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Why protecting grasslands is central to protecting rhinos

September 23, 2026 12:01 am

Rhino numbers have increased by nearly 170 per cent, making India one of the world’s most important custodians of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. But species conservation is intrinsically linked to protecting its ecosystem

Who killed the tiger? The question isn’t enough to tackle modern trafficking

September 29, 2026 11:59 pm

A tiger reserve may remain the biological source, but the life of the tiger increasingly unfolds across a much larger landscape. This creates a paradox of conservation success: As the tiger's ecological space expands, its exposure space may expand as well

From 6 to 194: How Assam is bringing the pygmy hog back to the wild

September 17, 2026 12:30 pm

Once close to extinction, the pygmy hog is making a comeback in Assam, with 194 animals bred and reintroduced and more releases planned in Manas. Here's closer look at its conservation success story.

How a Konkan village banned DJs and brought vultures back

September 14, 2026 7:11 pm

Conservationist Premsagar Mestri teamed up with Chirgaon residents to reverse a decline in vulture numbers by providing safe carcasses, protecting nest trees, and safeguarding sacred groves.

Decades later, Indian Grey Hornbills thrive in Gujarat’s Gir forests

July 14, 2026 3:50 pm

Indian Grey Hornbills were reintroduced in the Gir forests in 2021 under a government initiative. They have now successfully established territories and produced offspring.

Why court rebuked Odisha government for dumping elephant conservation researchers after 10-year service

May 28, 2026 6:27 pm

Despite recommendations since 2011 to create posts and regularise 11 research fellows, a 2019 ad invited contractual hires under the Elephant Management Action Plan, the petitioners told the Orissa High Court.

Reading paw prints, saving villages for Rs 15k a month: How forest trackers in Gir keep their eyes, ears open for lions

January 17, 2026 1:01 pm

The 200-odd forest trackers under the Gujarat Forest Department form a critical link in the lion conservation story in Gir as they feed almost real-time information on the animals’ movements, and even prevent them from being run over by trains.

Jane Goodall dies at 91: Recalling the conservationist, known for her work on chimpanzees

October 02, 2025 12:40 pm

Jane Goodall Death: Credited with noticing human-like behaviours amongst chimpanzees, Goodall was also the UN Messenger of Peace and honorary member of the World Future Council.

Uttarakhand Bagheshwar temple on glacier

India’s glaciers can still be saved, says scientist

September 08, 2025 7:35 pm

If, globally, temperatures are stabilized around 1.5° C, around 60 per cent of the glacier mass can be preserved until 2100 in India. But, if we reach around 3° Celsius of warming, it would be only around 40 per cent of the mass that remains in India until 2100

Two people were killed within a week in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur district, reportedly by a tiger suspected to have strayed from the South Kheri forest division

Man vs wild: Amid recent tiger and jackal attacks, how UP forest dept is changing strategy

September 01, 2025 6:22 pm

While villagers in the affected areas have demanded strict measures to keep wild animals at bay, the forest dept said it is expanding fencing and setting up rescue centres

CONSERVATION PHOTOS

On World Nature Conservation Day, explore the world's most remarkable forests

July 28, 2026 11:44 am

World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated on July 28. On this occasion, discover some of the world's most unusual forests that you may not have known about.

Rachel Carson: All you need to know about the American marine biologist

June 02, 2026 11:31 am

Rachel Louise Carson was an American marine biologist, writer, and conservationist whose Sea Trilogy and book Silent Spring are credited with advancing marine conservation and the global environmental movement.

Inspiring Indian wildlife conservationists who deserve more recognition

May 25, 2026 3:04 pm

These are some inspiring Indian wildlife conservationists you actually didn't know about.

CONSERVATION VIDEOS

On World Environment Day, a look at what countries are doing to promote tiger conservation

June 22, 2020 6:26 pm

In 2018, 12 countries agreed to work on tiger conservation. This is how they are doing. India, while doing well, must realise it is not the time to slowdown.

BJP Yuva Morcha celebrates declassification of Netaji's files

January 23, 2016 3:21 pm

Kolkata, Jan 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha on Saturday celebrated the release of Netaji's files with much fervour. People distributed sweets to commemorate the occasion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi viewed the declassified files related to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and thereafter released digital copies of the same early today. The National Archives of India (NAI) is placing 100 files relating to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in public domain after preliminary conservation treatment and digitisation.