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Wild Elephants Leave Sikharchandi, Picnic Spot Reopens

After a five-day disruption, Bhubaneswar's Sikharchandi picnic spot reopens as two wild tuskers return to Bharatpur forest. Forest officials used smart, non-forceful tactics to guide them back. Read how they did it.

Wild Boar Attack Kills Child in MP's Vidisha

A 7-year-old tribal girl died after a wild boar attack near her home in Vidisha district. The tragic incident highlights human-wildlife conflict in forest-fringe areas. Read the full report.

Animals That Get Drunk in the Wild: 3 Examples

Humans aren't alone in enjoying alcohol. Discover three wild animals, including Vervet monkeys and fruit flies, known to consume fermented foods and their fascinating behaviours. Read more.

Leopard sighting in Thane's Pokhran 2 prompts vigil

Residents of Thane's Pokhran 2 reported a leopard inside a closed factory near Bethany Hospital. Forest officials have deployed camera traps and increased vigilance. Read for safety protocols.

CRPF jawan injured in leopard attack at Anantnag camp

A CRPF head constable was attacked by a leopard inside a paramilitary camp in Anantnag, south Kashmir. The incident highlights a worrying rise in wild animal encounters in the region. Read the full report.

New Wild Sponge Gourd Variety Found in Odisha

An ICAR-NBPGR scientist discovers Luffa aegyptiaca var. alba, a new wild sponge gourd with white seeds in Odisha. This find could boost crop genetics and disease resistance. Read more.

50+ Wild Elephants Roam Krishnagiri, Damage Farms

A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.

Maharashtra's Rs 10,000 Cr Wildlife Conflict Crisis

Maharashtra's human-wildlife conflict escalates with Rs 10,000 crore annual crop loss and over 50 human deaths. MP Medha Kulkarni urges immediate government action to protect farmers and communities.

Two women killed in wild elephant attacks in Korba

Two women killed in separate wild elephant attacks in Korba, Chhattisgarh, sparking panic. Forest officials intensify patrolling as villagers demand long-term solutions to human-elephant conflict.

Agent Lauds Canucks' Handling of Quinn Hughes Trade

Pat Brisson, agent for star defenseman Quinn Hughes, commends the Vancouver Canucks for their respectful and professional approach during the blockbuster trade to the Minnesota Wild. Discover the details.

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