Flora & Fauna-Environment-The Economic Times

Winter guests enjoy Chilika hospitality during summer too

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:43:12 GMT

As many as 77,609 birds of 75 species were found to be staying in the about 1100-sq km lake, according to the summer bird count conducted by the wildlife division of the forest department on Wednesday.

Tea garden fence may obstruct Kaziranga animals' movement

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:20:23 GMT

With the monsoon fast approaching, Kaziranga National Park authorities are worried that migration of animals is likely to get affected because of the newly erected fence at Burapahar Tea Garden.

Tiger found dead in Pilibhit

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:22:12 GMT

The carcass of a tiger was recovered from a drain in Haripur forest range here this afternoon, a forest official said.

Street lights disrupt ecosystem, says study

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:32:07 GMT

Street lights have an unexpectedly strong effect on insect populations, favouring some species while punishing others, according to a study released on Wednesday.

'Action against tiger poachers will not be considered a crime'

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:21:32 GMT

Taking a stern stand against poachers, Maharashtra government today decided that action taken by forest authorities against those caught while hunting down tigers will not be considered a crime.

Elephant count begins with hope that numbers are up

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:18:40 GMT

Officials of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka will carry out a three-day elephant headcount starting Tuesday, with foresters optimistic about finding a significant increase in the number of pachyderms.

Centre sleeps over green signal for coastal roads

Sun, 20 May 2012 21:01:55 GMT

The Centre has not taken any steps to accord environmental clearance to the coastal road plan, touted to be a replacement to the sea link plan between Worli and Nariman Point.

Three cheers: Tiger number up in Panna

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:13:42 GMT

Tiger population revival programme in India has received a boost with one more tigress named T-2 giving birth to three cubs in the Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR), in eastern Madhya Pradesh.

Goa zoo to have aviaries for wetland, terrestrial birds

Sat, 19 May 2012 14:41:11 GMT

Goa's lone zoo tucked in Bondla wildlife sanctuary will soon have birds on display in two aviaries, designed for wetland and terrestrial birds.

Goa zoo to have aviaries for wetland, terrestrial birds

Sat, 19 May 2012 07:53:35 GMT

Goa's lone zoo tucked in Bondla wildlife sanctuary will soon have birds on display in two aviaries, designed for wetland and terrestrial birds.

Poachers strike: Tiger chopped into 10 pieces in Maharashtra

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:32:35 GMT

Throwing an audacious challenge to the state forest department, the poachers have struck once again, killing a tiger in Chandrapur forest range. The mutilated carcass of a tiger - sans head and paws and chopped into 10 pieces - was recovered in Borda jungle along Chichpalli-Borda road on Friday morning.

Villagers lynch wildcat mistaken for leopard

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:31:45 GMT

On Wednesday, a jungle cat, which was mistakenly identified as a leopard, was lynched to death by villagers in spite of the forest department’s efforts to control the mob.

Poachers chop tiger into pieces in Maharashtra

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:40:58 GMT

Poachers have struck again in Maharashtra’s tiger reserves despite a red alert about possible strikes by Baheliya gangs from neighbouring Madhya Pradesh.

Poacher arrested from Bhitarkanika

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:59:45 GMT

Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara district have taken into custody the kingpin of a poaching racket while making a seizure of 25 kg of raw deer meat from the protected mangrove forest areas, official sources said.

Second fire in sanctuary triggers safety concerns

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:03:35 GMT

Safety of animals in the sanctuary in Bhadson is at stake with the second fire incident in a week reported on Wednesday evening.

Vultures' census to be conducted on May 26, 27

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:22:46 GMT

The Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation, an autonomous body of Forests and Environment department, will carry out a vultures' census in association with local NGOs in the state on May 26 and 27.

Centre coming up to protect vultures

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:33:25 GMT

Wildlife experts and foresters are working with the Uttar Pradesh government to set up a conservation centre for vultures, whose population has drastically fallen in India.

Country's biggest resting shelter for elephants coming up in Haryana

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:10:06 GMT

The centre, spread over 450 acres, is situated alongside Kalesar wildlife sanctuary. Apart from being a home to the 'disabled' jumbos, the centre would also offer medical-cum-resting facilities to them.

Forest fire burning 3085 hectares in Russia

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:10:53 GMT

Twenty one forest fires are burning on a total of 3,085 hectares including 2,600 hectares in Buryatia and 485.7 hectares in Khabarovsk territory, officials said.

Jayanthi Natarajan expresses concern over tiger deaths

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:41:02 GMT

Environment and Forests Minister Jayanthi Natarajan said her ministry is constantly looking into the reasons behind the recent tiger deaths.

Green activists put up a strong fight

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:41:43 GMT

"We welcome the move as there should be some regulatory body with powers vested in it to ensure that green cover is protected.

India seeks $30 million fund to save tigers

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:17:44 GMT

India has sought assistance of $30 million under the Global Tiger Initiative, Keshav Varma, programme manager for the World Bank-led scheme, said here on Tuesday.

South African demand for legal trade in rhino horns leaves India jittery

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:13:59 GMT

The surge of poaching of rhinoceros in South Africa could lead to threats to the one-horned Indian rhino in faraway Assam and West Bengal if the African country decides to go ahead and demand opening the international trade in rhino horns.

New tourism route in Tadoba buffer soon

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:51:15 GMT

While safari in the buffer area will be cheaper than that inside TATR, tourists can also enjoy some special perks which are not allowed inside the tiger reserve on this new route.

Tamil Nadu sanctions Rs 8 crore for butterfly park

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:46:01 GMT

Tamil Nadu government today proposed setting up a butterfly park in chief minister J Jayalalithaa's constituency Srirangam.