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There is difference of opinion within the Forest Department in the State over the Centre’s move to merge Project Tiger and Project Elephant, while activists are miffed and have sharply criticised it as dilution of focus of both the programmes.

Ecological degradation of natural habitats due to invasive species has caused a fall in elephant and tiger populations in Kerala. Human-animal conflicts have increased due to shrinking habitats and food sources. Forest dept. report recommends steps to conserve elephant population, monitor tigers, and document and assess human-elephant conflicts.

Virus has spread around the world, with 200,000 wild birds dead in Peru alone and concerns Australia could be next

Erratic behavior observed in some sharks could be result of them ingesting bales of cocaine cast overboard by passing traffickers

Shark Week is finally coming back to Discovery, and one expert previewed how the first special will approach the problem of killer whales for great white sharks.

Growing interest in native fungi as enthusiasts across New Zealand hunt for the unusual specimens, from gilled oyster mushrooms to fleshy ‘brains’

RSPCA rescues 65 stranded ducks trapped in treacherous water, using boat and net in daring mission

Danish researchers brave dangers to study toxic birds carrying powerful neurotoxin similar to deadly dart frogs.

Experts fear for health of corals and other marine life as about 1m sq km of ocean experience prolonged elevated temperatures

Federal agriculture minister says ‘additional effort’ needed after new infestation found on the Gold Coast

The French government has published its draft National Biodiversity Strategy (SNB) with 39 measures defining its roadmap for safeguarding nature through to 2030.