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15th May, 2013
The mysterious case of the white tigress
Can we please retire this election symbol out of respect for these endangered species, asks Rina Saeed Khan.
Can we please retire this election symbol out of respect for these endangered species, asks Rina Saeed Khan.
16th April, 2013
Boat filled with protected species hits coral reef
More charges are being prepared against the boat's 12 Chinese crewman, including damaging the corals and violating the country's wildlife law for being found in possession of the pangolin meat.
More charges are being prepared against the boat's 12 Chinese crewman, including damaging the corals and violating the country's wildlife law for being found in possession of the pangolin meat.
24th March, 2013
Poachers kill rare rhinos in India’s remote northeast
A gang of poachers killed a rare one-horned rhino at a wildlife park in northeast India.
A gang of poachers killed a rare one-horned rhino at a wildlife park in northeast India.
13th March, 2013
Demand for exotic pets pushes species to the brink
“I don't understand the desire to keep an animal that can kill you, but people do.”
“I don't understand the desire to keep an animal that can kill you, but people do.”
16th November, 2012
Population of Africa’s mountain gorillas rises
The population of Uganda's mountain gorillas has grown to 400, up from 302 in 2006, bringing the total number in Africa to 880 and giving hope to conservationists trying to save the endangered species.
The population of Uganda's mountain gorillas has grown to 400, up from 302 in 2006, bringing the total number in Africa to 880 and giving hope to conservationists trying to save the endangered species.
14th November, 2012
Three rare Sumatran tiger cubs born at Indonesia zoo
A critically endangered Sumatran tiger gave birth to three cubs at an Indonesian zoo, a vet at the facility said on Wednesday.
A critically endangered Sumatran tiger gave birth to three cubs at an Indonesian zoo, a vet at the facility said on Wednesday.
26th July, 2012
Preserved endangered animals seized in Indonesia
Members of the Indonesian national police and the special crime unit inspecting body parts of seized preserved rare animals at a warehouse in Cibubur, south…
Members of the Indonesian national police and the special crime unit inspecting body parts of seized preserved rare animals at a warehouse in Cibubur, south…
20th June, 2012
Drones to the rescue of wildlife in Nepal
WWF Nepal will use drone aircraft to monitor and identify poachers eyeing endangered tigers and rhinos.
WWF Nepal will use drone aircraft to monitor and identify poachers eyeing endangered tigers and rhinos.
6th May, 2012
One of world’s largest frogs returns to Montserrat
Scientists are working to protect the endangered frogs from deadly fungus.
Scientists are working to protect the endangered frogs from deadly fungus.
13th April, 2012
US and Russian scientists launch ice seal survey
The study will cover four species - ringed, spotted, bearded and the ribbon seals - according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The study will cover four species - ringed, spotted, bearded and the ribbon seals - according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
13th April, 2012
US and Russian scientists launch ice seal survey
The study will cover four species - ringed, spotted, bearded and the ribbon seals - according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The study will cover four species - ringed, spotted, bearded and the ribbon seals - according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
8th February, 2012
Nepal’s vulture ”restaurants” for endangered birds
PITHAULI, Nepal: In the village of Pithauli, surrounded by ripening mustard fields, a woman hauls a cow carcass on a trolley, drops it in an…
PITHAULI, Nepal: In the village of Pithauli, surrounded by ripening mustard fields, a woman hauls a cow carcass on a trolley, drops it in an…
24th January, 2012
Sumatra elephant faces extinction in 30 years: WWF
JAKARTA: Sumatran elephants in the wild face extinction in less than 30 years unless there is an “immediate moratorium” on destruction of the animals’ habitat,…
JAKARTA: Sumatran elephants in the wild face extinction in less than 30 years unless there is an “immediate moratorium” on destruction of the animals’ habitat,…
20th January, 2012
Rare monkey is rediscovered in Borneo
WASHINGTON: An endangered monkey known as the Miller’s Grizzled Langur has been discovered on the island of Borneo in an area it was not previously…
WASHINGTON: An endangered monkey known as the Miller’s Grizzled Langur has been discovered on the island of Borneo in an area it was not previously…
15th January, 2012
Rare Chinese white dolphin gets DNA bank
HONG KONG: A Hong Kong conservation group said Saturday it has set up a DNA bank for the rare Chinese white dolphin, also known as…
HONG KONG: A Hong Kong conservation group said Saturday it has set up a DNA bank for the rare Chinese white dolphin, also known as…
9th January, 2012
Drought threatens only surviving whooping cranes
FULTON, Texas: Scientists are warning that the devastating drought in Texas could threaten the world’-s only remaining flock of whooping cranes. The birds eat blue…
FULTON, Texas: Scientists are warning that the devastating drought in Texas could threaten the world’-s only remaining flock of whooping cranes. The birds eat blue…
2nd December, 2011
Biologists find albino among Brazil dolphins
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian biologists have found an extremely rare example of an albino dolphin among an endangered species that lives off the southern coast…
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian biologists have found an extremely rare example of an albino dolphin among an endangered species that lives off the southern coast…
15th November, 2011
Officially extinct: Western Black Rhino
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature said that the Western Black Rhino of Africa, a species related to black rhinos, is officially extinct.…
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature said that the Western Black Rhino of Africa, a species related to black rhinos, is officially extinct.…
25th October, 2011
Vietnam’s Javan rhinos poached into oblivion-WWF
HANOI: An endangered Javan rhinoceros found dead in Vietnam last year was the country’s last, rendering the species all but the extinct, WWF reported on…
HANOI: An endangered Javan rhinoceros found dead in Vietnam last year was the country’s last, rendering the species all but the extinct, WWF reported on…
18th October, 2011
Scarce resources, climate biggest threats to world health
LONDON: The Earth’s natural resources like food, water and forests are being depleted at an alarming speed, causing hunger, conflict, social unrest and species extinction,…
LONDON: The Earth’s natural resources like food, water and forests are being depleted at an alarming speed, causing hunger, conflict, social unrest and species extinction,…
