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Thursday, November 20, 2025
TopicWildlife conservation

Topic: wildlife conservation

Himachal’s snow leopards are protected by women. Big cat numbers are up

A survey estimated 83 snow leopards in the state, with the true number likely between 67 and 103, up from 51 individuals in 2021.

Jane Goodall—no formal degree until 1965, no laboratory, only passion for the wild

She showed that chimpanzees have emotions, personalities, and complex social lives. She gave them names instead of numbers.

Win for ‘sea cows’—IUCN moves to recognise India’s first-of-its-kind Dugong conservation reserve in TN

In a resolution that would be voted upon at IUCN Congress in October, the international body aims to recognise the reserve spread out across 448 sq km in the state's Palk Bay.

MP govt’s plan to curb human-elephant conflict includes a radio show, WhatsApp alerts & a control room

In Madhya Pradesh, where elephant population is rising, peaceful co-existence is a challenge. Programmes are also being started to guide villagers on what to do during elephant encounters.

Kerala’s love for elephants under scrutiny by courts & activists. ‘Numbers dwindling, they’re tortured

HC’s guidelines on parading elephants in festivals faced resistance from temple trusts citing tradition. SC struck them down, but activists call for balancing tradition with compassion.

How filmmaker and accidental conservationist Mike Pandey spoke chimpanzee with Jane Goodall

Pandey started his career with Bollywood films like ‘Razia Sultan’ and ‘Jaan Hatheli Pe’. But he wanted his filmography to mean something, and wildlife conservation was the answer.

From Tamil Nadu to New York, unique & sustainable Lantana elephant sculptures travel the world

The ‘Great Elephant Migration’ aims to spread awareness about human-animal interaction through elephant sculptures made by indigenous communities from South India.

Illegal wildlife trade persistent & pervasive, warns UN crime agency, calls for urgent action

The third edition of UN World Wildlife Crime Report 2024 finds worrying rise in illegal wildlife trade. Rhino horns, pangolin scales, and elephant ivory lead the illegal wildlife market.

Pobitora, a wildlife sanctuary still — SC stays Assam’s withdrawal of 1998 notification

SC was hearing petition seeking directions to Assam govt to demarcate sanctuary land as per the 1998 notification. Pobitora is a critical habitat for one-horned rhino.

Tourist rush into a sleepy Tamil Nadu town causing wildlife roadkill. 2 ecologists helping

In 'Women in the Wild', Shweta Taneja talks about how ecologist Divya Mudappa and her partner are rescuing macaques from roadkills in a small Tamil Nadu town.

On Camera

Not just Nehru, even Hindutva stems from Macaulay legacy

The Indian Right and Liberals all accepted the British conception of Hindu, Muslim and British India and the country's eventual decline. What they disagreed on was its cause.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Emergency procurement done, India & US working on co-manufacturing Javelin anti-tank missiles

The Government of India has requested to buy up to 216 M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles too. Excalibur artillery munition was used in Op Sindoor against Pakistan.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.