Wildlife
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Indian scientists develop new, improved method to survey lion populations
Science | February 20, 2020 18:32 ISTAn alternative method for monitoring endangered lions in India could improve estimates of their abundance, according to a study which may help inform conservation policy and management decisions
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UN summit on critical threats to wildlife begins in Gandhinagar
India | February 17, 2020 18:05 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) with the presence of over 2,500 delegates from 111 countries in this Gujarat city.
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Obese owl too fat to fly, put on strict diet
World | February 08, 2020 17:23 ISTA little owl nicknamed Plump broke the internet when it was revealed that she had become too fat to fly, and has since spent a few weeks at the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary in the UK, which put her under observation and placed her on a strict diet.
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Coronavirus: China temporarily bans wildlife trade in wake of outbreak
World | January 26, 2020 16:09 ISTNo wildlife can be transported or sold in any markets or online, according to text of the announcement in state media.
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Tigress alert in Jharkhand's Ghatsila
India | January 16, 2020 14:26 ISTThe Jharkhand government has warned villagers and picnickers of the presence of a tigress in and around Dainmari jungle in East Singhbhum district after pugmarks of the big cat were spotted in the forest, an official said here on Thursday.
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Fresh pugmarks of tigress spotted at Jharkhand-Bengal border
India | January 13, 2020 14:10 ISTFresh pugmarks of a big cat have been spotted near a forest along the Jharkhand-West Bengal state border, officials said.
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Leopard preys on 5th human victim in UP district
India | December 27, 2019 10:29 ISTIt may be recalled that on November 27, a woman was killed by a leopard in Nawada village, a five- year-old boy was killed on December 17 and on December 19, a leopard mauled a 23-year-old youth at Alam Saray village. A 16-year-old boy was killed by the big cat at Asgarpur village on December 26.
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This bird has got fastest vision speed with 130 frames per sec
Science | December 21, 2019 12:12 ISTThe peregrine falcon, one of the world's most common predatory birds, has the fastest vision in the animal kingdom, and can register nearly 130 frames per second, according to a study.
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Rajasthan bird death case: Kashmir wildlife authorities on alert
India | November 19, 2019 10:52 ISTDeaths of 10,000 migratory birds reported in wetlands of Rajasthan have obviously put Kashmir Valley authorities on alert.
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Watch: Troubled by mosquitoes, Gir lions migrate to hills
India | June 30, 2019 13:23 ISTMonsoon has reached Gujarat and mosquitoes have found their best time to pray. At the Gir forest, where there is almost no sign of humans, the arthropods rely on huge animals like lions.
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Time to rejoice, time to protect: Tigress gives birth to three cubs in Ranthambore National Park
India | June 26, 2019 9:09 ISTThe news has spread joy in wildlife enthusiasts. Forrest authorities are taking measures to protect tigress T-73 and her three cubs from poachers.
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New hedgehog sign to warn UK drivers of small wildlife hazards
World | June 17, 2019 20:53 ISTThe new signs will be placed in areas with large numbers of animals such as hedgehogs, otters, squirrels and badgers.
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Karnataka: Major fire in Bandipur Tiger Reserve, several wildlife species threatened
News | February 25, 2019 10:11 ISTKarnataka: Major fire in Bandipur Tiger Reserve, several wildlife species threatened
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Earth's wild animal population plummeted 60 per cent in 44 years: WWF
Science | October 30, 2018 9:28 ISTThe WWF's biennial report, which tracks trends in global wildlife abundance, indicates that the global populations of fish, birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles declined, on average, by 60 per cent between 1970 and 2014.
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Meghalaya: School-dropouts turn to wildlife conservation
India | June 25, 2018 12:04 ISTArmed with a loaned camera, the two are also taking pictures of birds found in the forests for documentation of the winged species in the Hima Malaisohmat area.
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Raveena Tandon’s wildlife photographs to be exhibited for a cause
Celebrities | May 23, 2018 23:33 ISTThe exhibition will begin at Jehangir Art Gallery from May 25 and will conclude on May 29. The proceeds from the sale will go towards installing solar pump sets at wildlife sanctuaries to help revive depleting watering holes.
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Caught On Camera: Lion attacks 67-year-old wildlife park owner in South Africa. Watch video
Trending | May 02, 2018 18:05 ISTThe entire incident was recorded by the CCTV cameras which are installed at the Marakele Predator Park in South Africa.
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Body parts from threatened wildlife widely sold on Facebook
World | April 10, 2018 7:24 ISTFacebook is one of 20 technology companies that last month joined the Global Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online, which was organised by Google and the World Wildlife Fund.
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Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar, Umesh enjoy wildlife safari in South Africa; see pics
Cricket | January 21, 2018 12:30 ISTThe players witnessed an entirely different side of South Africa as they took out time to explore the wildlife with their respective families.
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WATCH: Lady cop catches 9-foot long ‘Anaconda’ with bare hands in the video
Trending | October 14, 2017 15:53 ISTIf you're scared of snakes, this video is just not for you!
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