At the Sanctuary Wildlife Awards 2025 in Mumbai, a leopard photo won top prize. Expert Bittu Sahgal criticises Maharashtra's leopard sterilisation plan, blaming sugarcane farming for conflicts. Read more.
Karnataka's strict conservation measures have boosted wildlife numbers, but shrinking buffers are causing a surge in human-animal conflicts. Explore the challenges of conservation success. Read more.
Uttarakhand deploys 15+ personnel in 11 forest divisions after surge in human-wildlife conflicts. CAMPA funds equipment, school curriculum updates planned. Read the full strategy.
Yangchen Lachungpa, a key figure in global wildlife smuggling, was captured in Lachung, Sikkim, ending a 10-year international manhunt. Her arrest exposes a vast trafficking network linking India to China.
After a decade-long hunt, Interpol-wanted trafficker Yangchen Lachungpa was arrested near the India-China border. The operation exposed a global smuggling network for tiger parts and pangolin scales. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand MPs raise alarm in Parliament over surge in bear and leopard attacks, citing climate change and habitat loss. Parents fear sending kids out as terror grips hills.
The US military confirmed a strike that killed four men on a vessel suspected of carrying illicit narcotics along a known trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific on December 5, 2025.
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.
Explore India's remote wildlife sanctuaries & national parks to spot rare species like red pandas, bustards & wild buffalo. Discover pristine habitats away from crowds.
A new study shows Indian shepherds are increasingly willing to coexist with wolves, viewing them as part of the ecosystem. Discover the factors driving this change in human-wildlife relations.
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.
Alipurduar court convicts nine individuals in four separate wildlife crime cases, sentencing each to three years in jail and a Rs 50,000 fine for offenses involving hog deer, tokay geckos, barking deer, and a pangolin.
A 65-year-old woman was attacked by a bear in Uttarkashi's Pahi village. This marks the 13th such attack in 2024. Officials cite poor waste management as a key cause. Read more.
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!
Junnar forest division launches India's maiden leopard sterilisation pilot to control population growth and reduce human-animal conflict. A preventive approach inspired by African wildlife management.
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary launches Rs 71 crore transformative projects including canopy walks, meditation camps & eco-tents to boost tourism and create local employment opportunities in Odisha.
Centre for Wildlife Studies collaborates with Shikshagraha to integrate environmental consciousness in India's public schools, reaching 2,500 institutions nationwide.
India's tiger conservation success creates new challenges as abundant resources push populations beyond capacity, exposing communities to dangerous conflicts. Read expert analysis.
Banda police arrest Balram, accomplice in human trafficking case where woman was sold for Rs 1.38 lakh and forced into marriage. Key details and ongoing investigation revealed.
A 55-year-old woman died and an 8-year-old boy was critically injured in separate leopard attacks in Bahraich. Forest teams issue alerts and increase patrolling. Read more.
Assam police arrest Peter Sona, alleged mastermind of child trafficking network targeting tea garden communities. Six accomplices previously captured in major crackdown.
Vakola police rescued a 5-year-old girl kidnapped from pavement, arrested six including maternal uncle and doctor in child trafficking case. Read the shocking details.
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.
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.
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.
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.