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Caviar fish now worlds most endangered group of animals
The latest version of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has declared the fish family Acipenseridae, more commonly known as sturgeon or caviar fish, as the most endangered group of animals. According to a report in New Scientist, the report says .......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 14:19 | Read More
The latest version of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has declared the fish family Acipenseridae, more commonly known as sturgeon or caviar fish, as the most endangered group of animals. According to a report in New Scientist, the report says .......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 14:19 | Read More
Endangered orangutans being wiped out to make KitKat chocolates
A new probe has claimed that endangered orangutans are being wiped out to make KitKat chocolates. According to a report in The Sun, the palm oil ingredient in the KitKat chocolate is allegedly grown on Indonesian land cleared of rainforest where the r.......
Published : Thursday 18 Mar 2010 12:11 | Read More
A new probe has claimed that endangered orangutans are being wiped out to make KitKat chocolates. According to a report in The Sun, the palm oil ingredient in the KitKat chocolate is allegedly grown on Indonesian land cleared of rainforest where the r.......
Published : Thursday 18 Mar 2010 12:11 | Read More
Scientists urge CITES to reject ivory sale by Tanzania and Zambia
Washington, March 17 - ANI: Scientists are urging the treaty panel at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) to reject ivory sale by Tanzania and Zambia. The countries at CITES in Doha this week will decide, among other pr.......
Published : Wednesday 17 Mar 2010 16:32 | Read More
Washington, March 17 - ANI: Scientists are urging the treaty panel at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) to reject ivory sale by Tanzania and Zambia. The countries at CITES in Doha this week will decide, among other pr.......
Published : Wednesday 17 Mar 2010 16:32 | Read More
Endangered Olive Ridley turtles start mass nesting in Orissa
The endangered Olive Ridley turtles began mass nesting at the Rushikulya beach in Orissa late on Monday night.A.......
Published : Tuesday 16 Mar 2010 19:51 | Read More
The endangered Olive Ridley turtles began mass nesting at the Rushikulya beach in Orissa late on Monday night.A.......
Published : Tuesday 16 Mar 2010 19:51 | Read More
Decline of tigers a sign that "world has failed miserably"
London, March 16 - ANI: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meeting in Doha, Qatar, has determined that the decline of tigers is a sign of the world's failure to deal with the situation. According to a report by BBC News, .......
Published : Tuesday 16 Mar 2010 15:11 | Read More
London, March 16 - ANI: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meeting in Doha, Qatar, has determined that the decline of tigers is a sign of the world's failure to deal with the situation. According to a report by BBC News, .......
Published : Tuesday 16 Mar 2010 15:11 | Read More
Delegates gather in Qatar to save elephants, tuna
Doha, March 13 (DPA) Some 1,500 delegates representing 175 parties to a treaty designed to protect endangered species around the world on Saturday gathered in Qatar to discuss how best to protect wildlife........
Published : Saturday 13 Mar 2010 21:01 | Read More
Doha, March 13 (DPA) Some 1,500 delegates representing 175 parties to a treaty designed to protect endangered species around the world on Saturday gathered in Qatar to discuss how best to protect wildlife........
Published : Saturday 13 Mar 2010 21:01 | Read More
Chinese medicine societies reject use of tiger bones
Washington, March 13 - ANI: Reports indicate that a statement by World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS), which has urged its members not to use tiger bone or any other parts from endangered wildlife, has been welcomed by the WWF and TRAFFI.......
Published : Saturday 13 Mar 2010 11:09 | Read More
Washington, March 13 - ANI: Reports indicate that a statement by World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS), which has urged its members not to use tiger bone or any other parts from endangered wildlife, has been welcomed by the WWF and TRAFFI.......
Published : Saturday 13 Mar 2010 11:09 | Read More
170,000 Olive Ridley turtles lay eggs in Orissa's Gahirmatha
At least 170,000 endangered female Olive Ridley turtles have laid their eggs in the protected Gahirmatha sanctuary, a famed nesting site in coastal Orissa, during the past 11 days, an official said Saturday........
Published : Saturday 06 Mar 2010 17:55 | Read More
At least 170,000 endangered female Olive Ridley turtles have laid their eggs in the protected Gahirmatha sanctuary, a famed nesting site in coastal Orissa, during the past 11 days, an official said Saturday........
Published : Saturday 06 Mar 2010 17:55 | Read More
'Sustainable development need of hour'
Pointing out that an estimated 81 species of animals and 38 species of birds were endangered in India, an expert Friday said protection of the environment through sustainable development was crucial........
Published : Friday 05 Mar 2010 16:11 | Read More
Pointing out that an estimated 81 species of animals and 38 species of birds were endangered in India, an expert Friday said protection of the environment through sustainable development was crucial........
Published : Friday 05 Mar 2010 16:11 | Read More
Will growing seagrass beds bring back rare sea cows to Chilika?
Wild life experts are hoping the highly endangered dugong or sea cow could again come visiting Orissa's Chilika Lake, thanks to the expanding beds of sea grass growing in the shallow waters - a critical requirement for the big marine animal........
Published : Monday 01 Mar 2010 10:07 | Read More
Wild life experts are hoping the highly endangered dugong or sea cow could again come visiting Orissa's Chilika Lake, thanks to the expanding beds of sea grass growing in the shallow waters - a critical requirement for the big marine animal........
Published : Monday 01 Mar 2010 10:07 | Read More
Termites feasting on Gandhi books in his ashram
Books on Mahatma Gandhi are an endangered lot in his own hermitage, the Sabarmati ashram in Ahmedabad. Over a hundred books on the Mahatma and some of his photographs were consigned to a fire last week after termites feasted on them........
Published : Sunday 21 Feb 2010 12:03 | Read More
Books on Mahatma Gandhi are an endangered lot in his own hermitage, the Sabarmati ashram in Ahmedabad. Over a hundred books on the Mahatma and some of his photographs were consigned to a fire last week after termites feasted on them........
Published : Sunday 21 Feb 2010 12:03 | Read More
Chilika Lake dolphins' numbers rise to 158
The number of endangered Irrawaddy dolphins in Orissa's Chilika Lake has increased to 158 from last year's 146, an official said Wednesday........
Published : Wednesday 17 Feb 2010 22:21 | Read More
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The number of endangered Irrawaddy dolphins in Orissa's Chilika Lake has increased to 158 from last year's 146, an official said Wednesday........
Published : Wednesday 17 Feb 2010 22:21 | Read More