Bhubaneswar: The wildlife wing of the forest department on Friday wrote to all divisional forest officers and deputy directors to treat taking selfies with Schedule-1 species and dead animals as an offence under section 9 (section 2 (16) of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The move came after the forest department found people posting photographs on…

NEW DELHI: Meera Jain, founder, Times Evoke & ET Evoke, on Friday said that humanity has wiped out 60 per cent of the world’s wildlife since 1970.“One trillion animals disappear from our planet each year, 80 billion livestock are farmed for food, 2 million species face extinction today and 150000 animals perish every minute. These…

On April 8, the moon will cross between the Earth and the sun, turning daylight into darkness across a long slice of North America—starting in Mexico, making its way from Texas up toward Maine, and finally popping out through Canada.  Even for humans, who know what’s in store, the experience of a total solar eclipse is…

Wildlife teams have been getting increasing reports of attacks on wild animals by people with ‘slingshot’ style weapons Author: Cameron GreenPublished 7 hours ago Essex Police’s rural engagement officers are appealing for the public’s help in tackling a disturbing crime trend which sees wild animals cruelly targeted for fun. PC Jed Raven, Wildlife Crime and…

 Nature Photography #animals #contests #United Kingdom #wildlife March 14, 2024 Kate Mothes Ryan Stalker, “Ocean Drifter.” British Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 and Winner of Coast & Marine category. Goose barnacles (Thoracica), Portland, Dorset, England. All images © the photographers and British Wildlife Photographer of the Year, shared with permission From urban scavengers…

A monkey eating corn while sitting along the Margallah Road in Islamabad. — APP/File PESHAWAR: Animal conservationists and wildlife experts have issued a warning against feeding monkeys in Galiyat as “it could lead to long-term problems for the wild population”. The warning was issued after calls have been made on social media for donations to…

“Feeding monkeys disrupts natural feeding behaviour, makes them dependent on humans for food,” expert says People feel happy to see monkeys on the road near Daman-e-Koh in Islamabad. — APP/File PESHAWAR: Artificial feeding could lead to long-term problems for the wild population, animal conservationists and wildlife experts have issued a warning against feeding monkeys in…

Africa is renowned for its rich wildlife and diverse ecosystems, attracting tourists from all over the world. However, behind the breathtaking landscapes and majestic creatures lies a dark reality – numerous barbaric acts of cruelty against animals. In this article, we expose 10 shocking practices that highlight the urgent need for increased Conservation efforts and…

A recent study has found that monkeys trafficked in Peru are spreading viruses, parasites and bacteria to humans all along the trafficking route. These pathogens can lead to tuberculosis, Chagas disease, malaria, gastrointestinal ailments, and other diseases in humans. Those directly involved in illegal wildlife trafficking are the most at risk of infection; however, climate…