Conservation

Return of the American Bison

The Triumphant Return of the American Bison: A Conservation Success Story

Once a symbol of the vast plains and prairies of North America, the American bison (Bison bison) was hunted to near extinction in the late 1800s. From an estimated population of 30-60 million bison in the pre-Columbian era, their numbers dwindled to a mere 300-500 by the early 1900s. The relentless slaughter of bison for […]

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Tamil Nadu's Crackdown on Exotic Animal Displays

Tamil Nadu’s Crackdown on Exotic Animal Displays: Protecting Wildlife and Habitats

The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is taking steps to close down private aviaries and petting zoos that show exotic animals to the public. They are asking the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for clear rules about the permits needed to display these animals. Until recently, people in Tamil Nadu have been showing

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