In Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, communities have shifted from poaching to conservation as tourism generates vital income. Named gorillas are treated with deep care, and reformed poachers now protect them, highlighting a powerful link between economic benefit and wildlife preservation
Critically endangered yellow-crested cockatoos have found refuge in Hong Kong, but urban development threatens their nesting sites. Conservationists are installing artificial nest boxes to protect the birds, while illegal trade and habitat loss continue to endanger their survival globally
Wildlife researcher Dr. Venkatesh Anagandhula has discovered the rare Purple Pinwheel fungi (Marasmius haematocephalus) in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. Previously known from other states, its presence highlights the reserve’s ecological richness and the need for documenting lesser-known forest species
Nepal has officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), reinforcing its commitment to protecting species like tigers, leopards, and snow leopards through global collaboration.
Dasumarlin Majaw, the proprietor of Smoky Falls Coffee, told PTI that their firm will help in the conservation of the endangered ape found in the forests of the state.
While genetic diversity across a population improves their chances of survival in the future, the study said population fragmentation of tigers can decrease this variation.