First in India, a sanctuary for slender loris in TN | Times Travel
Following the first Dugong Conservation Reserve, Tamil Nadu is now gearing up to set up Slender Loris Sanctuary in India, in Kadavur. The sanctuary has been notified under Section 26 (A)(1)(b) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. The Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary includes Vedasandur, Dindigul East and Natham taluks in Dindigul and Kadavur in Karur district and spreads across 11,800 hectares.
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Year-long study confirms presence of 8 leopards in Delhi's Asola Sanctuary | The Hindu
A study conducted by the Delhi Forest & Wildlife dept. and BNHS has confirmed the presence of eight leopards in Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, indicating a strong ecosystem. The Gazetteer of Delhi showed that the sanctuary has not recorded leopard presence for many decades since 1940. Other mammals, including the striped hyena, jungle cat, and golden jackal, among many others, were also recorded.
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Endangered greater adjutant storks grow in Bihar, says wildlife official | Hindustan Times
Considered nearly extinct a few decades ago, the greater adjutant has emerged as a conservation success, explained a senior forest official. The number of these storks in the Kadwa-Kosi riverine belt has crossed 600 and is the largest contributor to the population of this bird. This belt is now listed as an OECM. In 2013, the IUCN estimated their numbers between 1200-1300. Sources now estimate 1500-1800.
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Shrinking biodiversity: 69% drop in wildlife populations in nearly 5 decades, shows report | Indian Express
According to the 'Living Planet Report' recently published by the WWF, the planet has witnessed a 69% drop in wildlife populations since 1970. WWF-India shared that India has seen a decline in honeybees and 17 freshwater turtle species. The report found that freshwater populations have declined the most, by 83%. The main threats are habitat loss, climate change, invasive species, pollution, and disease.
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Centre asks K'taka, Guj & Maha for proposals to conserve Great Indian Bustard | Deccan Herald
The Union Environment Ministry has asked Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra to submit proposals on establishing conservation and breeding centres for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. The requests were made at the meeting of the Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife.
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