मंकी डे: बंदरों के प्रति जागरूकता का दिवस
14 दिसंबर, मंकी डे के रूप में मनाया जाता है, जो बंदरों के प्रति जागरूकता फैलाने और उनकी सुरक्षा को बढ़ावा देने के लिए समर्पित एक खास दिन है। इस दिन की शुरुआत 2000 में अमेरिकी आर्टिस्ट और कार्टूनिस्ट जेक थियोडोर द्वारा की गई थी। शुरुआत में उन्होंने इसे अपने दोस्तों के बीच मजाकिया अंदाज […]
WHY DOGS HANG OUT NEAR TEMPLES?
Attention all dog lovers! Whether you’re a frequent traveler or someone who sets out on a spiritual journey to holy places in India, there’s something that you’ve likely noticed on every trip—a dog. It doesn’t matter if you’re on the ghats of Varanasi, climbing up to the temple of Vaishno Devi, or visiting your local […]
Two New Mammal Species Discovered in Kaziranga National Park
Two previously unidentified species have been discovered in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam, much to the delight of wildlife enthusiasts. The binturong and small-clawed otter have now been added to the list of mammal species found in Northeast India’s largest national park, bringing the total count to 37. Chirantanu Saikia, a professional […]
Centre Issues New Rules for Transfer of Captive Elephants
The Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024, which specify guidelines for the transportation of captive elephants between and among states, have been released by the Union Ministry of the Environment. Any elephant with a certificate of ownership can be moved across states using this method. The announcement gives the chief wildlife warden of each […]