Wildlife
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Deforestation, poaching leave Pakistan’s wild parakeets on the brink
Pakistan’s 4 wild parakeet species have suffered precipitous population decline in recent decades, with their current numbers a mere fragment…
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Pakistan’s critically endangered leopards in fight for survival
Common leopards in Pakistan are facing a range of threats, including loss of habitat and conflict with humans – Conservationists…
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Hunter turns protector for Pakistan’s rare Markhor
Asadullah Bazai, a former national shooting champion, is leading a campaign to save the Sulaiman Markhor, a sub-species of Pakistan’s…
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Pakistan’s marsh crocodiles falling prey to climate ravages
Droughts, floods, warming temperatures among raft of climate-related threats to marsh crocodiles Decline of 30% to 35% recorded in crocodile…
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‘Untold harm to nature’ from wildlife trafficking
Despite two decades of worldwide efforts, more than 4,000 precious wildlife species still fall prey to trafficking every year –…
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THE PARROT PROBLEM
Authorities must impose a ban on the illegal marketing of the parrots so that the parrot population may increase Prof…
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Sindh launches sparrow count as bird’s population dwindles
Over past 3 decades, Karachi saw up to 70% decline in population of sparrows, who also serve as indicators of…
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VANISHING WATERBODIES OF SINDH
The water bodies in Hyderabad, Sindh, are facing serious challenges that are adversely affecting their ecological health and the well-being…
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Kazakhstan plans to return the Przewalski’s horse to the wild
The first group of 7-8 horses will be brought to Kazakhstan from the Czech Republic in June 2024 Astana In…
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Dead Leopard Produced in the Court
Leopard was shot dead by villagers in Khirthar Mountain Range of Sindh; court orders arresting the accused villagers By…
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