Saturday, November 29, 2014

COOPER'S HAWK AT MACOUN MARSH, CANADA

Here is a mature adult male Cooper who was hunting a flock of 10 chickadees this morning at Macoun Marsh.

The chickadees are very bold, without fear to humans or hawks. 

These birds are specialists at killing small birds. 

Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation, Mitigation Scenario and Future Challenges in Indian Perspective

Department of Botany, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College (University of Delhi) is Organizing a National Conference on “ Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation, Mitigation Scenario and Future Challenges in Indian Perspective” on February 20-21,  2015 at Conference Center, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.

I Haven't Made Any Trash In 2 Years. Here's What My Life Is Like

By Lauren Singer 
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Thursday, November 27, 2014

NATIVE FISH DISPLACED BY EXOTIC SPECIES- PAKISTAN



According to the World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) officials, the native fish species has dropped drastically in Pakistan due to the introduction of exotic species in water bodies. It further added that overfishing, habitat degradation, pollution and introduction of exotic fish species have caused the serious threat on the productivity of natural freshwater bodies. At present, WWF-Pakistan is working to enhance productivity of the water bodies as well as create livelihood options for fishermen communities.
November 21
 http://www.dawn.com/news/1145809/exotic-species-threaten-native-fish-in-pakistans-water-bodies-wwf-p               

 

LANCANG RIVER LISTED AS NATIONAL WATER PARK- CHINA



The Lancang River in Nangchen county of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture has recently been listed as a national water park. The river is also known as the first gorge of three major rivers in Southern China  that consist of mountains and canyons, pleasing landscapes, mild climate and abundance of cultural relics. According to the authorities, 12 water parks have already been listed at the national level from the Qinghai province alone.
November 17
http://eng.tibet.cn/2012sy/xw/201411/t20141117_2102404.html

WETLAND BIRDS IN PERIL- INDIA



Basai wetland of Gurgaon in Shimla, north India known a bird sanctuary is now facing a big problem where the migratory bird count has shown a decline because of habitat loss due to human encroachment. According to the study conducted by Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), 10 important birds are in serious danger of being extinct. Rapid urbanization is considered to be one of the reasons for the decline in bird populations.
November 18
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Wetlands-facing-threat-in-India/articleshow/45190155.cms

MISSING TOKAY GECKOS- INDIA



Missing of six Gecko lizards from Assam state zoo has posed an embarrassment for the Sate forest Department, Assam, north-east India. According to the concerned authority, Gecko lizards kept in the Reptile house of the zoo may have been stolen and it is a serious issue. The Tokay Gecko species of the lizard is protected under Schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972. There is a high demand for the Tokay Gecko for its medicinal qualities for treatment of incurable diseases like cancer and AIDS.
November 17
http://www.northeasttoday.in/six-tokay-geckos-missing-assam-zoo/

POACHERS ARRESTED- NEPAL



Police has nabbed two youth in possession of 2.2 kg of dried sea horse (Hippocampus sp.) from Keshar Mahal of Kathmandu, central Nepal. The trade of this species has been banned in Nepal since May 15, 2004. Meanwhile a wild elephant was found dead in Madhuban Mathawal of Parsa, central Nepal. Bullet spots on its body has raised suspicion that elephant was shot dead by poachers.
November 22, 23
http://epaper.thehimalayantimes.com/Details.aspx?id=3643&boxid=31207526
http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Tusker+found+dead+&NewsID