Southeast Asia’s big cats like their prey rare — as in really elusive | Mongabay
A new study explains the importance of rare prey species like serows for tigers and clouded leopards in Southeast Asia. The population of these cats are threatened by the illegal wildlife trade and the snaring crisis, which also depletes the prey population. Notably, the finding refutes the belief that clouded leopards prefer arboreal prey or small deer. The insights also help inform efforts to boost prey populations.
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Wildlife crime goes digital, WCCB increases vigilance | The New Indian Express
Law enforcement agencies in India have strengthened online wildlife crime patrolling as traffickers have begun connecting with potential buyers through encrypted and undetected transactions. This year alone, 50 cases of online illegal elephant ivory, pangolin scales, and exotic pet trade have been detected. In addition, the WCCB also detected 300 instances of sea cucumber sales.
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Orissa HC Directs PCCF To Submit 'Comprehensive Action Plan' To Control Unnatural Elephant Deaths | Live Law
The Orissa High Court has directed the PCCF to submit a comprehensive action plan to control and minimise unnatural wildlife death in the state, especially elephants. Apart from elephant poaching and unnatural death, the joint tasked force is also required to look into the cases of poaching of tigers, leopards and the illegal pangolin trade. The task force is also required to raise wildlife protection awareness.
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With NCR Draft Plan 2041, the sensitive Aravalis remain vulnerable | Mongabay
The National Capital Region Planning Board has proposed the NCR Draft Regional Plan 2041 to replace the NCR Regional Plan from 2021; however, the plan has been criticised. Environmentalists explain that it threatens air quality, groundwater, forest cover, and wildlife habitats. Not only does the plan include concerning nomenclature changes, but it also enables state governments to decide the fate of natural resources.
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Delhi: Dragonfly Festival to promote conservation of dragonflies, damselflies organised at Sanjay Van | Times Now
Recently, the Delhi Development Authority and WWF-India organised the Delhi edition of the National Dragonfly Festival 2022. The event marked the beginning of four months of activities like nature walks to raise awareness and promote the conservation of insects like dragonflies and damselflies. Over 200 participants got together and attended sessions on Odonata morphology, behaviour, and life cycles.
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Andhra Pradesh: marine life facing serious threat due to plastic pollution, say experts | The Hindu
NIT and Dr.B.R. Ambedkar University organised a 'Clean Coast-Safe Sea' workshop in the Srikakulam district. Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, and Kakinada were among 75 beaches selected for a clean-up drive ahead of International Coastal Clean-up Day on September 17. Professors from NIT explained that plastic pollution seriously threatens marine life and also causes health complications for seafood consumers.
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