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Asian waterbird census: Nearly 12,645 birds spotted in Odisha's Chandaka W
Updated : 2 months ago IST
As per the Asian waterbird census, nearly 12,645 birds have been spotted during winter at Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, officials said on Tuesday.
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Texas warns of rising unsolicited seed mailings; China-linked parcels rais
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Texas agricultural authorities issued alerts after residents reported receiving unsolicited seed packages. Officials collected 126 bags in early January and over 1,100 last year, warning the seeds may carry invasive species or pests. Investigators suspect links to a global "brushing scam," a
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Invasive 'alien' fish spreads in Pakistani waters, threatens biodiversity
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
WWF-Pakistan has cautioned that an invasive fish species has been detected in water bodies across Sindh and Lower Punjab, warning that its spread poses a serious threat to aquatic biodiversity and the fisheries economy, Geo TV reported.
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Black-headed Ibis, spotted in large numbers in Thoothukudi salt pans in Ta
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The presence of the rare bird species Black-headed Ibis in large numbers in the salt pans (uppul areas) of Thoothukudi district has drawn significant attention from bird watchers and environmental enthusiasts.
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Large flocks of rare migratory birds spotted in Thoothukudi
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Thoothukudi has transformed into a vibrant bird sanctuary as thousands of rare migratory birds have begun descending upon the district's wetlands. Species including the Oriental Darter, Spoonbill, and Medium Egret have been spotted in significant numbers across various local water bodies,
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Thoothukudi salt pans turn into a haven for water birds amidst heavy rainf
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The city's suburban area is attracting various species of water birds, and the number of small fish, insects, and other aquatic organisms has skyrocketed. Usually, such sights of water birds feeding in large numbers in salt pans are rare. However, the conditions created by this year's hea
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World Animal Protection Calls for Enhanced Institutionalized Protection of
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 10: As 2025 comes to a close, there are major developments that impact both humans and animals and these lead us into 2026 and beyond. These include the deliberation at the recently concluded Conference of Parties (COP 30) in Belem in Brazil, the Conference On Int
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Trichy Customs arrest passenger for smuggling 48 exotic wildlife species
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In a major wildlife smuggling bust, Trichy Customs arrested a passenger with 48 rare exotic animals hidden in check-in baggage.
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MP: Female Cheetah 'Veera', her two cubs to be released in wild at Kuno Na
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Officials said the release of the cheetah family is expected to boost ecotourism and enhance public engagement with Project Cheetah, the ongoing initiative to reintroduce the species in India.
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Over two lakh migratory birds arrive at Chilika Lake; authorities tighten
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chilika Wildlife Division DFO Amlan Nayak said the early trends indicate a strong migratory season. "This year, the number of migratory birds has exceeded two lakhs.
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Rajasthan: Foreign Migratory birds return to Sambhar Lake, millions of Fla
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Sambhar Lake spans nearly 240 square kilometres and covers areas of the Jaipur, Nagaur, and Ajmer districts. Every year, the lake attracts thousands of migratory birds. These include flamingos, pelicans, shovelers, waders, common cranes, pintails, bar-headed geese, grey leg geese, tufted
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Israel: Attempt to smuggle 200 animals from Thailand thwarted
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Customs inspectors at Ben Gurion Airport, in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Nature and Parks Authority, thwarted an attempt to smuggle from Thailand about 200 animals of various species, including turtles, snakes, lizards, frogs, and crabs.
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