Wildlife
Debunking tales of the Russell’s viper
Amid this mass panic, many “facts” being circulated about the snake fall in the realm of misinformation.
A fellowship of humanity and the wild
Martell’s narrative journalism is a lesson for those in the field as to how a writer can instil empathy for the others around. The reader can taste affection for both the animals and humans in his storytelling.
The ‘War on Trees’ is winning
Unlike the “War on Terror,” a script written and executed by US President George W Bush, the “War on Trees” has been far more successful.
Padma bridge wildlife sanctuary: 2 years on, still confined to words
Two years have passed since the declaration of the Padma Bridge Wildlife Sanctuary, but the forest department is yet to take any steps to conserve the biodiversity of the Padma.
Elephant trapped in muddy swamp, rescued after 16 hours
An elephant calf which got trapped in a muddy swamp has been rescued by locals in collaboration with forest officials after 16 hours.
Eid holiday of Sundarbans forest employees cancelled
Forest Department has cancelled the Eid holiday of its staff, including the officials and rangers, working in the Sundarbans.
Kiswa, the small dabbling duck completes round migration trip, returns to Bangladesh
Kiswa, the wild duck was named and fitted with a Global Positioning System (GPS)/ Global System for Mobile (GSM) tag on a cold February morning this year in the middle of Tanguar Haor.
Climate change on track to reduce ocean wildlife by 17%
Climate change is set to empty the ocean of nearly a fifth of all living creatures, measured by mass, by the end of the century, researchers have calculated.
Gecko dressed as rare flying gecko!
At first sight, it will deceive any human eyes! A flying gecko with pink and black strip on its entire body. The unique appearance of the reptile astonished a team of law enforcers.
The extinct species of Bangladesh
13 species of animals have already become extinct from Bangladesh and several others have also possibly become extinct.
Animals that can't be seen in Bangladesh anymore
13 species of animals have already become extinct from Bangladesh and several others have also possibly become extinct.
Only 100 tigers found in Sundarbans
Bangladesh has only about 100 tigers living in the world's largest mangrove forest, far fewer of the endangered animals than previously thought, following a recent survey, a top forestry official says.
Posing with endangered River Dolphin
In a mindless act of disregard to endangered Gangetic River Dolphin, a Facebook user has posted photos in which he poses with a dead dolphin calf.
Python on sale rescued in Rangamati
Around 11-foot python is rescued from being on sale and handed over to forest authorities in Boragram area of Rangamati.
Python, 35 wild birds rescued in Gazipur
A python, 25 Munias and 10 Parakeets including Alexandrian and Rose Ringed Parakeets have been rescued during a raid in a weekly bird market at Tongi in Gazipur.
Wildlife decline may lead to 'empty landscape'
Populations of some of the world's largest wild animals are dwindling, raising the threat of an "empty landscape", say scientists.
UK's first big hedgehog sanctuary
First large-scale hedgehog sanctuary in the UK is being opened in Soilhull
A treat in wildlife
As our cameras clicked away documenting this amazing show, Siraj could not hold himself any more and wanted to save the dying bird.
Going, Going, Going, Gone...
According to the Red List of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the animals in the pictures are however not endangered worldwide.