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Mercy feeding pigeons harms cities—BNHS documentary explains why

Mercy feeding pigeons harms cities—BNHS documentary explains why

BNHS, with the support of JSW Foundation, has launched a documentary highlighting the ecological and health hazards of uncontrolled pigeon feeding in cities, urging responsible urban wildlife management.

05 March,2025 10:17 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Dehydrated vulture rescued after flying across five states

Dehydrated vulture rescued after flying across five states

White-rumped vulture N10 covered 3000 km in five months before being found weak in Chhattisgarh. “Over a week ago, the vulture was found dehydrated in the jungle safari near Raipur. It is currently under observation, and once it regains its ideal weight, it will be released,” Rithe said. Chhattisgarh’s forest department plans

21 February,2025 07:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
BNHS, Mangrove Foundation conduct marine conservation workshop for Indian Navy

BNHS, Mangrove Foundation conduct marine conservation workshop for Indian Navy

The workshop aimed to enhance the capacity of naval personnel in understanding changing marine ecosystems and handling megafauna conservation

20 February,2025 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Attend this overnight camp inside Aarey Forest to explore its unique environment

Attend this overnight camp inside Aarey Forest to explore its unique environment

An expert-guided overnight camp inside Aarey Forest will shed light on life in the wilderness after dark

17 January,2025 09:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
Visit this book exhibition in Mumbai to learn more about India's history

Visit this book exhibition in Mumbai to learn more about India's history

Drop by the 10th Rare Books Exhibition to marvel at precious publications and artworks centred on the natural and cultural history of Bombay and the Indian Subcontinent

20 December,2024 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini Varma
Attend this Butterfly Festival to explore the world of these winged insects

Attend this Butterfly Festival to explore the world of these winged insects

The Bombay Natural History Society’s Butterfly Festival will celebrate its winged inhabitants with edutainment sessions, live explorations and art activities this weekend

17 October,2024 10:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
Now, you can download JALCHAR mobile app to document sightings of marine life

Now, you can download JALCHAR mobile app to document sightings of marine life

The app is dedicated to documenting sightings and strandings of marine mammals, birds, and other megafauna along the Maharashtra’s coastline

15 October,2024 09:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Winged guests no risk to new Navi Mumbai airport: Study

Winged guests no risk to new Navi Mumbai airport: Study

Comprehensive BNHS report says migratory flamingos fly at altitudes far below the flight path of the Navi Mumbai airport

14 August,2024 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Mumbai: White-bellied Sea-Eagle sighted at SGNP

Mumbai: White-bellied Sea-Eagle sighted at SGNP

New bird species was observed during the monthly bird count exercise jointly conducted by SGNP, Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary and BNHS

31 May,2024 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Flamingo spotting guide: Best spots in Mumbai to watch these winter visitors

Flamingo spotting guide: Best spots in Mumbai to watch these winter visitors

Flamingos migrate via the west coast from Gujarat. After breeding in the Great Rann of Kutch between Khadir & Paccham islands, they arrive in Mumbai to embrace the mild winters that the city offers

29 December,2023 12:20 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

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