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Friday, July 25, 2025
TopicConservation

Topic: Conservation

Delhi wetlands going extinct. To be found in govt files only

Delhi residents are trading water bodies for parks and community centres without any ecological consideration. This is also an easy route for authorities.

Indian zoos have a numbers problem. Too many animals, not enough vets, biologists, educators

As Vantara zoo captivates Indian and global audiences with its stellar facilities and grand scale, the crying gap in Indian zoos has gone largely unnoticed and unaddressed.

Face of cheetah introduction Y.V. Jhala dropped from project as govt ends contract, says ‘no idea why’

Veteran conservationist's 2-yr extension at Wildlife Institute of India curtailed to 1 year, ending 28 Feb. Govt official says ‘no malintent’ involved in termination.

Vultures make a soaring comeback in India. Next 6 months crucial to ensure their safety

So far, 31 captive-bred vultures have been released from West Bengal and eight from Haryana.

‘Reimagine’ conservation – Study proposes preserving biodiversity alongside human aspirations

In a paper published by in Nature Sustainability, the researchers said the approach will succeed only if ‘beneficiaries of ecological restoration & those impacted are addressed in policies.

‘I am truly proud’ — Love of sea turtles turns Philippine poachers into protectors

Conservation efforts established in 2009 has helped save thousands of turtles and keep their eggs from ending up in markets and on plates.

12 more Cheetahs from South Africa waiting for their landing in India. In quarantine since July

The concerned South African & Indian ministries have 'approved' an MoU. It is awaiting signature of the African President. Cheetahs are now in quarantine, experts concerned about fitness.

Cheetahs still in quarantine, but healthy, say officials 3 weeks after relocation

Set to be released from quarantine on 17 October, officials say 'biggest concerns' are snaring and bush hunting. India also readying itself to receive 12 South African cheetahs

‘Trees like my children’, says Bangladeshi man who has removed nails from over 10k trees

A mason by profession, the 60-year-old has been doing this 2018. He has also planted over 20,000 trees in his hometown, Jashore.

How saving the rhino became as commercial an enterprise in Kaziranga as poaching

In ‘Homeland Insecurities’, Sanjay Barbora writes how a wildlife conservationist’s job in India oscillates between criminal investigation and paralegal aid to forest department.

On Camera

Thailand-Cambodia clash is more than a border fight—it’s a new front in Cold War 2.0

The Southeast Asian theatre is central to the Great Power contest between the US and China. It’s also a landscape where middle powers—France, the UK, Turkey—are shaping the strategic environment.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

DRDO successfully tests latest version of UAV-launched precision missile, ULPGM-V3

Capable of being fired in plain and high-altitude areas, it has day-and-night capability and two-way data link to support post-launch target, aim-point update.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.