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Between 2000 and 2020, over 1 million people lost their lives to snakebites in India. Snakebite is the most extensive neglected tropical disease and human wildlife conflict. While about a quarter of India’s snakes are venomous, four prominent species are responsible for majority of snakebite in India – Russel’s Viper, King Cobra,  Common Krait and […]

Sloth bears (Melursus ursinus) are a distinctive and fascinating species that inhabit the forests of South Asia. Known for their shaggy coats, unique feeding habits, and distinctively long claws, sloth bears are a testament to the wonders of biodiversity. However, these charismatic creatures are facing a range of threats that are putting their survival at

The gorilla one of the largest and most powerful apes in the world, with an impressive physical appearance that demands respect. They are found in the rainforests of central Africa, primarily in the countries of Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Cameroon. Gorillas belong to the family Hominidae, which includes humans, chimpanzees, and

When one thinks of Mumbai, or Bombay as it is popularly still remembered as, we think of a metropolis, we think of a concrete jungle by the sea. Known as the financial capital of India, Mumbai stands as one of the fastest developing cities. The tall skyscrapers and the glamor of Bollywood brings in a

Insects are some of the most diverse and abundant organisms on Earth, with over a million described species and many more yet to be discovered. They play vital roles in maintaining the balance of our ecosystem, from pollinating crops to breaking down organic matter. Unfortunately, insects are facing multiple threats that are causing a decline

Have you ever heard of a case where a fisherman claimed that the rival fisherman had taken a share of fish herded by the plaintiff’s dolphin? A totally bizarre claim, right? It might be bizarre to us but not according to the 1879 report of the Burmese native court. So, who is this fisherman’s friend?

Steven Spielberg fans or not, most of us have seen or either heard of the Jurassic Park/World franchise. Its massive financial success proves that the concept of de-extinction enraptures not only scientists and conservationists, but also the general public. To the unacquainted, de-extinction refers to the process of bringing back extinct species using advanced genetic

The Asian Elephant is an Endangered species according to the IUCN Red list due to the reduction in population as a result of reduction in area of occupancy and habitat quality. The range of the Asian Elephant is spread across 13 countries, but is highly fragmented. One of the main reasons for reduction in their

Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is a method to evaluate environmental, social, and economic impacts before any developmental project or expansion of any developmental project. It was first introduced in the USA (1970) and later came to India (1976) to examine the river-valley projects from an environmental perspective. Subsequently, on 27th January 1994, the Union Ministry of

Otters are small carnivorous mammals found predominantly in freshwater and coastal habitats. They are considered keystone species and play a crucial role, not only in regulating aquatic ecosystems and climate change. Unfortunately, they face a large variety of threats, ranging from conflict with humans, pollution, habitat loss and the illegal wildlife trade.   3 out