Human-wildlife

Natural hazards and related issues of Meghalaya

Natural hazards and related issues of Meghalaya As the State lies in the seismically active zone, special emphasis should be given to reduce the impacts of earthquake. Moreover, it is also affected by hazards such as floods, flash floods, epidemics, fire, hailstorm, lightening, road accidents, etc. Earthquake The State of Meghalaya has witnessed seismic events … Read more

Wildlife in Himachal Pradesh

Wildlife in Himachal Pradesh The naturally beautiful Himachal Pradesh has some of the greatest places to see. It has more than enough to offer to the travellers and tourists. Situated in the northern part of India this hilly state has a great landscape and topography which has allowed it to flourish in tourism, wild life … Read more

Human and wild animal struggle

Man-animal conflicts are common in various parts of the country. Incidents of man-animal conflict are reported from States/Union Territories of the country. In India, wild elephants probably kill far more people than tiger, leopard or lion. But, surprisingly, human conflict involving leopard draws great amount of public attention compared to other animals. Other carnivores – tigers, … Read more

Important Wildlife Institutions

Here is a list of important wildlife institutions: African Wildlife Foundation American Bird Conservancy American Zoo and Aquarium Association Association of Zoos and Aquariums Born Free USA Defenders of Wildlife The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Elephants Without Borders Environmental Investigation Agency Fauna & Flora International The Jane Goodall Institute The Nature Conservancy Panthera Sea … Read more

Man – Animal Conflict

Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Man – Animal Conflict: Animal attacks Animal rights Animal welfare Biodiversity loss Conservation Deforestation Disease Hunting Overpopulation Pollution Poaching Rangeland degradation Resource competition Urbanization Wildlife management Zoos Man-animal conflict is a term used to describe the negative interactions between humans and wildlife. These interactions can … Read more