LaCONES-CCMB releases guidelines for COVID-19 testing in zoo animals

Jun 21, 2021

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 21 : After multiple COVID-19 cases were reported in zoo animals in India during the last month, the Laboratory for...

Uttarakhand forest department begins reintroduction of rare, endangered plant species to their old natural habitats

Jul 13, 2025

In a unique initiative, the Research wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department has initiated a program of reintroduction of rare and endangered plant species...

Al Ain Zoo celebrates World Penguin Day

Apr 25, 2023

The zoo is currently home to 88 Humboldt penguins, a species that is considered endangered according to statistics and the International Union for Conservation...

Al Ain Zoo celebrates Endangered Species Day by showcasing 57 Years of conservation success

May 16, 2025

In celebration of Endangered Species Day, observed annually on May 16, Al Ain Zoo is shining a spotlight on its 57-year legacy of wildlife...

Ministry of Tribal Affairs signed MoU with CSIR-NBRI for conservation of rare, endangered, and threatened (RET) medicinal plant species

Jul 29, 2026

In a major initiative to drive tribal welfare, foster sustainable livelihoods, and preserve traditional knowledge, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India,...

Jairam Ramesh raises concern over Great Indian Bustard population, recalls Indira Gandhi's Udaipur visit in 1976

Jun 21, 2026

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday raised concern over the Great Indian Bustard being a critically endangered species, while recalling an anecdote on...