World Soil Day is observed on the 5th of December, with this year’s theme being “Soil and Water: A Source of Life.” It is a common misperception that people tend to think water is the main source of life. While this is true, it is essential to recognize that without Read more…
A desperate hunter who once witnessed the marvelous hunting skills of a mother cheetah figured the easiest way he could bring more food for his family was to have one of these animals as a pet, so he decided to steal away the cubs when the mother was busy dragging Read more…
“It’s not whether animals will survive, it’s whether the man has the will to save them”. -Anthony Douglas Williams- What’s wildlife conservation? Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting plant and animal species and their habitats. As a part of the world’s ecosystems, wildlife provides balance and stability to nature’s Read more…
A voyage along paw prints… During the ancient epochs of life, where time unfolds over millions of years, the earth was set in the Triassic era, as the first mammals ventured forth, 210 million years ago. Jaguars, though born hundreds of millions of years later, proved swifter than humans in Read more…
Figure 1: An industrial setting in the fisheries industry As per the quote above, fisheries and aquaculture play an immensely important role in the livelihood of people and serve as an aspect where biodiversity, environment, economy, industry, etc. act together. The Earth, “The Blue Planet”, being covered by water for Read more…
If you ever come across one of these creatures, the Basking sharks, I bet the first thing that comes into your mind is “RUN!”. Or maybe “SWIM!”, since they are saltwater fish. And after all, they are the world’s second-largest fish, reaching a whopping 11 meters in length and 3.9 Read more…
It may sound harsh, but the truth is, we don’t always benefit from the environment. Decades ago, the story was different, but today, our health is deteriorating due to environmental factors. This has led to the emergence of environmental health as a critical branch of public health. We’ve designated September Read more…
“Gorillas are more altruistic in nature” – Dian Fossey – Here comes the day dedicated to the biggest, most powerful living primate on earth, and let us say hello to the Gorilla! A population of about 100000- 200000 exists within the wilderness or in other words, they are now quite Read more…
Inherited “horned nose” defines the Greek name rhinoceros. They are large mammals belonging to the Hinocerotidae family. Even if it has been discovered nearly 100 known rhinoceros species have existed throughout centuries, only five of those can be found currently in Africa and Asia. The black rhino (Diceros bicornis) and Read more…
What is Zero Emissions Day Zero Emissions Day is an International Day of Action to create a future without air pollution which leads to global warming. Every year on September 21st people around the world take part in various activities, to promote clean air and to reduce greenhouse gas and Read more…