Debrigarh Bison Count Hits 848, Breeding Year-Round
The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Bargarh records 848 Indian gaurs, a significant increase from 788 six months ago. Officials confirm year-round breeding patterns through consecutive censuses.
The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Bargarh records 848 Indian gaurs, a significant increase from 788 six months ago. Officials confirm year-round breeding patterns through consecutive censuses.
A tiger roaming Ratanmahal for 11 months has expanded its range to 120 sq km across multiple districts. Forest officials track movement and alert communities as the animal searches for territory and mates.
Two high-speed interceptor boats purchased for Rs 4 crore to protect Olive Ridley turtles at Gahirmatha marine sanctuary remain unused due to technical faults, forcing officials to hire fishing trawlers for patrolling.
Authorities have imposed a temporary trekking ban across Kudremukh National Park and wildlife sanctuaries to mitigate forest fire risks during the dry season.
Delhi relocated 6,591 monkeys to Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary from 2021 to 2025, yet attacks continue. Experts call for sterilization and better forest management as a long-term solution.
VMRDA plans to unify Kailasagiri, Indira Gandhi Zoo, Kambalakonda Sanctuary into one eco-circuit for conservation and tourism in Visakhapatnam.
A young leopard was rescued from an open well in Jamnia Khurd by Indore forest officials. The operation highlights the success of the Integrated Human-Wildlife Coexistence Model.
A sambar deer trapped in a 40ft well in Alme village, Pune, was rescued in a 4-hour joint operation by forest dept & Wildlife SOS. The alert animal was released back into the wild.
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The Indian government has established detailed Standard Operating Procedures for approving religious sites within protected forest and wildlife zones. Learn about the new rules and their implications.
The arrest of Govinda, a key accused in multiple wildlife crimes, has led forest officers to apprehend three more suspects in the MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Read how this breakthrough is helping crack organised syndicates.
Poacher Govinda, the main accused in the brutal 2025 tiger killing in Karnataka's MM Hills, was arrested at Mysuru railway station after a five-year manhunt. Read about his dramatic escapes and the investigation.
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A vital 26km forest road in Krishnagiri is closed after Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary creation, forcing a 40km detour. Locals and tourists demand a solution. Read more.
Punjab's Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary is now Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary. The 289-acre sanctuary spans three villages in Rupnagar district. Read more about this tribute.
Haryana's wildlife department urges NHAI to redesign the Gurgaon-Faridabad Road as a wildlife corridor with underpasses and speed control after a series of fatal leopard accidents. Read the full plan.
A protected black panther died after falling on a live transformer in Goa's Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary. Forest officials discovered the carcass near a shrine. Read the full report.
India's Project Cheetah gets a 2026 boost with 3 suspected pregnancies at Kuno & Gandhi Sagar. A fresh batch of 8 cheetahs from Botswana arrives in February. Read the latest updates.
In a worrying sign, only 700-1,200 Bar-headed geese remain at a Gadag lake, a drastic drop from the usual 7,000. Their early exit points to ecological distress. Read more on this wildlife mystery.
Odisha wildlife authorities are finalising plans to translocate tigers to Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. The project includes a 120 km fence, villager sensitisation, and aims to create western Odisha's first tiger reserve.
A non-venomous Indian rat snake was rescued from a washing machine in an Andheri home. Wildlife expert Prabhu Swami safely released it, highlighting urban wildlife encounters. Learn safety tips.
Gujarat emerges as a top birding hub with over 8.33 lakh local & migratory birds in 2024-25. Discover how conservation efforts made the state a safe haven for avian species.
Rajasthan govt alters National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary boundaries, denotifying 730 hectares to grant land titles to 40,000 households. Read how this historic move resolves decades-old issues.
Wildlife authorities in Chilika have launched a massive 24x7 anti-poaching operation with drones and 80 personnel to safeguard lakhs of migratory birds during the New Year 2026 demand surge. Read how they're protecting the avian visitors.
The skeletal remains discovered in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary have been identified as Govind Lal, 55, missing for two months. Police suspect wild animal attack. Read the latest details.
Forest department's 'distance certificates' for commercial units near Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary face criticism for contradicting legal boundaries. Experts question validity. Read the full investigation.
Bihar's Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary gets NTCA's in-principle approval to become a tiger reserve. The move aims to boost big cat conservation and eco-tourism. Read more about the state's new wildlife initiatives.
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.
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.