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One of the largest challenges faced for conservationists in India is human tiger conflict. As we know HTC occurs when a wild tiger interacts with humans, their animals or livestock, and this results in an injury or death to human, livestock or tiger. The solution is to minimize contact between wild tigers and humans, however, […]

As of 2022, the global wild tiger population was estimated to number 4,500 mature individuals, with most populations living in small isolated pockets. The species is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. India currently hosts the largest tiger population. Just a century ago, more than 100,000 tigers roamed Asia. One of the largest

Hello and welcome back to our blog. Today we are going to know about very important animals to our ecosystem “The Megaherbivores”. So, why are they so important? What impact do they have in the ecosystem? What are the megaherbivores? But first, what is Herbivore? What are herbivores? An herbivore is an organism that mostly

The most common place to find otters today would probably be in the world of the Internet, where these animals are referred to as the cutest animals in the world. Regarded as animals which prefer to live in a close-knit community known as a ‘bevy’ or simply ‘family,’ otters are known to inhabit many parts

Hornbills are one of the most magnificent birds present in the wild. Their distinctive appearance can be attributed to their black bodies with a white chest and the large, curved yellow beak with a casque on top in some species. There are about 62 species of hornbill, out of which nine are found in India.

The world underwater is one that is mysterious, intriguing and full of surprises. It is an ecosystem that is so unique and diverse with a life of its own. From bacteria to protozoans to crustaceans to fishes to some of the largest animals found on planet Earth, the marine biodiversity is ever evolving and increasingly

When you think of decreasing population of species in the wild, what is the first thing that comes into your mind? You may have thought of climate change, habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade, poaching and the most obvious one being interference of humans in wild habitats. However, wildlife diseases are equally devestating One major factor

Dibang Valley is one of the most biodiverse regions, not only in India but around the world. It is inhibited by the Mishmi people. Here is their story of the conservation of the valley’s rare wildlife. I listen to the mabra, gazing at the long houses my siblings live in. The funeral rites aren’t going

Sustainable development means that the development for the present generation should be done in such way that it does not affect or compromise the ability of the future generation to meets its need and requirement, it does not mean that the present generation should compromise their quality of life but they should find better alternatives

An Introduction into Palm Oil Elaeis guineensis is the scientific name for this edible vegetable oil, which is derived from the fruit of oil palm plants. There are two different types of oil that can be produced: crude palm oil, which is obtained by pressing the fleshy fruit, and palm kernel oil, which is obtained