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#13894099

27 Jun 2026

Labourers from the Jammu and Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) remove weeds from the algae-covered waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces significant ecological challenges. Tens of millions of litres of untreated sewage, approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually, and solid waste from nearby settlements and houseboats enter the lake. Elevated levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus have led to increased growth of aquatic weeds and algae, reduced dissolved oxygen levels, and disrupted the lake's ecosystem. The declining water quality has impacted fish habitats, breeding, and survival, leading to a decrease in native fish populations and affecting the livelihoods of local fishing communities. Environmentalists and conservation authorities express concerns over these issues.

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#13894103

27 Jun 2026

A boatman collects floating garbage and plastic waste from the algae-covered waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces significant ecological challenges. Tens of millions of liters of untreated sewage enter the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and solid waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Elevated nutrient levels, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, have increased the growth of aquatic weeds and algae, reduced dissolved oxygen levels, and disrupted the lake's ecosystem. The declining water quality has impacted fish habitats, breeding, and survival, leading to a decrease in native fish populations and affecting the livelihoods of local fishing communities. Environmentalists and conservation authorities express concern over these issues.

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#13894104

27 Jun 2026

A view of the algae-polluted waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, is experiencing ecological challenges. Tens of millions of liters of untreated sewage enter the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and solid waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Increased levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus have led to the growth of aquatic weeds and algae, reduced dissolved oxygen levels, and disrupted the lake's ecosystem. The declining water quality has impacted fish habitats, breeding, and survival, leading to a decrease in native fish populations, which affects local fishing communities and raises concerns among environmentalists and conservation authorities.

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#13894118

27 Jun 2026

Labourers from the Jammu and Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) remove weeds from the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, is experiencing ecological challenges. Tens of millions of litres of untreated sewage, approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually, and solid waste from nearby settlements and houseboats enter the lake. Elevated levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus have increased the growth of aquatic weeds and algae, reduced dissolved oxygen levels, and affected the lake's ecosystem. The declining water quality has impacted fish habitats, breeding, and survival, leading to a decrease in native fish populations and affecting the livelihoods of local fishing communities. Environmentalists and conservation authorities have expressed concerns.

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#13223496

21 Jan 2026

A House common sparrow is seen through the plants in Siliguri, India, on January 21, 2026. World Sparrow Day is celebrated on March 20 every year to raise awareness about the declining populations of these bird species.

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#12707492

2 Sep 2025

Fishing boats set sail from Zhifu Island for fishing operations in Yantai, Shandong, China, on September 1, 2025.

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#12707493

2 Sep 2025

Fishing boats set sail from Zhifu Island for fishing operations in Yantai, Shandong, China, on September 1, 2025.

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#12707494

2 Sep 2025

Fishing boats set sail from Zhifu Island for fishing operations in Yantai, Shandong, China, on September 1, 2025.

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#12707495

2 Sep 2025

Fishing boats set sail from Zhifu Island for fishing operations in Yantai, Shandong, China, on September 1, 2025.

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#12707496

2 Sep 2025

Fishing boats set sail from Zhifu Island for fishing operations in Yantai, Shandong, China, on September 1, 2025.

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2 Sep 2025

Fishing boats set sail from Zhifu Island for fishing operations in Yantai, Shandong, China, on September 1, 2025.

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2 Sep 2025

Fishing boats set sail from Zhifu Island for fishing operations in Yantai, Shandong, China, on September 1, 2025.

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#12242804

8 Apr 2025

Native Sri Lankan leopard ( Panthera pardus kotiya ), an elusive and majestic predator endemic to Sri Lanka, prowls through the dense jungle of Yala National Park. Known for hosting one of the highest leopard populations in the world, the park offers a rare opportunity to observe these big cats in their natural habitat, an active wildlife sanctuary Camouflaged under the trees among the vegetation, the leopard moves with grace and precision, embodying the spirit of the wild. The leopard emerges from the shadows, peering curiously through the thick foliage. As one of the most iconic and vulnerable species on the island, the Sri Lankan leopard faces ongoing threats from habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict. Conservation efforts remain crucial to ensure the survival of this rare and solitary subspecies, Since 2020, the species has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as the population is estimated at less than 800 mature individuals, and declining. Yala National Park, Sri Lanka - April 2025

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8 Apr 2025

Native Sri Lankan leopard ( Panthera pardus kotiya ), an elusive and majestic predator endemic to Sri Lanka, prowls through the dense jungle of Yala National Park. Known for hosting one of the highest leopard populations in the world, the park offers a rare opportunity to observe these big cats in their natural habitat, an active wildlife sanctuary Camouflaged under the trees among the vegetation, the leopard moves with grace and precision, embodying the spirit of the wild. The leopard emerges from the shadows, peering curiously through the thick foliage. As one of the most iconic and vulnerable species on the island, the Sri Lankan leopard faces ongoing threats from habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict. Conservation efforts remain crucial to ensure the survival of this rare and solitary subspecies, Since 2020, the species has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as the population is estimated at less than 800 mature individuals, and declining. Yala National Park, Sri Lanka - April 2025

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8 Apr 2025

Native Sri Lankan leopard ( Panthera pardus kotiya ), an elusive and majestic predator endemic to Sri Lanka, prowls through the dense jungle of Yala National Park. Known for hosting one of the highest leopard populations in the world, the park offers a rare opportunity to observe these big cats in their natural habitat, an active wildlife sanctuary Camouflaged under the trees among the vegetation, the leopard moves with grace and precision, embodying the spirit of the wild. The leopard emerges from the shadows, peering curiously through the thick foliage. As one of the most iconic and vulnerable species on the island, the Sri Lankan leopard faces ongoing threats from habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict. Conservation efforts remain crucial to ensure the survival of this rare and solitary subspecies, Since 2020, the species has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as the population is estimated at less than 800 mature individuals, and declining. Yala National Park, Sri Lanka - April 2025

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8 Apr 2025

Native Sri Lankan leopard ( Panthera pardus kotiya ), an elusive and majestic predator endemic to Sri Lanka, prowls through the dense jungle of Yala National Park. Known for hosting one of the highest leopard populations in the world, the park offers a rare opportunity to observe these big cats in their natural habitat, an active wildlife sanctuary Camouflaged under the trees among the vegetation, the leopard moves with grace and precision, embodying the spirit of the wild. The leopard emerges from the shadows, peering curiously through the thick foliage. As one of the most iconic and vulnerable species on the island, the Sri Lankan leopard faces ongoing threats from habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict. Conservation efforts remain crucial to ensure the survival of this rare and solitary subspecies, Since 2020, the species has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as the population is estimated at less than 800 mature individuals, and declining. Yala National Park, Sri Lanka - April 2025

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