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12 trains halted for elephant herd's safe passage

In an unprecedented move, Indian Railways suspended 12 long-distance trains to allow a herd of 22 wild elephants to cross railway tracks safely at the Jharkhand-Odisha border, highlighting wildlife conservation efforts.

Suspected Elephant Poisoning in Assam Tea Estate

In a tragic incident that has raised alarm in Assam, a male elephant was discovered dead near Bhutiachang tea garden with officials suspecting deliberate poisoning. Forest department launches investigation.

Wild Elephant Stuns Latehar at Bus Stand

A majestic wild elephant surprised locals by visiting a bus stand in Latehar district, creating excitement and drawing crowds. The gentle giant roamed freely before returning to the forest.

Wild Elephants Create Panic in Rourkela Areas

A herd of 15-20 wild elephants has created chaos in Rourkela areas, damaging homes and crops while keeping locals on edge. Forest officials are monitoring the situation closely.

First White Iberian Lynx Spotted in Spain

In an extraordinary wildlife discovery, conservationists have captured footage of the world's first documented white Iberian lynx in southern Spain, marking a historic moment for the endangered species.

Karnataka Elephant Attack: 2 Dead in Sringeri

A devastating wild elephant attack claims two lives in Karnataka's Sringeri taluk. Read about the tragic incident, forest department response, and growing human-animal conflict in the region.

Elephant attack kills 2 in Kudremukh, Karnataka

A devastating wild elephant attack in Karnataka's Kudremukh region has left two people dead, highlighting the urgent human-wildlife conflict crisis. The victims were awaiting government rehabilitation when tragedy struck.

Baby Elephant Drowns in Chhattisgarh Forest Pond

A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Raigarh forest where a young elephant calf tragically drowned in a pond, prompting forest department investigation and raising concerns about wildlife safety.

Temple's Elephant Import Plan Sparks Legal Battle

A public interest litigation challenges the controversial relocation of an elephant from Uttarakhand to a Tamil Nadu temple, citing animal cruelty and legal violations in this heated wildlife debate.

Leopard Spotted in Ambala: Massive Search Operation

A leopard has been sighted in Ambala's residential zones, triggering an urgent search operation by wildlife officials. Residents advised to remain cautious as authorities work to ensure public safety.

Elephant Omkar destroys ₹5L crops in Goa farms

A wandering elephant named Omkar has destroyed crops worth ₹5 lakh across multiple farms in Goa, prompting urgent response from agricultural authorities. Learn about the trail of destruction and mitigation efforts.

Rare Spotless Baron Butterfly Returns to Dzongu

In an exciting ecological development, the elusive Spotless Baron butterfly has been rediscovered in Sikkim's Dzongu valley after vanishing for five years, sparking hope among conservationists.

Garhwa tribe refuses return amid elephant attacks

A nomadic tribal community in Jharkhand's Garhwa district chooses permanent displacement over returning to their ancestral lands due to increasing human-elephant conflicts, highlighting a growing wildlife crisis.

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