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TopicEndangered species

Topic: Endangered species

Why Tamil Nadu’s shores have become a death trap for Olive Ridley turtles

Initial autopsy reports have indicated that the probable cause of the deaths could be drowning. TN govt issues stern warnings, increases surveillance around coastlines.

A lethal fungus has wiped out bats in some US counties & it led to increased infant deaths

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Birds in Kenya are disappearing at a worrying rate due to changes in land use

The expansion of settlements, livestock production, pest removal, and cultivation has degraded and destroyed natural landscapes, threatening unique species.

What is ‘Project Nilgiri Tahr, Tamil Nadu’s multi-pronged initiative to save state animal

The 5-year project has gathered pace with conclusion of a survey that aims to find its population, its habitat, and introduce measures so that the ungulate does not go extinct

Environmentalists petition US govt seeking endangered species protection for horseshoe crab

According to the activists, horseshoe crabs – a ‘living fossil’ – are under threat from commercial harvests for bait, biomedical use as well as from habitat loss and climate change.

Berlin scientists announce 1st successful white rhino IVF, which may save subspecies from extinction

Northern white rhinos, actually grey, were found in abundance in many eastern and central African countries. Their numbers declined due to widespread poaching for their horns.

Extinction alert for Mexico’s endangered vaquita porpoise, number shrunk to less than a dozen

World’s smallest porpoise and native to Mexico’s Gulf of California has been imperiled by illegal gill net fishing. A report has highlighted 83% population drop between 2015-18.

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.

Buying pangolin wine, meds online? Study says you’re driving most trafficked mammal to extinction

Exploitation of loopholes in international law has led to an exponential surge in the illegal trade of pangolin-derived products, says study by Geneva-based NGO.

Wild exotic pets aren’t glamorous. Begin by amending Wildlife Act

Pythons to lemurs, exotic pets have become a popular choice for people who want to ‘make a statement’ by possessing a ‘wild’ pet. But they're wrong.

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Indian bureaucracy doesn’t need DOGE. Hiring more would be better for efficiency

The view that bureaucracies are bloated with far too many employees preying on taxpayers money is a widely held myth. Research shows how significantly understaffed the Indian state is.

India’s Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code is struggling to deliver. It’ll take a decade to clear backlog

The Centre is considering an increase in the National Company Law Tribunal's bench capacity, while the Standing Committee of Finance suggests fast-track courts. 

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.