A recent fascinating study by (Tresina, P. S., Selvam, M. S., Sornalakshmi, V., & Mohan, V. R., 2023) published on 31 August, delved into the remarkable world of medicinal plants, uncovering the vast knowledge held by the Paliyar tribal communities in the beautiful Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (GSWS) region of Tamil Nadu, India. Their deep … Continue reading Ethnomedicinal Plant Of Paliyar Tribes in Tamil Nadu, India
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Sholakili birds, at risk due to mercury poisioning in Kodaikanals by H.Unilever: T.N. Palani Hills, one of the important ‘sky islands’ found in the Western Ghats on the Tamil Nadu side, and a hotspot for birds, is home to a bird named white-bellied Sholakili. Endemic to this region, this bird species is largely sighted in … Continue reading Environment News India
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20+ plants and animals of India could have become ‘possibly extinct’: IUCN A number of animals and plants have been listed as ‘possibly extinct’ in the latest edition of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Red List of Threatened Species. The latest edition of the Red List was released at the recently-concluded … Continue reading Environment News India
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24 snakes seized in horrible condition from snake charmers in Agra on Sawan Somwar In a joint operation by Wildlife SOS and the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, 24 snakes were seized from the illegal custody of snake charmers from outside five different temples in Agra. On Monday, Wildlife SOS and the UP Forest Department conducted … Continue reading Environment News India
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16 owl species commonly trafficked in country: WWF India Sixteen species of owls have been identified that are commonly trafficked in wildlife trade in India, WWF India has said highlighting that the birds are victims of superstitious beliefs and rituals. TRAFFIC, an organisation that works to ensure wildlife trade is not a threat to the … Continue reading Environment News India
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Three poachers held with 2 palm civet cat carcasses in Dudhwa Three poachers were arrested while trying to sneak out of the Mailani range of Dudhwa Tiger reserve with two carcasses of palm civet cats they had allegedly killed. They were planning to sell the civet skins. The trio has been sent to the district … Continue reading Environment News India
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