Naturalists surprised, say a study is needed on the movement of the birdsThe extended stay by greater flamingos at Pulicat Lake has surprised naturalists and bird lovers.The migratory birds usually stay between September and March in the part of the lake that falls within Andhra Pradesh limits.
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A JAPANESE COMPANY with plenty of experience making small, remote-controlled electric helicopters is building a human-sized version.Hirobo unveiled its single-seatelectric helicopter at a technology expo in Japan and hopes to make its first flight for next year.
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The National Tiger Conservation Authority issued a notice to states two weeks ago asking officials to
suspend granting of rights to tribals and other forest dwellers under the Forest Rights Act in all critical tiger habitats.“In the absence of guidelines for notification of critical wildlife habitats, no rights shall be conferred in critical tiger habitats,” said
Thailand was the first country in the region to deplete its forests to such an extent that, by the 1980s it had banned logging. It was also among the first to establish national parks, but initially these were also badly stressed by illegal logging and hunting.
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photo credit: Amith BhavikattiThe tiger that was found dead in the Kundakere range of Bandipur National Park on Sunday has been identified as the big cat that brought down a gaur in a video that went viral on social media in 2013.Incidentally, the same tiger went by the monicker ‘Prince’ and was usually found in the tourism zone though its territory extended beyond it.
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