Orchids – a subject of study for some, a floral accessory for many. These evolutionarily headstrong plants maintain intricate balances in their respectful habitats. Orchidaceae is one of the largest and richest families of flowering plants found distributed across the globe. This family consists of 5 subfamilies, 880 genera and more than 25,000 species. About […]

Captive breeding, usually referred to as “conservation breeding,” is the practice of housing threatened or endangered species in a carefully monitored setting. Zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and other similar establishments shelter animals and plants outside of their native environments in order to preserve them and prevent extinction. Both the animals chosen to be a member

The snow leopard, also known as the “ghost of the mountains,” is a large, elusive cat that inhabits the high mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, the Tibetan Plateau, and the Altai Mountains. These cats are known for their thick, creamy fur and distinctive rosette markings, and they are adapted to living in harsh

The trading of uncommon or exceptional wild animal and plant species that are prized for their beauty, scarcity, or cultural importance is referred to as the illegal wildlife trade. The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora both control the trade in exotic

Most unique in its own kind, Loktak Lake holds enormous biodiversity and is the largest freshwater lake in northeast India. They are also called floating lake owing to their thick mass vegetation (locally called phumdis) that stays afloat on the water bodies and functions as a natural filter (WAPCOS, 1988). Apart from its ecological values,

Yangtze giant softshell turtles, one of the world’s largest freshwater species, are teetering on the brink of extinction. With only a handful of individuals left in the wild, conservationists are going to extraordinary lengths to save this ancient creature from disappearing forever. The presence of this species indicates the overall health of the river system

India is home to an incredible array of biodiversity, with many species found nowhere else in the world. However, many of these species have been pushed to the brink of extinction due to habitat loss, poaching and other human activities. To combat this crisis, India has launched a species recovery program aimed at protecting and

Mr. and Mrs. Beaver rescued and guided the Pevensies through the terrains of Narnia, ensuring they reached their destination in order to fulfil their prophecies. But the role of beavers does not end there, for in the reality we occupy, they are the keystone species in their ecosystems. Part of the rodent family, beavers are

In the tranquil gloomy mangroves of the night lurks a predator, a medium sized small cat, the Fishing cat, named after its primary prey, the fish. It has the size twice that of the domestic cat and a sturdily built, muscular body with small legs. It has a widespread but patchy distribution throughout South and

There are around 90 species of whales alive today, and they cover a wide range of sizes and shapes; from the smallest, measuring 3 meters and 135 kilograms, to the largest, 29,9 meters and 190 tons, whales live their lives in the ocean, and they are vital to survival on Earth.  Protecting the whales is