A wildlife photographer Sharvan Patel from Rajasthan, has transformed 130 dry land sections into small water ponds that now support blackbucks, peacocks and various desert animals. His initial idea about a small pond developed into a wildlife protection movement that protected animals during the harsh summer of western Rajasthan. (pics courtesy: Sharvan Patel)A photographer’s moment…
Hemis, the largest national park in India, is characterised by its high-altitude cold desert environment. But while there are snow leopards to be found here, they’re elusive buggers, and not much more than the mountainous landscape will greet you on your trek: wide plateaus, alpine meadows, blue sheep cantering away from you with their spiral horns…
The unexpected experience can make a lasting impression in the wild, even for people who are close to wildlife every day. For South African wildlife photographer Dolph Volker that became a reality when a female cheetah rested her head next to him and refused to move. The encounter, which occurred at a wildlife sanctuary, showed…
Maharashtra MLA dressed as leopard NEW DELHI: A Maharastra MLA on Wednesday chose a unique way to present his stance in the state legislative assembly. Sharad Sonawane, the MLA from Junnar, arrived at the Maharashtra legislature dressed in a leopard-print outfit to protest the rising number of leopard-related incidents across the state.His demonstration came hours…
In this edition of SHE Travels, we bring to you wildlife travel. All those you love travelling, they would agree to the fact that travelling with our girl gang is fun on some other level. The comfort, the laughter, the shared playlists, the wardrobe swaps, and that collective decision to not stare at strangers, are…
Woman Behind Massive Trafficking Network Finally Runs Out Of Luck In Snowbound Village On China Border BHOPAL: In the snowbound silence of Lachung, in north Sikkim, 43-year-old wildlife trafficker Yangchen Lachungpa, wanted by Interpol, finally ran out of mountains.For 10 years, agencies across India and abroad had hunted for Yangchen — a woman who, investigators…
SRINAGAR: Over the past four days, a Himalayan black bear has been spotted nearly 10km apart at two premier institutions in Kashmir — University of Kashmir (UoK), Hazratbal, and Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar’s leading tertiary-care hospital — triggering panic. The wildlife department has placed cages at key locations, deployed drones, and is…
National Board for Wildlife – a panel that takes decisions on projects in areas near wildlife protected zones – has given its approval to 13 defence and paramilitary projects, most in Ladakh and one in Arunachal Pradesh. Clearances have been given on conditions of following environmental safeguards and mitigation plans to protect Himalayan ecosystems. The…
Wildlife documentaries are among the most fun and interactive ways to shape young minds and open them to the themes of ecosystem conservation and biodiversity. A perfect blend of stunning photography, time-lapse videography, and right storytelling can ease the introduction of wildlife beauty and protection to young kids. And here’s a list of the top…
Climate change poses a significant threat to grey tree frogs, affecting their habitats, breeding patterns, and survival. Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns are altering the delicate ecosystems these frogs inhabit, leading to population declines and potential extinctions. Tree frogs are particularly vulnerable due to their dependence on moisture and temperature-sensitive skin. Habitat loss and…