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Descendants of one of the oldest lineages of wolves, the Indian grey wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) is an apex predator present in grasslands across the Indian subcontinent. However land conversion and encroachment has pushed them to the brink of extinction. India certainly needs to reverse the loss of her grasslands. These pack-dwelling, loyal animals seem […]

India as we know is a country known for charismatic Royal Bengal Tiger, which single handedly attracts thousands of tourists to forests each year. However, India also has many other charismatic species, which are on the brink of extinction, and are yet ignored. Such is the state of India’s bustards. These are large terrestrial flightless

The Himalayan wolf lies in a hazy area of taxonomic classification. Is it a separate species of wolf or the subspecies of the wide ranging grey wolf (Canis lupus)?  Present classification also often groups the Himalayan Wolves with the Tibetan wolf (Canis lupus chanco) which hail from further north regions of Mongolia and China. Earlier

Pangolins are the most trafficked species in the world. Currently, there are eight species of these armored placental mammals. The word “pangolin,” which means “rolling over” in Malay, relates to this animal’s propensity to ball up when frightened. Pangolins are fascinating creatures that are often described as living fossils due to their ancient lineage and

The Indian star tortoise, or ‘nakshatra tabelu’, is one of India’s remaining reptilian crown jewels. Owing to the illegal wildlife trade, long generation time and habitat loss, there has been a sharp decline in its numbers. Its adaptability, size, lifespan and reputation for being a lucky charm make this tortoise highly sought after in wealthy

Several human communities have been sharing space with wild animals for centuries in and around the diverse forests of India. This wonderful coexistence has mainly been possible due to some special age-old religious beliefs, myths, and legends that have been passed down from generation to generation and form an integral part of the cultural identity

The marine ecosystem features a distinct, complicated food web shaped by its unique plankton, animal species, and environmental conditions. Specifically the arctic ecosystem being one of the most inaccessible areas in the world, limiting our potential reach. It has an extreme climatic condition supporting varied and a unique biodiversity adapted to this extreme conditions. Ranging

While all of us are familiar with the most common canid found in India – our very own domestic dog, only a few can name the eight species of wild canids also inhabiting the country. These are the dhole, golden jackal, Indian wolf, Tibetan wolf, Indian fox, red fox, desert fox, and Tibetan fox. Wild

Urban ecology is a branch of ecology, also involved with the study of living organisms with each other and their surroundings, but in an urban backdrop. This environment would contain urbanized landscapes such as cities and towns, thus incorporating not only the environment point of view, but also the socio-economic aspect of the ecosystem. Urban

The process of reversing degradation of ecosystems, such as landscapes, lakes and oceans, to regain their ecological functionality and to improve the productivity and capacity of ecosystems to meet the needs of society is termed as ‘ecosystem restoration’. This is done by initiating natural regeneration of overexploited ecosystems. This method not only encompasses planting trees,