Topic
Wildlife
WildlifeWildlife
Pathways damaged, elephants being killed
There were 500 elephants in the country at the end of the last century. The number was 263 in 2019. About 55 per cent of the elephants are in Cox’s Bazar
Endangered masked finfoot of the Sundarbans
The masked finfoot, a rare bird on the brink of extinction, can be found in the Sundarbans. A sancturary in the forest could help in the bird's breeding and survival.
Wildlife population declined by 68pc since 1970: WWF
Global populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have suffered an average two-thirds' decline in less than half a century. This has contributed to environmental degradation, ...
Giant panda at US National Zoo gives birth to healthy cub
Giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth to a healthy cub on Friday at the National Zoo in Washington, and immediately began nursing and cuddling the tiny new arrival, animal care staff said
Scientists fear lasting impact from Mauritius oil spill
The full impact of the toxic spill is still unfolding, scientists say. As the Indian Ocean island's residents scramble to mop up the oil slicks and clumps, they are seeing dead eels and fish floating ...
Prince William calls for end of illegal wildlife trade amid coronavirus crisis
Speaking to a virtual meeting of the United for Wildlife Taskforces and conservation organisations, Queen Elizabeth's grandson said the timing was right for governments, organisations and law ...
Wildlife crime put environment, health at risk : UN report
Wildlife crime such as selling of wild animals in open markets is a threat to both environment and human health as it can increase the transmission of diseases that spread from animals to humans, ...
Nineteen killed in massive China forest fire
Eighteen firefighters and one forestry guide died while fighting a huge forest fire in southwestern China, the local government said Tuesday
China 'comprehensively bans' wildlife trade
China on Monday declared an immediate and "comprehensive" ban on the trade and consumption of wild animals, a practice believed responsible for the deadly coronavirus outbreak.The country's top ...
Australia to lose billions as bushfires deter tourists
Australia will lose billions of dollars in tourism revenue as international visitors cancel trips in droves due to bushfires raging across the country, an industry body forecast Friday.The number of ...
Load More
