As Sundarbans Nears Tiger Carrying Capacity, Indian Authorities Want Cooperation With Bangladesh | The Wire
A report by the National Tiger Conservation Authority and the Wildlife Institute of India estimates that the population density of tigers in the Sundarbans has reached 4.27 per 100 sq km – against the estimated carrying capacity of 4.68. Tigers may have to move into parts of the Sundarbans that fall under Bangladesh and require a cooperation between the two countries for successful conservation.
Read more here.
Endangered Himalayan Vulture, bred in captivity for the First Time in India | Adda 247
The Assam State Zoo recently recorded the breeding of a Himalayan Vulture in captivity for the first time in India. The species, categorised as ‘Near Threatened’ with an estimated population of 66,000, witnessed a significant moment of hope in their conservation journey.
Read more here.
Conservators to study Indian wolf in Pune using AI and drone technology | Hindustan Times
The Grassland Trust, in association with the forest department, are conducting a study on the socio-ecological behaviour of Indian wolves in the grasslands of Sarsad. This study will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technology to get an insight into the life cycle of wolves, making it the first of its kind.
Read more here.
India: Mission to save the dugong to help marine ecosystems | DW
Last year saw India’s first ever reserve dedicated to conserving dugongs. The reserve aims to further increase community engagement by positioning local fishermen as stakeholders through a collaborative management system. It will also promote traditional methods of small-scale fishing, ensuring that fishing remains conservation friendly and sustainable.
Read more here.
Clouded leopards in Assam’s Manas National Park play hide-and-seek with other carnivores, reveals new study | India Today NE
A study by scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India found that although clouded leopards share their habitat with several other predators in Manas National Park, there were no patterns of avoidance or co-occurance. They believe this gives an insight into how the species has successfully coexisted with other carnivores, and also highlights the importance of Manas as a refuge for clouded leopards.
Read more here.