Biodiversity is currently experiencing its Sixth Mass Extinction, driven predominantly by anthropogenic activities. Particularly, anthropogenic pressures in the form of habitat loss, overexploitation, pollution and climate change are the leading causes of species extinction and population loss. Most of the threats to wildlife can be traced back to these four underlying factors. Climate change has

Since technology has taken a hold of us, we haven’t been shy in showing it off to the world without any care for how nature might perceive it. It includes the introduction of artificial lighting at night, known as ‘ALAN’ in scientific circles or light pollution in simple terms. With the steady encroachment and urbanisation

We all know how much crucial it is to take care of our mental wellbeing. Nowadays we spend our most of the time at work or on the phone. Our increasing reliance on technology, cooupled with an urban lifestyle reduces time spent outdoors. However, did you know spending time in nature improves mental health? How

While big cat conservation steals most of the attention in India, many other species are racing toward extinction, with little action taken to protect them. The primates of India are one such often ignored group, with more than half of the 23 species found in the country having a ‘threatened’ status on the IUCN Red

Tiger is among the most recognisable and popular of the world’s charismatic megafauna. There were 100,000 wild tigers just over a century ago and now there are only 4,500 tigers. Major reasons for population decline are habitat destruction, fragmentation and climate change. Tigers are also victims of human–wildlife conflict, due to encroachment in countries with

A loyal companion. An emotional creature who has been renowned to be man’s best friend. However, this loyal creature is the root of one of wildlife’s largest problems – rising population of feral dogs.  Feral dogs differ from the normal stray dogs in the sense that the former were born in the wild and have

Ever wondered what it would be like to have petting zoos for wild animals? Well, Thailand was quick to make that idea into a reality when they thought about tiger temples. Though virtuously named, Tiger temples were founded as wildlife sanctuaries and soon converted into money-making schemes. Along with this dubious mindset, came the unethical

South Africa, a country known for its rich biodiversity has been the number one tourist destination for nature lovers. It acts as a window into the lives of innumerable species- both discovered and undiscovered. Home to majestic lions, enormous giraffes, countless wildebeests, lightning-fast cheetahs and wild elephants among many other species, this ecosystem seems to