Endangered 35 feet long whale shark rescued off Goa coast | Times of India
A 35 feet-long whale shark survived a four-hour-long ordeal after getting entangled on a fishing net off the Goa coast recently. The crew on board cut the nets to set the endangered big fish free. "When they get entangled in a fishing net, they try to move way from rescuers, making the task a little difficult," said Dr. Anant Pande, Programme Head for marine megafauna at WCS-India.
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Nagaland’s first bird count event spells hope for bird and wildlife documentation in the state | Mongabay India
The decline of Nagaland's bird population is evident across many regions in the biodiverse state. Despite increasing conservation efforts, there is very less documentation to accurately estimate the number of avian species here. The Tokhü Emong Bird Count (TEBC) is a flagship event that is actively promoting conservation in Nagaland through birding. Generating baseline data of bird population here is also being prioritised.
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Winter season sees spike in trade of Indian turtles | The New Indian Express
Many Indian tortoises are under threat owing to demand from international wildlife trade markets for their ornamental value. However, with the winter season setting in, there is also an increase in their domestic trade for their meat. Last week, the UP police apprehended and seized nearly 300 turtles from a trafficker. The police officials have sought help from experts to ascertain the exact species as it appears to be a rare one. Other than meat, turtles are also traded for their exotic value and sold as pets.
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Bihar To Hold Wildlife Census To Make Kaimur Sanctuary Tiger-Friendly | Outlook
The Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary in Bihar is home to large populations of leopards, sloth bears, nilgai, sambar, and over 70 species of birds, among many other wildlife species. In an attempt to make the sanctuary "tiger-friendly", the Bihar govt. has decided to conduct an animal census here to determine prey availability for tigers. The entire exercise is estimated to be completed in 4-5 months, estimated the Chief Wildlife Warden.
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Godavari estuary in Andhra Pradesh has become prime habitat for Indian Skimmer, says expert | The Hindu
P. Sathiyaselvam, Deputy Director of the Bombay Natural History Society, shared that the Godavari Estuary in Andhra Pradesh has become a prime and safe habitat for the endangered Indian skimmer. Earlier this month, nearly 250 skimmers were spotted here in the Corina Wildlife Sanctuary - a significant increase when compared to only one sighting in 2013. The Asian Waterbird Census 2023 is underway, and six tagged skimmers were spotted in this region.
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