scorecardresearch
Monday, July 28, 2025
TopicEndangered species

Topic: Endangered species

Interspecies social distancing — we need to give nature some space to save biodiversity

On International Day of Biodiversity 2020, we must recognize that biodiversity is the ‘toolbox’ that can provide us cures & solutions to crises like Covid-19.

It’ll take more than a safari to ensure endangered species stay protected now

The hit to ecotourism will see communities deprived of revenue look elsewhere for income, threatening conservation efforts.

Pakistan permits Qatar Emir, 9 others of royal family to hunt endangered houbara bustards

Despite growing backlash, Pakistani govt permits are issued every year to members of the royal families of the Gulf countries.

London’s Thames has bounced back, and a large seal population is proof of it

Tighter environmental regulations, upgraded waste systems and many habitat enhancement projects have revived the river.

Rhino, snow leopard, red panda — the endangered species Modi govt wants to protect

As part of its 5-year plan, Modi govt has identified other issues that need attention, including resolving man-animal conflict and eco-tourism policy.

Citizen science: How India’s conservationists are mapping wildlife to protect it

From Hornbill Watch to Amphibians of India and Roadkills India, citizens are creating a conservation constituency rooted in sound science.

This is how plants communicate danger, and it’s trippy

ScientiFix, a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to the best sources to read them.

Why spotting the elusive snow leopard in Ladakh is like peekaboo with a ghost

The incredibly rare snow leopards of Ladakh are thankfully off the endangered species list since last year. The increase in their numbers is drawing...

On Camera

Dhankhar’s resignation: How Modi-Shah’s ‘capable’ BJP has served another strong message to RSS

One has to be incredibly credulous to buy BJP spin masters’ argument that the government got rid of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for harmonious relationship with the judiciary.

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.

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.