A hominin in the same genus as humans and an ape nicknamed "Laia" that might provide clues to the origin of humans are among the discoveries identified by the SUNY College of Environmental Science

As many as 36 animal and plant species in Gujarat have been categorized as endangered by the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Union Minister of State for Environment and Forest

Efforts to save Cambodia's royal turtle, one of the world's most critically endangered species, are being hampered by dredging and illegal forest clearances, a wildlife conservation group warned on

Visakhapatnam: In an initiative aimed at conservation of Olive Ridley turtles along the coast, the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has joined hands with the state forest department to pro

The Obama administration is to allow surveying of the seabed using seismic airguns that have been likened to a ‘grenade blast’ for whales and other creatures

Officials expect survival rate of more than 90 per cent

The fisherman community of Odisha have alleged that their opinion is being neglected to revise National Fisheries Policy

PURI: Carcasses of over 150 Olive Ridley turtles and a bottlenose dolphin washed ashore were on Wednesday recovered by Forest department officials here, a top official said.

One of the fastest growing divisions of the tourism industry, ecotourism is touted for demonstrating both conservation and economic benefits. The main objectives of ecotourism are ostensibly to provide financial aid for conservation of natural areas and ensuring employment and economic profits for those living in the area. This is expected, in turn, to result in the involvement of local communities in conservation and management activities. Consequently, local involvement could ensure the sustainability and longevity of such initiatives.

Curieuse Island — The more remote beaches on Seychelles' many islands see few human visitors -- and that's good news for sea turtles.

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