Elephants to be declared national heritage animal says Ramesh
Date published: September 3, 2010
Author: Wildlifewatch Editorial
Jairam Ramesh also said Wildlife (Protection) Act would also be amended to pave way for setting up of National Elephants Conservation Authority (NECA) on the lines of the NTCA that has been constituted for the tiger conservation, as suggested by a panel. "We will introduce it (amendment) in the winter session of Parliament," Ramesh said underlining the urgency to protect the jumbos in the country before they could go the tiger ways
Closely associated with the religion and culture of the country, the elephant would soon be declared a national heritage animal as a step up measure for its protection, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said today. "We will soon declare elephant as a national heritage animal as they have been part
of our heritage since ages. We need to give same degree of importance to elephant as is given to tiger in order to protect the big animal," Ramesh told reporters in New Delhi, according to Hindustan Times.
Last October, the government had declared the river dolphin as the "national aquatic animal" which represents the health of the rivers, particularly the Ganga.
Pea sized frog found on Borneo island
Date published: August 26, 2010
Adult males of the new species range between 10.6 and 12.8 mm – about the size of a pea. Because they are so tiny, finding them proved to be a challenge. The frogs were tracked by their call, and then made to jump onto a piece of white cloth to be examined closer. The singing normally starts at dusk, with males gathering within and around the pitcher plants. They call in a series of harsh rasping notes that last for a few minutes with brief intervals of silence. This "amphibian symphony" goes on from sundown until peaking in the early hours of the evening.
Possible discovery of earliest animal life pushes back fossil record
Date published: August 19, 2010
In findings that push back the clock on the scientific world's thinking about when animal life appeared on Earth, Princeton scientists may have discovered the oldest fossils of animal bodies, suggesting that primitive sponge-like creatures were living in ocean reefs about 650 million years ago. The shelly fossils, found beneath a 635 million-year-old glacial deposit in South Australia, represent the earliest evidence of animal body forms in the current fossil record by at least 70 million years, writes Hilary Parker.
By CWG sidelines: Tourists cautioned against buying wildlife souvenirs
Date published: September 3, 2010
Author: Wildlifewatch Editorial
Don't Buy Trouble — is the latest word of caution to globetrotters expected to descend on the national capital during the 12-day Commonwealth Games.
TRAFFIC India has released four brand new public service announcements (PSAs ) as part of its ongoing “Don’t Buy Trouble” campaign that advises tourists to be careful of what they buy as souvenirs during their travels to India. The message comes in the form of four eye-catching posters.
WWF ramps up rhino safety with anti-poaching campaign
Date published: September 3, 2010
Author: Wildlifewatch Editorial
WWF has launched a campaign to raise support and funding for those rangers who put their lives on the line to protect Africa’s rhinos.
Rhino poaching has increased dramatically over the last year-and-a half, fuelled by demand for horn in Asia for use in traditional medicines. South Africa, proud stronghold of the African black and white rhino with more than 80 percent of Africa’s rhino populations, has been losing at least 20 of the animals per month. In the last five years, more than 600 rhinos were poached across the African continent.
China, Russia provinces agree to first transboundary protected area to conserve Amur tigers
Date published: September 3, 2010
Author: Wildlifewatch Editorial
Jilin province of China and neighbouring Primorsky province in Russia have agreed to collaborate formally in working towards the first transboundary Amur tiger protected area amidst celebrations for the second annual Amur Tiger Cultural Festival in the northeastern Chinese city of Hunchun.
The recently signed agreement, facilitated by WWF, will help wildlife authorities eventually establish a transboundary protected area – a cooperative conservation network that crosses country borders - in the provinces that are home to the world’s largest big cat. The population of the highly endangered Amur tiger is currently estimated at 500.
Rinat Matalon of the Wildlife Veterinary hospital feeds a baby desert porcupine at a hospital in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv June 16, 2010. The hospital treats about 2,00 animals each year, many of which are rescued after suffering injuries in the wild. The hospital, run by the Ramat Gan Safari and Israel's Nature and Parks Authority, also offers the animals treatments like physical therapy and hydrotherapy.
Photo courtesy: Reuters / Daylife
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