http://uk.oneworld.net/article/archive/1947 en_GB_uk http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/86003 Detection dogs are helping track and count Javan rhino in Vietnam, in an attempt to save one of the world’s rarest mammals from extinction. http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85991 The illicit trade in ivory, which has been increasing since 2004, has moved sharply upward this year, according to the latest analysis of seizure data. http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/162216/1/1947 Scientists have documented evidence of cold water-loving species shifting towards both poles to escape rising ocean temperatures, according to explorers conducting a census of marine life. http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/84473 Will the first official sales of ivory in southern Africa for nearly 10 years open the floodgates to illegal poaching? http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/84073 Almost half the world 634 kinds of primates are in danger of extinction, according to the first comprehensive review in five years. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160301/1/1947 The vulture population in India has come down by 99.9% since 1992, says a new survey. A drug named diclofenac, used in treating sick cattle, is said to be the main culprit. If strict measure are not taken they are likely to disappear within a decade. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159969/1/1947 Animal Angels Foundation, a Pune-based NGO in western India, works on the unique concept of using pets to bring about emotional stimulation among autistic children. This form of therapy has just begun to take roots and may eventually become part of mainstream healing procedures. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159856/1/1947 Celebrated Indian wildlife filmmaker Mike Pandey feels that corporate groups should fund documentaries as part of their social responsibilities, which can be used to sensitise urban audiences on the need to preserve nature. He is of the view that most of the policies on environment protection in India remain on paper. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159765/1/1947 A project funded by Wildlife Trust of India is helping prevent human conflict with the endangered Asiatic black bears in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. It has also helped in increased participation of locals in conservation activities in this northern state. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159631/1/1947 Despite the ban on hunting since 1991, rampant corruption and poor law enforcement have made it possible for poachers and forest dwellers to feast on some of India's endangered species. The craze for bushmeat is leading many creatures to near-extinction, says Shruti Ravindran http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159023/1/1947 Do you care for the tiger? Get involved with World Wildlife Fund-India's signature campaign Roar of the Tiger to save the rapidly depleting tiger population from extinction. The objective is to impress upon policymakers for greater efforts on tiger conservation through heightened public awareness. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/158421/1/1947 When local populace and officials work in tandem, the chances of any conservation efforts succeeding are more. This became clear when villagers in the hilly state of Uttarakhand in northern India and forest department came together to help protect wildlife in the famous Jim Corbett National Park. http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/158074/1/1947 NEW YORK, Feb 21 (OneWorld) - Graphic images of animal cruelty and this week's record recall of U.S. beef have spurred fresh demands to expand a ban on killing sick animals for food consumption. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/157789/1/1947 The latest government census reveals that more than half of India's tiger population has vanished during the past five years. Wildlife activists blame poaching and urbanisation for the decline and say the authorities must do more to save tigers from humans. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/157731/1/1947 For bringing that elegance and glistening shine to a piece of fabric thousands of silk worms meet a cruel death. But Kusuma Rajaiah from Andhra Pradesh in southern India has now discovered an eco-friendly and humane way of producing silk without getting to indulge in the carnage of worms.