Arunachal tribe donates land for critically endangered songbird Bugun Liocichla | Deccan Herald
Buguns, a tribal community in Arunachal Pradesh, donated 1,470 hectares of forest land to the state forest department to protect the critically endangered Bugun Liocichla. With only 14 individuals spotted, conservation efforts are critical. This effort marks a significant step towards protecting this unique species and promoting tourism.
Wildcats found in India gain international conservation status at CMS COP14 | Mongabay
The Pallas’ cat and Central Asian lynx have been added to Appendix II of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species at the COP14. These rare cats, found in India's Ladakh region, face threats like poaching and habitat loss. The inclusion emphasises global cooperation for their protection, crucial due to their declining populations. Experts stress targeted conservation efforts to ensure the survival of these species.
Centre releases new rules for captive elephant mobility | India Today NE
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has announced new rules for captive elephant transfers, empowering chief wildlife wardens to authorise or deny such movements. Exceptions apply for pre-existing ownership certificates, except for calves born from captive elephants. Transfers may also be allowed if owners are unable to maintain the elephants, contingent upon genetic profiles being recorded. Additionally, protocols for species covered under CITES have been established.
Blue Whale population recovering. But, they face big risk from humans | India Today
A new study shows that blue whale populations, previously at risk of extinction, are slowly recovering. However, it highlights that they are still at massive risk due to anthropogenic threats like underwater noise, microplastics and pollutants, changing food availability patterns due to human-induced changes in ocean productivity, climate change, collisions with vessels, and entanglement in fishing gear.
Despite conservation efforts, Kashmir’s hangul deer risk going extinct | The Scroll
The hangul deer (Cervus hanglu hanglu), endemic to Kashmir’s hills, is the only species of red deer in the Indian subcontinent. Classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, populations declined from several thousands to less than 200 individuals, which are now restricted to the Dachigam National Park. Studies suggest that the hangul population may be declining fast and risks extinction if effective interventions are not implemented.