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Indian Wolves in Danger With only 3,100 wolves remaining in India, they could be the next to disappear after Asiatic cheetah. The Indian grey wolves are one of the oldest wolf lineages in the world. They are smaller and leaner compared to their European and American counterparts. The Indian wolf is highly adapted to the … Continue reading Environment News India

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Uncertainty in availability, makes ‘guchhi’ hunting a difficult occupation in Himachal Guchhi (Morchella esculenta) are one of the most expensive edible mushrooms. They are primarily found in Jammu, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand and are usually picked by local people, between the months of March and May, to support their income. With rising temperatures leading … Continue reading Environment News India

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Reduce air pollution to avoid land conflicts due to solar projects, recommends study Due to high air pollution, India is witnessing an estimated loss of US$ 245-835 million every year. Improvement in air quality will in turn improve the performance of the solar power projects, says a study. Soiling Effect According to the researchers who … Continue reading Trending Environment News India

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Sloth bear, dhole, tiger most affected among apex predators globally due to road development: Study The sloth bear, tiger and dhole are among 36 apex predators worldwide affected the most due to road construction in their native habitats, a study published February 21, 2022, in the journal Nature, has stated. The sloth bear was the … Continue reading Environment News India

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Leopard Skin Seized In Odisha’s Deogarh, 5 Criminals Held Aspecial squad of Deogarh police seized a leopard hide from a place near Ambakata forest under Barkote police limits and arrested five persons for their alleged involvement in the wildlife crime on Monday. While the police have not revealed the identity of the accused, they said … Continue reading Environment News India

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Plastic bags and sanitary pads in Indian elephant dung worry wildlife enthusiasts: T.N. In a viral video from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, wildlife conservationists are seen examining wild elephant dung to study the gentle giant’s diet and health. In a rude shock to them, among the objects recovered from the dung are … Continue reading Environment News India