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The world’s last male northern white rhino has died leaving only two females left to save the subspecies from extinction.

TRICHY: The invasion of various species of exotic trees had taken a toll on wildlife thereby...

Jharkhand has always found itself on the crossroads of development and conservation. The dense sal forest surrounding Maturkham village in Purbi Singhbhum district is an example of this strife. It was mercilessly plundered for almost two decades by the forest mafia for its precious timber and rare fauna. Then, in the 1980s, Naxalites set up base in the forests. What ensued was a long-drawn battle between the two, resulting in a lot of bloodshed.

Yet another incident of a man-animal conflict has strengthened the need to protect the green cover and the wildlife corridors that connect various national parks and wildlife sanctuaries