Vechur Cow
The Vechur cow, originating from the village of Vechoor in Kerala, India, is renowned for being the world’s smallest cattle breed, a status confirmed by…
Biodiversity
Inter-State Transportation of Captive Elephants
The central government recently issued a Gazette notification that allows the inter-state transportation of captive elephants, a move that came ahead of the Lok Sabha…
Cheetah Population in Kuno National Park
South African cheetah ‘Gamini’ has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India, marks a significant effort to restore the…
Supreme Court Bans Tiger Safari in Core Areas of Jim Corbett National Park
The Supreme Court of India has recently banned tiger safaris in the core areas of Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, following concerns over illegal…
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), initiated by India’s Environment Ministry and approved on March 1, 2024, represents a strategic intergovernmental effort to foster global…
Leopard in India
The report on the status of snow leopards in India, released on January 30, 2024, marked a significant scientific achievement as it presented the first-ever…
Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle (Pelochelys cantorii)
Cantor’s giant softshell turtle, scientifically known as Pelochelys cantorii, is a fascinating and unique species of freshwater turtle native to Southeast Asia. These turtles are…
Kerala’s Human-wildlife Conflict Crisis and Demands for Legal Reforms
The crisis of human-wildlife conflict in Kerala has escalated in recent years, marked by increasing incidents of dangerous interactions between humans and wildlife such as…
Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) Metric
The Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric, developed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) with contributions from over 50 global organizations,…
