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15th April, 2013
Rare species of turtles spotted offshore
Olive ridley sea turtles, considered to have become extinct in the country, have been spotted in large numbers in the offshore waters.
Olive ridley sea turtles, considered to have become extinct in the country, have been spotted in large numbers in the offshore waters.
31st March, 2013
Zoo fails to feed python for over a month
The python that has been starving for more than a month, compelled the zoo administration to seek advice on how to feed the reptile.
The python that has been starving for more than a month, compelled the zoo administration to seek advice on how to feed the reptile.
22nd March, 2013
Top 10 places to see animals in the wild
With the thawing of winter in many parts of the world, animals and humans alike are starting to wake up and get outside.
With the thawing of winter in many parts of the world, animals and humans alike are starting to wake up and get outside.
25th January, 2013
Flight of the falcons
Six falcons caught by the Pakistan Customs in November last year were released back into the wild in the Khirthar National Park.
Six falcons caught by the Pakistan Customs in November last year were released back into the wild in the Khirthar National Park.
26th July, 2012
Four deer, on their from Lahore, seized at Karachi Cantt
“Our team found the animals in wooden boxes in the cargo section of the train. They are of the same species found in Tharparkar and Cholistan,” an official of the Sindh Wildlife Department said.
“Our team found the animals in wooden boxes in the cargo section of the train. They are of the same species found in Tharparkar and Cholistan,” an official of the Sindh Wildlife Department said.
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14th May, 2012
Breaking the cycle of animal abuse
The most common excuse for disregarding animal cruelty in Pakistan is that ‘we can’t begin to talk about animals when humans are not afforded their rights.’
The most common excuse for disregarding animal cruelty in Pakistan is that ‘we can’t begin to talk about animals when humans are not afforded their rights.’
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.
1st May, 2012
Global biodiversity panel launched
The intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystems (IPBES) was proposed in June 2010.
The intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystems (IPBES) was proposed in June 2010.
30th April, 2012
Study about climate change impacts on forests completed
The comprehensive study by PFI aims to explore the climate change impacts on forests.
The comprehensive study by PFI aims to explore the climate change impacts on forests.
10th April, 2012
Bat-killer fungus likely came from Europe: study
WASHINGTON: A deadly fungal disease that has killed millions of bats in North America is likely caused by a pathogen that came from Europe, international…
WASHINGTON: A deadly fungal disease that has killed millions of bats in North America is likely caused by a pathogen that came from Europe, international…
19th March, 2012
Poachers may wipe out rhinos in S. Africa, campaigner warns
MOKOPANE, South Africa: Rhinos will be wiped out from South Africa’s wildlife parks by 2015 if poaching continues at its current rate, a campaigner fighting…
MOKOPANE, South Africa: Rhinos will be wiped out from South Africa’s wildlife parks by 2015 if poaching continues at its current rate, a campaigner fighting…
31st January, 2012
Pythons apparently wiping out Everglades mammals
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: A burgeoning population of huge pythons _ many of them pets that were turned loose by their owners when they got…
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: A burgeoning population of huge pythons _ many of them pets that were turned loose by their owners when they got…
29th January, 2012
New taste for Thai elephant meat
BANGKOK (AP) — A new taste for eating elephant meat – everything from trunks to sex organs – has emerged in Thailand and could pose…
BANGKOK (AP) — A new taste for eating elephant meat – everything from trunks to sex organs – has emerged in Thailand and could pose…
29th January, 2012
Snowy owls soar south from Arctic in rare mass migration
Bird enthusiasts are reporting rising numbers of snowy owls from the Arctic winging into the lower 48 states this winter in a mass southern migration…
Bird enthusiasts are reporting rising numbers of snowy owls from the Arctic winging into the lower 48 states this winter in a mass southern migration…
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,…
19th January, 2012
US clamps ban on pythons, yellow anaconda
US Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, who has championed the ban, said it would take effect within about 60 days and make it illegal to import…
US Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, who has championed the ban, said it would take effect within about 60 days and make it illegal to import…
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…
25th December, 2011
Rare Malaysian rhino gets new mate to save species
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Malaysian wildlife authorities say they have captured a female Borneo Sumatran rhino that will be paired with a new mate in a…
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Malaysian wildlife authorities say they have captured a female Borneo Sumatran rhino that will be paired with a new mate in a…
15th December, 2011
Monkey business for India, Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: India and Pakistan could be in for monkey diplomacy after an unsuspecting primate strayed across the border into Pakistan to be snapped up by…
ISLAMABAD: India and Pakistan could be in for monkey diplomacy after an unsuspecting primate strayed across the border into Pakistan to be snapped up by…
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…
