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The Karnataka State Board for Wild Life (SBWL) has approved a total of 5,010 acres to be declared as the “ Greater Hesaraghatta Grassland Conservation Reserve ” under section 36A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. By this decision, the Hesaraghatta lakebed gets protection from human activities, such as vehicular movements, sand mining, hunting and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Darjeeling’s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park’s Red Panda Program is a finalist for the 2024 World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Conservation Award. The winner will be announced on November 7, 2024, during the 79th WAZA Annual Conference in Sydney, Australia. Red Panda Breeding and Release From 2022 to 2024, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Project Cheetah, marking two years since its launch, faces challenges with cheetah deaths, inadequate prey, and habitat issues, raising questions about its long-term success and conservation strategy. Project Cheetah Overview: Launched to establish a stable, breeding population of African cheetahs in India. Aims: to restore open ecosystems like savannahs, grasslands, and …
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