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India's tiger territory has expanded by 30% between 2006 and 2018, covering over 1.4 lakh sq km, even within densely populated human areas. This success underscores the potential for wildlife-human coexistence and emphasizes the importance of protecting core regions for continued conservation.
Armed with a slingshot, Taiwanese bounty hunter Wu Cheng-hua bends sideways and aims his lethal weapon up at a green iguana, one of tens of thousands in the crosshairs of a government cull. Hunters are required to euthanise the iguanas and keep them in a freezer until they can be incinerated by the government.
Three-year-old tigress Zeenat, relocated from Maharashtra to Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve, embarked on an unexpected journey. Escaping her enclosure, she crossed into Jharkhand, dodging tranquilizer darts and baffling authorities. Her trek continued into West Bengal, covering vast distances and challenging terrain, leaving trackers scrambling to keep up with her adventurous spirit. Will she return to Similipal? The mystery continues.
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Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish, weighing up to 287 pounds each, were recently discovered and released back into the Mekong River Basin. This unprecedented event offers hope for the species' revival, as conservationists gain crucial information about their ecology and migrations through tagging.
Five Hawaiian crows, or 'alala', extinct in the wild since 2002, were released on Maui on Wednesday in a bid to restore the species. This marks the first 'alala release on Maui and follows previous reintroduction attempts on the Big Island. The birds were carefully selected and assessed for their survival skills.
The Brazilian COP30 Presidency calls for a 'Circle of Presidencies' to enhance multilateral action on climate change, seeking input from various leaders and sectors. The initiative aims to promote financial alignment with the Paris Agreement and prioritize urgent measures, including forest protection and renewable energy goals.
India argued that developed nations made a strong case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), highlighting the importance of equitable global action on climate change and calling for developed nations to bear greater responsibility for climate change mitigation and finance. India criticised inadequate financial support from developed countries and emphasized the unfair burden on developing nations with minimal historical emissions.