Himalayan wolf-dog hybrids emerge as a threat to wolves and people
The hybrid known as khipshang is bigger than a wolf but smaller than a dog Morup Namgail There’s no doubt. The greyish coat, the effortless trot over soft snow, the…
A Major Move for Tiger Conservation, ETTravelWorld
Picture used for representation only. In a significant ruling aimed at strengthening tiger conservation and preventing further ecological damage, the Supreme Court has held that tiger safaris cannot be established…
AI has untapped potential to advance biodiversity conservation
A new study from McGill University researchers suggests the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly analyze vast amounts of biodiversity data could revolutionize conservation efforts by enabling scientists and…
Successful strategies for collaborative species conservation
How can the loss of species and habitats in agricultural landscapes be stopped? Up to now, measures have mostly been implemented by individual farms. In contrast, agri-environmental measures that are…
Underwater mics and machine learning aid right whale conservation
Using underwater microphones and machine learning (ML), Cornell University researchers have developed a new method to estimate North Atlantic right whale numbers — offering a potentially safer and more cost-effective…
Power of aesthetic species on social media boosts wildlife conservation efforts, say experts
Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Communication. The findings based on the caracal…
A conservation market could incentivize global ocean protection
The countries of the world agreed: Our planet needs more protection from human activity. And with the globe facing an assortment of environmental crises, they realized the plan needed to…
Extreme rainfall increases ag nutrient runoff, conservation strategies can help
Nutrient runoff from agricultural production is a significant source of water pollution in the U.S., and climate change that produces extreme weather events is likely to exacerbate the problem. A…