State of the Rhino 2023
Apart from poaching and habitat loss, climate change-induced droughts have been threatening the rhino population in Africa, pointed out a new report. On the other hand, climate disruptions in Asia can
Apart from poaching and habitat loss, climate change-induced droughts have been threatening the rhino population in Africa, pointed out a new report. On the other hand, climate disruptions in Asia can
Dudhwa National park have for the first time adopted the zero tolerance approach for the wildlife crimes in a bid to check Wildlife crime. Talking to “The Pioneer Deputy Director Dudhwa VK Singh said that
In order to curb illegal mining, Asan Conservation Reserve (ACR) has dug trenches at entry points and areas vulnerable to infiltration along with stepping up security in the reserve, forest officials said.
A total of 42 rhinos were poached in Assam last year Expressing serious concern over poaching of rhinos in Assam’s Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has warned India of including
Poaching across sub-Saharan Africa is on the rise as armed criminal gangs kill elephants for tusks and rhinos for horns, usually to be shipped to Asia for use in ornaments and medicines. The poaching on
Official figures suggest this year will be deadliest yet for rhino, breaking 2013 record of 1,004 deaths Some 558 rhino have been killed in South Africa already this year, setting the country on course
Despite government´s attempts to clamp down on poaching, illegal hunting of endangered animals is on the rise in some highland forests under the coverage of Langtang National Park over the recent weeks,
Elephants are revered in Thailand and, as an important part of the country’s identity, they are an integral part of Thai beliefs and culture. However, despite this, Thailand has one of the world’s largest
In the wake of several incidents of rhino poaching in Assam, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has decided to visit Kaziranga National Park in the state soon. The Environment Minister met with
Lansdowne division corridor, which connects Rajaji National Park with Corbett Tiger Division and facilitates movement of big cats and elephants in between these two protected areas, has become a haven
Despite substantial conservation investments by governments and international agencies, the existence of tigers in the wild is still threatened. The main threats to the survival of wild tigers are poaching,