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Bihar adds elephant centre to Valmiki Tiger Reserve, experts see challenges The forest department of Bihar has established an elephant rescue centre at Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) to rehabilitate stray, abandoned and injured elephants, according to authorities. VTR provides the perfect atmosphere for elephant habitation, experts said. In the last few years, several elephants …

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Forgotten family of Mougli: Indian wolf among world's most endangered and distinct wolves The Indian wolf could be far more endangered than previously recognized, according to a study from the University of California, Davis, and the scientists who sequenced the Indian wolf's genome for the first time. The findings, published in the journal Molecular Ecology, …

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NGT raps officials for apathy over Yamuna The National Green Tribunal has rapped the authorities in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh over the discharge of polluted water in the Yamuna river saying they are meant to protect the public health and environment and not just enjoy their position and perks. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson …

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Chamoli glacier break: Not learning from mistakes Human activities profoundly affect the earth’s climate and mountains are a sensitive indicator of that effect. The mountain ecosystem is easily disrupted by variations in climate owing to their altitude, slope and orientation to the sun. NTPC Tapovan hydro project damaged Several scientists believe that the change occurring in …