Arunachal: Hoolock gibbon conservation campaign conducted in Wakro village | India Today NE
Aranyak, northeast India’s leading biodiversity conservation organisation, launched an education and outreach campaign aimed at educating the public on the importance of conserving the endemic Hoolock gibbon. The campaign was conducted in several schools in Wakro, Arunachal Pradesh.
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Wildlife Bureau issues ‘red alert’ against poachers, hunters in all tiger reserves | Hindustan Times
The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has issued a red alert in six tiger reserves across India. This resulted after a recent spike in the poaching of tigers. Officials have been advised to increase patrolling and visits to poaching sensitive areas.
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First recorded sighting of Indian Grey Hornbill in Puducherry | The Hindu
The Indian Grey Hornbill has been sighted for the first time in Puducherry. The sighting was made by a bird enthusiast from the Nature and Wildlife Forums in Koodapakkam, near the Sankarabarani river in Puducherry.
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Orchids are blooming earlier than usual in the northeast — and it’s not good news | Mongabay
Changing climatic conditions have caused several species of orchids to bloom early as found in a study from Assam. These climatic shifts have caused some species to migrate to higher altitudes. This raises concerns on their future survivability due to their reliance on specific tree hosts.
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Environmentalists revive contentious call to declare a tiger reserve in Goa | Mongabay
Environmentalists are pushing for the declaration of a tiger reserve in Goa. The Goa part of the Western Ghats serves as viable habitat for tigers and have sufficient prey base. Furthermore, it also acts as an important corridor for tiger movement. However, there is some pushback from the government claiming that the tigers spotted were not residents.
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