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Conserving Corals

Coastal Impact, a non-government organisation in Goa, has just completed a coral micro-fragmentation transplantation project that seeks to rejuvenate coral reefs. Coastal Impact is an organization that works on marine conservation, education and research; studies and monitors Goa’s marine ecosystems, spreads awareness; and initiates research and conservation actions. It also helps build interest and engagement… Read More Conserving Corals

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Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve spread over 248.5 sq mi in Kerala in South India is making a case for conserving India’s national animal, the tiger. The Professionals working in Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation (PaTCoF) support the tiger reserve and its adjoining landscape for scientific monitoring of wildlife, professional support to implement ecotourism programmes and the like.… Read More Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation

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Batting for Bats

Even as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the origin of the coronavirus being caused by bats is just a myth like many other things that the flying mammal is associated with. ‘Blind as a bat’ is probably the most abused phrase. Did you know that bats are not blind? Well if you did not, it’s… Read More Batting for Bats

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Saving the Pygmy Hog

The world’s smallest pig, the Pygmy Hog has found a new lease of life after being pushed to the brink of extinction. Porcula salvania or Pygmy hog is the smallest and the rarest member of the pig family and is found in some part of Manas National Park, Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuaries, RG Orang National Park… Read More Saving the Pygmy Hog