Power lines and electrified fences are killing birds, monkeys, pangolins and even elephants in surprising numbers. A woman prayed over the bodies of two Asian elephants that were electrocuted in Siliguri, India. By Rachel Nuwer/ Jan. 1, 2019 South Africa is a country of ranches, farms, reserves and national parks, many surrounded by miles of electric […]
A solution, one that acknowledges ground realities as opposed to taking a top-down approach, was recently proposed by the local chapter of an equine welfare charity. Highlighting the vital role Karachi’s donkeys play in moving the city’s refuse, particularly in underserviced areas, as well as the risks to donkeys and their owners, it proposed not […]
The number of migratory birds coming in from Siberia has declined drastically over the past three decades. Around 150,000 birds, including local and migratory waterfowl, were estimated to have landed at 12 aquatic ‘stopovers’, which is 70% less than in 2017-2018, according to a survey conducted during the winter season. The migratory birds usually arrive […]
Many think of bats as spooky, bloodsucking beings which only exist to harm and scare humans. In reality, however, they are fascinating nocturnal creatures that are relatively environmentally-friendly and have, quite literally, been hanging around alongside man for many years. Like various other cities of the world, Lahore used to be home to thousands of […]
Lahore was once full of the sounds and colors of life, as many different species of birds flew around, singing their songs for millions of citizens. The conversion of the city into a concrete jungle has changed all that. The birds also served as nature’s own pest controllers, and the price for pushing them out […]
The people of Bali have long been of two minds about endangered sea turtles. Some want to save them. Some want to eat them. But increasingly, the desire to save the turtle is winning out, especially among younger Balinese. By day, Legian Beach is crowded with tourists from around the world who come for the […]
The Punjab Wildlife Protection Department has given a limited permission for hunting waterfowls, said Deputy Director Naeem Bhatti. The Punjab government has allowed limited permission for hunting of the birds, he said. According to a circular, permission for hunting of waterfowls has been allowed under the daily limit specified in schedule 1 of the Wildlife […]
In Jan 2023, a large male markhor created sensation across Chitral city when it descended from the mountain peaks of Chitral Gol National Park due to heavy snowfall. The magnificent animal with large horns suddenly appeared in the middle of the city, causing great excitement among the locals and tourists and gathered to watch the […]
Wildlife experts have expressed concern over an alarming decline in the population of snow leopards in Pakistan, citing climate change and lack of eco-friendly tourism as the leading factors behind threats to the species. Wildlife ecology scholar Shoaib Hameed says that climate change was the biggest threat to survival of snow leopards and other rare […]
In the inhospitable and frigid region of the Pakistani north lives the mythical snow leopard. To celebrate the uniqueness of the species and shed light on its declining numbers, Pakistan American Cultural Center (PACC) on Dec 19, 2018 screened the documentary In Pursuit of Phantom. The screening event explored the journey of a budding wildlife documentarian who ventured […]