Biodiversity Research & Conservation
Thousands of birds from around the world migrate and take shelter in the wetlands, coastal chars and islands of Bangladesh. They play vital role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems and enriching our aquatic biodiversity. These birds also contribute in increasing the fertility of the land. However, they are facing problems of food scarcity …
One of the prime objectives of POJF is to rescue, rehabilitate and release injured, sick and orphaned wildlife back to the wild. Eradicating baseless superstition and creating mass awareness on beneficial roles of many neglected wild animals in the ecosystem, POJF has also participated with Bangladesh Forest Department in rescuing from poachers the endangered wildlife …
In recent years in the context of rapid climate change, population pressure and ever-growing environmental pollution, Bangladesh has been losing many of its diverse floral and faunal species. In this regard, as a National Member of SAVE (Saving Asia’s Vultures from Extinction), POJF has been participating in annual SAVE Meetings. Working from the very grassroots …
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Bangladesh is home to significant herpetofauna diversity. Turtles and Tortoises are considered a vital part of this. Most of the terrestrial and aquatic turtle species are endangered due to habitat loss, over exploitation, illegal hunting, poaching, and pollution. Thus, some species are at the brink of extinction. To save these turtles, POJF has taken initiative …
Butterflies are one of the most magnificent creations on earth. Different habitats in Bangladesh are suitable for diversified species of butterflies. Thus, more than 450 species of butterflies are expected to be present in this country. Yet approximately 325 species are enlisted in the national checklist of Red List by IUCN Bangladesh. Among those, notable …
