for HK MP5-wielding animal smugglers.
Cabinet nod to Rs 900 crore wetlands development plan
The Cabinet on Thursday approved a Rs.900 crore scheme for a new integrated National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-systems (NPCA).
Indian birds under threat from climate change: Study
Climate change is threatening the survival of a number of Asian bird species, including those in India, a new study warns.
Environment ministers of Arctic states meet to discuss climate
For the first time, environment ministers of member countries of the Arctic Council are holding a meeting in a mine to discuss issues related to the region in the polar town of Kiruna in northern Sweden.
Karnataka is now home to 6,072 elephants
Karnataka is now home to 6,072 Asiatic elephants, 5,945 of which were spotted in the Mysore elephant reserve (MER) alone, according to the latest elephant census.
Birds affected by climate change, says international study
Researchers from UK based BirdLife International and Durham University haenv impact of climate change on birds in Asia, including India .
Declared an endangered species, tiger count begins in Nepal
Nepal has begun a three-month-long census of its tigers which were declared by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as an endangered species in 2010.
China's thick smog arrives in Japan
The suffocating smog that blanketed swathes of China is now hitting parts of Japan, sparking warnings today of health risks for the young and the sick.
Sikkim set to flaunt its international flower show to the world
Flowers and nature lovers will script a new tourism trail in Sikkim when the state plays host to more than 200,000 visitors at the second International Flower Show in Sikkim Feb 23-27 .
Poaching overtakes floods as major killer of rhinos
Assam experienced one of the worst floods in eight years in 2012, resulting in the death of about 28 rhinos at Kaziranga National Park between June and September last year.
National Green Tribunal refuses permission to brick kilns near Kaziranga
The National Green Tribunal has refused permission to some brick kiln units from operating in the no-development zone near Kaziranga National Park in Assam, saying they do not have consent of authorities and are also one of the "most polluting industries".
Concern over destruction of aquatic creatures in river Barak in Assam
Environmentalist have expressed concern over the way aquatic creatures and their habitats are being destroyed in the upper reaches of river Barak in southern Assam.
Tigress eats its cub in Panna reserve
Park officials who reached the spot found that the tigress T2, shifted from Kanha National Park in 2009, had eaten the cub, born nine months ago.
Leopard, deer skin seized; two poachers held
Forest department officials have seized skins of a leopard and a deer from two poachers in Similipal Sanctuary area in Mayurbhanj district.
Electrocution of tigers captures Maharashtra government's attention
Poachers have been found lowering the 11 kw high tension power lines of the State Electricity Board (MSEDCL) with hooks in the tiger sanctuaries of Vidarbha region, forest department officials said.
No dilution of tribal rights while clearing projects
With Jayanthi Natarajan insisting that rights of tribals cannot be overlooked while clearing projects in forest areas, government has now decided against changing the norms for forest clearances, except in the case of rail tracks, roads and power lines.
Air quality in New Delhi is called 'very poor'
A government scientist said on Friday that air quality in New Delhi has worsened this week and is now "very poor," although it should not be compared to China's capital which has been reeling recently under massive pollution.
Narmada's catchment area to be converted into organic farming belt
An ambitious 10-year action plan to convert river Narmada's catchment area into organic/natural farming belt will be released during the upcoming three-day International River Festival.
China's love affair with cars chokes air in cities
Endless lines of slow-moving cars emerge like apparitions and then disappear again into the gloom of the thick smog that has shrouded Beijing this week and reduced its skyline to blurry gray shapes.
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