A pregnant leopard and her two unborn cubs died near Bengaluru, likely from a quarrying blast. The Karnataka government has ordered a high-level investigation into the tragic incident.
An RTI reveals Haryana secured Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 wildlife poaching cases in 5 years. Yet, low conviction rates and delayed trials raise concerns over enforcement. Read more.
Wildlife Rescue Trust volunteers seized two protected Indian star tortoises from a Sayajibaug employee's house in Vadodara. The reptiles were handed over to forest officials. Read the full story.
The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards saw record entries, crowning hilarious animal photos while supporting global conservation. See the funniest shots!
Forest officials in Kabirdham district discovered carcasses of two gaurs and a leopard in suspected live-wire poaching. Two suspects detained as investigation exposes protection gaps. Read the full report.
A young male tiger was found dead with missing claws and canines in Ghui forest range near Guru Ghasidas–Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve. Officials suspect poaching and illegal wildlife trade. Read the full investigation details.
Two endangered vultures died and one was injured after being hit by a train near Dholiya village in Jaisalmer. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between wildlife and railway infrastructure in the region. Read more.
A five-year-old tigress died after being hit by goods train near Vihirgaon. This marks 12th wildlife railway death in Chandrapur this year, highlighting poor condition of wildlife underpasses.
Karnataka Forest Department, WCCB and CID Forest wing meet to improve coordination in tackling wildlife crime. Enhanced investigation and prosecution strategies discussed.
Discover Arunachal Pradesh's untouched wilderness with 6 hidden wildlife sanctuaries housing rare species like red pandas, tigers, and exotic birds. Perfect for nature lovers seeking adventure!
Exclusive investigation reveals thriving illegal monitor lizard meat trade in Hyderabad markets. Poaching drives species decline despite strict wildlife protection laws with severe penalties.
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.
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.
A 22-year-old woman was injured when a leopard pawed through an open safari bus window at Bannerghatta Biological Park. The incident raises safety concerns about wildlife tourism protocols.
Supreme Court mandates Jharkhand to declare 126 compartments in Saranda forest as wildlife sanctuary within 3 months, protecting 1,000 sq km of biodiversity.