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Bees Kill 63 Critically Endangered African Penguins: Cape Town
A Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds reported on September 19, that a swarm of bees killed 63 Critically Endangered African Penguins on a west beach of Cape Town, SA. "After tests, we found bee stings around the penguins' eyes," clinical veterinarian David Roberts said. The ICUN designated species were found dead on September 17 in Simonstown. However, the Cape honey bees are an integral element of the ecosystem.
Tags: penguin, Endangered Species, South Africa, bees, IUCN
Courtesy: NDTV
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History Of Deep Chested Jungle of Prides
Lions referred to as 'King of the jungle', are the wild predators, the beast that has been on this planet for over a million years are now on the brink of extinction because of, natural disasters, deforestation, trophy hunting, and others. An estimated only 20,000 to 30,000 are left in the world living in the jungles of Africa and Asia.
Tags: World Lion Day, Wildlife , Big Cats, IUCN, extinction
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IUCN Red List Marks All Freshwater Dolphins As 'Threatened'
In its updated ‘Red List’, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has marked all the five freshwater Dolphins species as ‘threatened with extinction.’ The IUCN has cited incidental mortality in fishing gear, river pollution and construction of dams as the reason. Reportedly, the freshwater dolphin species include Ganga, Tucuxi, Indus, Irrawaddy and Amazon. While the Tucuxi was moved from data deficient to endangered, IUCN… read-more
Tags: Dolphins, Amazon, Indus, Ganga, Extinct animals, IUCN, Depletion, dams, Pollution
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First Himalayan Serow Spotted; Forest Officials Start Tracking
Few residents of Manali’s Hurling village for the first time have spotted the Himalayan Serow - a threatened species - in Great Himalayan National Park, Kullu and Chamba region. Forest conservator Anil Thakur believed that it might have wandered from its habitat Rupi Bhawa Wildlife Sanctuary. After spotting the animal, the forest department has called its officials led by DFO Hardev Negi to keep a track of the threatened animal.
Tags: Himalayan Serow, IUCN, Goat, threatened, animals
Courtesy: The Times of India
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NCF Reports Over 85% Leopards Captured In Karnataka Were Translocated
Nature Conservation Foundation's report revealed 268 of 357 leopards captured by Karnataka forest officials were translocated during 2009-2016. Reportedly, of all the leopards captured, atleast 29 got killed in man-animal conflicts. Experts opined livestock killing, traps, and big-cat sightings in human dwellings were major issues. However, it was reported that despite Environment Ministry's 2011 guidelines to discourage leopard's capturing… read-more
Tags: Man Animal conflict, Leopards, environment, MoEF&CC, Wildlife , Karnataka (243, IUCN
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
