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From farm to table: Tanvir Ahmad's innovative fish farming solution meets
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tanveer Ahmad, a young entrepreneur from Tanghdar village in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, has revolutionised the local fish market with his innovative fish farming project.
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Tamil Nadu: Rare Sighting of Black-headed Ibis seen in Thoothukudi salt pa
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Black-headed Ibis, characterised by its elegant white plumage, black head, and long curved beak, is listed as a "Near Threatened" species in Asia. It is predominantly found in wetlands, riverbanks and salt pans, where it feeds on fish, insects and other small aquatic creatures.
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CITES highlights high standards at Vantara and strong Indian regulations
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A recent report by the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has highlighted the world-class standards of animal care and treatment at Vantara in Jamnagar.
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Roaming free in paradise: Seychelles' giant tortoises and their special bo
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Aldabra tortoises are one of the largest tortoise species in the world, with males weighing up to 550 pounds. They have a dark grey to black colour, a highly domed, thick carapace, and a small neck plate. Their long necks help them gather food from trees. They feed on leaves, fruits, and
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Kedis Mewali to Bali: The Homecoming of the Red-breasted Parakeet Revives
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Denpasar [Indonesia], October 27: The skies of Bali once again hold hope. After years of silence in its tropical forests, the distinctive calls of the Red-breasted Parakeet (Trichoglossus forsteni mitchellii) may soon echo once more across its native land. This brightly colored parrot specie
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Sikkim: Rare butterfly 'Spotless Baron' spotted again in Dzongu after five
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A rare species of butterfly, the 'Spotless Baron' (Euthalia recta), has been photographed at Dzongu in North Sikkim by noted nature conservationist Sonam Wangchuk Lepcha, marking its return after a gap of five years.
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Project Brahmank: BRO joins global campaign for snow leapord conservation
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
As part of its ongoing efforts to support national strategic objectives, the project undertook a series of events for Global Campaign 23for23: 23 Minutes for Snow Leopards" to enhance awareness for both the species and fragile ecosystems as well as to celebrate animal-human coexistence an
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Assam: Kati Bihu Bird Count 2025 conducted at Kaziranga National Park
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The event aimed to promote bird monitoring, raise conservation awareness, and encourage participation among local communities, with a special focus on engaging women forest staff and the younger generation.
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Haathi is indeed our saathi: Jairam Ramesh raises alarm over decline in el
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"The elephant faces a crisis, perhaps not of extinction but of attrition. The threats come from changing land use, loss of traditional habitats, fragmentation of elephant movement pathways & corridors both within and outside protected areas, pressures from mining and infrastructure pr
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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to represent India at IUCN Conservation Congress 2
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of State for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, and External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, will represent India at the IUCN Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi from October 9.
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MP: CM Yadav visits Indore Zoo, highlights state's heritage in wildlife pr
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The wildlife heritage in Madhya Pradesh is quite rich and efforts have been made to preserve all species that make our country diverse. There are a lot of species that have disappeared over time, such as the Cobra that used to be in Madhya Pradesh years ago and after Chhattisgarh separated,
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Assam: 104 hatchlings of three turtle species released at Hadug Beel in Po
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A total of 104 hatchlings of three turtle species--the Black Softshell Turtle (Nilssonia nigricans), Indian Tent Turtle (Pangshura tentoria), and Ganges Softshell Turtle (Nilssonia gangetica)--were released on Saturday at Hadug Beel in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Morigaon distric
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