A one-day interactive session on “Understanding the Nexus of Microplastics and Climate Change: Implications and Solutions" was held today at the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change in Imphal East.
The world's largest snake, a newly discovered species of giant anaconda, has been found dead in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. The snake, named Ana Julia, was discovered by scientists during a National Geographic's Disney+ series.
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi expressed concern over Guwahati's ranking as second most polluted city in the world as per the report released by the Swiss based Air Quality Technology Company. The report titled the "2023 World Air Quality Report- Region & City OM2.5 Ranking," has stirred panic among Guwahati residents.
A comprehensive population estimation of the endangered golden langur (Trachypithecus geei), the sole representative of the mythological character Sugriva in RAMAYANA was conducted in its entire distribution range in India, covering the Manas Biosphere Reserve and all fragmented forests of its southern distribution range in north-western Assam.
Over 50 social and environmental organizations and individuals have come together under the 'People for Himalaya' campaign to secure the future of the mountains.
Conservation Mizoram, in collaboration with the Sailam Ecological Conservation Society, successfully conducted the Mizoram Bird Census, Chapchar Awllen Sava Chhiarpui 2024 (CASC2024) for the fourth consecutive year. The closing ceremony took place at the Sailam Bird Sanctuary in Mizoram with over 50 attendees.
The first population estimation survey of Amur falcons in Manipur's conflict-ridden Tamenglong’s Chiuluan village has been completed, revealing an approximate count of 1,41,274 migratory birds currently roosting there. The survey was conducted by 11 members of Wildlife Explorers Manipur (WEM), an animal lovers’ group in the state, using drones, Global Positioning System (GPS) devices, and telephoto cameras.
Experts of Wildlife Explorer Manipur (WEM) supported by volunteers of the Rainforest Club Tamenglong (RCT) and forest staff carried out the census exercise at 3 roosting sites of the falcons in the thick jungles of Chuilon along the banks of Barak river since early in the morning till afternoon.
Ganges river dolphins have been spotted at Bolaighat in a shallow tributary river stream of the Charikoriya River, the lifeline of the Dhakuakhana Sub-division of the Lakhimpur district.
Following her repeated absence, the court issued an arrest warrant against the Bollywood actress after police filed charges against her.
Alligators and crocodiles are the top predators. Nevertheless, there are a few species that can compete with them.
A new study by two scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has revealed that the clouded leopard in western Assam’s Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve play a mysterious game of hide-and-seek in the tropical canopy forests, claiming their personal territory.
In an effort to preserve and protect Hoolock Gibbons, an endemic animal of the state of Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 30 shared government’s plan to build arboreal bridges and insulate transmission lines.
Timber mafia is becoming the greatest threat to Assam's flora and fauna said Devajit Moran, a Wildlife worker and environmentalist.
In yet another instance of wild, reclusive animals being found far from their habitat after a Slow Loris was rescued from Sonbeel in the Karimganj district in Assam.
Churachandpur Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised an awareness programme on the Impacts of Deforestation and the importance of forests in shaping the environment
On the auspicious occasion of International Forest Day, a vulnerable turtle has been rescued from a pond in the Motirchar area of Dhubri district on March 21.
Forest officials were excited when they spotted a tiger in Arunachal’s Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve in Changlang district on February 10.
Manipur State Wetland Authority had selected seven wetlands for its restoration under Wetlands (Management and Conservation) Rules 2017.
Visitors, environment activists have stumbled upon carcasses of migratory birds in Jorhat’s Barsala Beel and have raised concerns over the safety of these winged creatures.
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