Black bears come back from certain extinction in US' Nevada
Further, black bears in the western Great Basin best represent a genetic metapopulation, a group of populations separated but of the same species with individuals that interact with other populations.
Nov 22, 2017, 19:26 PM ISTSumatran tigers on path to recovery: Study
The study showed a Sumatran tiger population density increase to 2.8 tigers per 100 sq km in 2015 from 1.6 tigers per 100 sq km in 2002.
Oct 24, 2017, 16:33 PM ISTCritically endangered Burmese roofed turtles hatched
In a major boost to the species survival, 39 Burmese roofed turtles -- one of the rarest turtles in existence -- have hatched from 44 viable eggs in Limpha village.
New method may boost tiger monitoring in large landscapes
The new method -- called `Bayesian Smoothing Model` (BSM) -- may better help in extrapolating the exact population counts at large geographical scales -- critical information for scientists working to conserve these wildlife icons.
Mar 31, 2017, 18:42 PM ISTNo tiger in Nagaland village, confirms camera trapping
The big cat population has not been officially recorded in Nagaland in over a decade.
Mar 22, 2016, 16:05 PM ISTMarine vessel tracking system can help save wildlife
While little bigger than a bread box, these receivers can process up to four million messages a day and track up to 130,000 vessels at one time.
Feb 14, 2016, 17:31 PM ISTLess polluted nations most vulnerable to climate change
The majority of the most vulnerable countries are African and small island nations like Maldives, Mauritius, Fiji and Antigua and Barbuda.
Feb 06, 2016, 17:17 PM IST