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Windmill takes wind out of birds’ sails 

Researchers say the number of migratory birds such as harriers is on the decline due to the expansion of developmental projects and industries in Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli.

published on 15 May 2022

Tamil Nadu: No more office duty for forest watchers

A ten-year ordeal for the Tamil Nadu forest department’s uniformed staff ended on Monday, when Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Chief Wildlife Warden Syed Muzammil Abbas directed APCCF and DFO not to engage watchers and guards for office work and security purpose.

published on 11 May 2022

Elephants liking paddy will lead to more conflicts

Wildlife experts have explicitly called the decision of the Chhattisgarh government’s decision to use the surplus quantity of available paddy to feed the wild elephants “misconceived and inadvisable.”

published on 10 Aug 2021