Category : Africa


Odisha Releases GPS-Tagged Gharials into Mahanadi Gorge

The wildlife wing of Odisha's forest department released 12 GPS-tagged gharials into the Mahanadi gorge at Satkosia Tiger Reserve to aid species recovery. This brings the total wild gharial count to 27, with ongoing monitoring to assess adaptation and sur

Great Indian Bustard Chick Born in Gujarat After 10 Years

Gujarat records the birth of a Great Indian Bustard chick in the wild after nearly a decade, thanks to a novel inter-state conservation effort. The chick hatched in Kutch, marking a breakthrough for this critically endangered species.

Great Indian Bustard Chick Hatches in Gujarat After 10 Years

A Great Indian Bustard chick has hatched in Gujarat, marking the first successful breeding in the state in over 10 years. This rare event offers hope for the critically endangered species, with conservationists celebrating the breakthrough.

Ground Squirrels Use Snake Scent as Survival Strategy

California ground squirrels employ chemical camouflage by applying rattlesnake scent to their fur, confusing predators and reducing attack risks. This unique defense mechanism reveals nature's evolutionary ingenuity.

Black Panther Rescued from Deep Well in Kolhapur After 36 Hours

A three-year-old black panther was successfully rescued from a 40-foot-deep water well in Kolhapur's Kolambe village following a challenging 36-hour operation by forest officials. The healthy male feline was released back into the wild after medical clear

Okapi: Giraffe's Closest Relative in Rainforest

The okapi, found only in Congo's dense forests, is the giraffe's closest living relative. With zebra-like stripes for camouflage and unique adaptations, this endangered mammal remains one of nature's most fascinating creatures.

Odisha Forest Raid Seizes Poached Boar, Arrest Made in Keonjhar

Forest personnel in Keonjhar, Odisha, raided Poipani forest, seizing a wild boar carcass and arresting Birbal Mahanat for alleged poaching. Officials recovered 1.116 kg of meat and are hunting for two others involved in the illegal hunting incident.

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