Introduction The Himalayan brown bear (Ursus arctos pruinosus) is a large carnivore found in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. This species is considered a subspecies of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) and is found in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan, and China. It is the largest mammal in the region, males reaching up to 2.2 […]

The diversity of life on Earth is essential to the health of our planet and to our wellbeing as human beings. But nature is under pressure as never before. Our needs for food, water and land, and our demands are destroying habitats, polluting our air and water, and driving species of animals and plants to

Pune city is blessed with five major rivers, Pawana, Devnadi, Mula, Mutha, and Ramnadi, as well as lakes like Pashan Lake. Wetlands like these play a major role in biodiversity maintenance, water provision and groundwater generation. The Bhingori Project aims to connect citizens to wetland conservation using dragonflies as a connecting link. Generating on-ground data

With rapid urbanisation and increasing human density, the pressure on natural resources has tripled in the last decade. Natural resource scarcity has resulted in lower survivability rates for many native species. With increased development activities and modernization, booming industrialization has created a severe depletion of natural resources. Excessive consumerism has led to a phenomena knowns

Ecology of red pandas Red pandas are small, arboreal mammals that are native to the Himalayan mountain range in Asia. They are classified as a member of the family Ailuridae. Red pandas are considered a flagship species for conservation efforts in their native range. Ecologically, red pandas are primarily herbivorous, feeding primarily on bamboo leaves,

World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on March 3rd to raise awareness about the world’s wild fauna and flora and the importance of their conservation. The United Nations General Assembly designated this day in 2013 to highlight the urgent need for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity to ensure the continued survival of

Have you ever heard of the Dhole? This fascinating species of canid, also known by many other names like the Asiatic Wild Dog, Indian wild dog, red dog, whistling dog and so on, is native to South and Southeast Asia. The term ‘dhole’ is reported to have an ancient Asiatic origin signifying “recklessness and daring”.

Climate change is a phenomenon that affects all living beings equally. It refers to the long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. The factors that drive climate change can be natural; such as changes in solar cycles and volcanic activity. However, in recent times the main driving force of climate change has been rampant human

Introduction The illegal wildlife trade is a multi-billion-dollar global industry that includes the poaching and trafficking of animals and their body parts. It is one of the major threats to endangered species and is a significant driver of biodiversity loss. The illegal wildlife trade is fuelled by demand from markets across the world, especially in

On the night of 1st July 2015, a 12 year old magnificent African male lion Cecil was lured by the smell of an elephant carcass. As he happily began to devour the meat, a sharp and lethal arrow shot from a nearby bush found its mark in Cecil’s abdomen. As the critically wounded lion struggled