Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench issues notices to forest, police & civic authorities after PIL alleges rampant illegal sale of protected animals at Lakadganj Sunday market. Read the shocking details.
Mettupalayam forest officials arrested eight individuals for possessing a protected star tortoise intended for illegal sale. The accused were remanded to judicial custody under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Buxar forest officials, with WCCB, bust an illegal wildlife trade ring, seizing a rare red sand boa snake. Three suspects detained in a late-night raid. Read more.
Wildlife officials in Chilika arrested a man for shooting migratory birds. Two carcasses and a gun were seized. This is the third such case in two weeks.
In separate operations, experts rescued a pair of venomous Russell's vipers and a large Indian Rock python near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Read about the daring wildlife rescues and the species' protected status.
Karnataka Forest Department, WCCB and CID Forest wing meet to improve coordination in tackling wildlife crime. Enhanced investigation and prosecution strategies discussed.
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Supreme Court stops deer translocation from Delhi to Rajasthan after finding overcrowded trucks and ethical violations. CEC ordered to study conditions. Read the full story.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant awaits Supreme Court's CEC report on proposed tiger reserves before deciding course of action. Ministers express concerns over land allocation for unseen tigers.
Explore India's fascinating state animals with this engaging guide for children. Learn about wildlife conservation and biodiversity while discovering each state's unique animal symbol.
Exclusive investigation reveals thriving illegal monitor lizard meat trade in Hyderabad markets. Poaching drives species decline despite strict wildlife protection laws with severe penalties.
Forest Department and Indian Air Force conduct field visit after leopard sighting at Pune International Airport. Camera traps installed, tunnels sealed. Safety measures intensified.
Karnataka launches special task forces to manage the increasing man-animal conflicts, especially in Bandipur. Experts call for a scientific research centre for long-term solutions. Read more.
Supreme Court's CEC recommends declaring 468.6 sq km tiger reserve in Goa within 3 months. Plan excludes high-population areas initially. State government opposes citing autonomy concerns.
Uttarakhand faces rising human-bear conflicts with 5 fatalities. Forest department issues emergency guidelines including kill orders as last resort. Climate change cited as key factor.
Karnataka installs 110 CCTV cameras for 24/7 surveillance on NH-766 through Bandipur Tiger Reserve to prevent wildlife accidents and monitor traffic violations.
Four adult tigers and 11 cubs successfully rescued from human-wildlife conflict zones in Karnataka's forest districts. Read about this major conservation effort.
After being declared extinct decades ago, a tiger makes Gujarat its new home in Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary. State now hosts three big cats, monitoring continues.
A leopard entered an under-construction building in Nagpur's Bhandewadi, rescued by forest officials. Authorities will decide if it returns to wild or captivity. Read full details.
A Royal Bengal tiger has been sighted in Gujarat's Mahisagar district, marking the first confirmed presence in 32 years. The big cat likely migrated from Madhya Pradesh.
After a dramatic 2-day rescue operation involving over 100 personnel, a 12-year-old elephant trapped in a Karnataka canal was safely returned to wildlife sanctuary. Read the incredible rescue story.
Recent blackbuck fatalities in Belagavi highlight systemic failures in captive wildlife management. Karnataka must strengthen protection measures immediately to prevent future tragedies.
Explore Vantara's 3,500-acre wildlife sanctuary through a new docuseries on JioHotstar. Witness rescue, rehabilitation and conservation efforts led by Anant Ambani and hosted by Forrest Galante.
CCF Manjunath Chavan reveals remaining blackbucks may have bacterial infection after expert post-mortem. Learn about the conservation crisis unfolding in Karnataka.
National Board for Wildlife recommends restoring Rhesus Macaque protection under Schedule II. Expert Mewa Singh explains their ecological role and conflict management strategies.
India enforces Digital Personal Data Protection Act rules eight years after privacy became a fundamental right. Can new regulations protect future generations from AI's data hunger?
A critically endangered Asiatic caracal was photographed at Ramgarh in Jaisalmer, marking its first sighting in two decades. This discovery highlights conservation success.
Uttar Pradesh Forest Department eliminates final wolf from pack responsible for 8 deaths. Officials deployed drones, traps in massive operation to protect villagers.
Bengaluru's upcoming Nature Festival 2024 will spotlight urban biodiversity and human-wildlife coexistence through workshops, exhibitions and expert talks from March 1-3 at Bal Bhavan.
Environmental activists submit formal plea to Kerala Governor against Wildlife Protection Amendment Bill, alleging pressure from vested interest groups. Read the full story.