Authorities order capture or shoot-at-sight the tiger that killed 2 people in Bandipur
Oct 09, 2019, at 07:28 pm
Chamarajangar, Oct 9 (UNI) The Principal Chief Conservator of forests on Wednesday issued an order to capture or shoot-at-sight the tiger that is believed to have killed two people in a month near Bandipur Tiger Reserve.
Authorities order capture or shoot-at-sight of tiger that killed 2 people in Bandipur
Oct 09, 2019, at 07:08 pm
Chamarajangar, Oct 9 (UNI) The Principal Chief Conservator of forests on Wednesday issued an order of capture or shoot-at-sight the tiger that believed to be killed two people in a month near Bandipur Tiger Reserve.
Odisha: One more elephant dies of Herpes virus in Nandankanan Zoo
Sep 21, 2019, at 05:51 pm
Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (UNI) One more sub-adult female elephant Gouri died last night in Nandankanan Zoological park, here while undergoing treatment for Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpes Virus (EEHV).
‘Extinction crisis’ pushes countries to agree stronger protection for global wildlife
Aug 29, 2019, at 10:37 am
New York, Aug 29 (IBNS): At-risk wildlife that is facing a “growing extinction crisis” received a boost on Wednesday, as countries wrapped up a marathon meeting in Geneva, by agreeing to increased protection measures and more sustainable trade in animals and plants across the globe.
Global wildlife conference: Big win for several Indian species
Aug 27, 2019, at 05:44 pm
Kolkata, Aug 27 (UNI) The future of Asian small-clawed otter and India star tortoise looks secure as world leaders have agreed to impose a ban on their on international commercial trade.
West Bengal Govt planning on sensor-based technology to curb elephant deaths
Aug 26, 2019, at 04:07 pm
Kolkata, Aug 26 (UNI) The West Bengal Forest Department is exploring the possibility of a sensor-based technology to track the various sounds made by elephants to track their exact location.
Amazon fires: Bazilian President Bolsonaro sends army to tackle blaze
Aug 24, 2019, at 03:30 pm
Sao Paolo, Aug 24 (IBNS): Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro has directed the country's armed forces to tackle the forest fires which is burning Amazon, media reports said.
Nagarahole National Park: Three poachers nabbed
Aug 21, 2019, at 05:45 pm
Mysuru, Aug 21(UNI) Karnataka Forest officials have arrested three armed poachers who tried to enter Nagarahola National Park at Devammachi area in and Chowkorru regon.
Long python rescued in Assam’s Nagaon
Aug 20, 2019, at 11:48 am
Guwahati: The forest officials and activists of Hatibandhu – an NGO- had rescued a 14-feet long python in Assam’s Nagaon district.
Assam villagers donate 200 bigha land to create meal zone for wild elephants
Aug 13, 2019, at 07:35 pm
Guwahati, Aug 13 (IBNS): A cluster of villages in Assam’s Nagaon district have found a way to reduce the Man-Elephant conflict and keep their crop by setting aside a meal zone for the wild elephants.
Odisha: Royal Bengal tigress die at Nandankanan Zoological Park
Aug 12, 2019, at 05:25 pm
Bhubaneswar, Aug 12 (UNI) ‘’Priynka’’, a 19-year old Royal Bengal tigress, died at the Nandankanan Zoological Park here this morning.
Gujarat: Asiatic lion dies after falling in farm well near Gir forests
Aug 10, 2019, at 06:08 pm
Junagadh, Aug 10 (UNI) A young Asitatic lion died, after falling in a well near East Gir forests in Kantala village under Khambha taluka of Amreli district, Chief Conservator of Forest D T Vasavada on Saturday said.
Low male tiger population in Bangladesh, worrisome: Official
Aug 09, 2019, at 05:20 pm
Dhaka, Aug 9 (UNI) A lower-than-expected population of male Royal Bengal tigers in the world's largest mangrove forest has sparked fears about the long-term viability of the endangered species in Bangladesh, officials said here.
Strayed rhino calf due to flood rescued and released in Kaziranga
Aug 06, 2019, at 11:24 am
Guwahati, Aug 6 (IBNS): The Assam forest department has rescued a rhino calf which strayed into the Karbi Anglong hills area during the flood in Kaziranga National Park.
Tiger population in Assam increases to 190
Jul 30, 2019, at 10:04 am
Guwahati, July 30 (IBNS): With nearly 3000 tigers, India has become the safest habitats in the world for the big cats.
Count of Tigers in India rises to 2967; PM Narendra Modi describes this as a historic achievement
Jul 29, 2019, at 04:58 pm
New Delhi, July 29 (IBNS): On the occasion of Global Tiger Day on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the results of the fourth cycle of All India Tiger Estimation - 2018, at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi where the data showed that the country now is home to 2967 tigers.
All India Tiger Estimation 2018 will be released today: Narendra Modi
Jul 29, 2019, at 09:29 am
New Delhi, July 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the All India Tiger Estimation 2018 will be released on Monday.
Tiger carcass found in Bandipur tiger reserve
Jul 27, 2019, at 04:44 pm
Chamarajajnagara, Jul 27 (UNI) Carcass of a tiger was found on the premises of the Jungle Lodges and Resorts (JLR) under Bandipur Tiger reserve in the wee hours of Saturday.
Maharashtra: Male leopard found dead in Nashik
Jul 24, 2019, at 05:47 pm
Nashik, Jul 24 (UNI) A cadaver of a male leopard,who presumably died three-four days ago,was reportedly found near the Ondli village in the Igatpuri taluka of this district,informed the forest officials on Wednesday.
10-feet long king cobra rescued in Assam’s Cachar district
Jul 19, 2019, at 08:07 pm
Guwahati, Jul 19 (IBNS): The Assam forest department on Friday rescued a 10-feet long king cobra from the Chotajalenga village area in Assam’s Cachar district.
Kaziranga flood : 92 animals, including eight rhinos, die
Jul 19, 2019, at 06:24 pm
Guwahati, July 19 (IBNS): The wild animals in Assam’s Kaziranga National park have suffered majorly following the devastating flood submerged over 95 per cent areas of the park.
Kaziranga flood: 83 wild animals including seven rhinos dead, 58 beasts rescued
Jul 18, 2019, at 06:45 pm
Guwahati, July 18 (IBNS): The Assam forest department, forest guards of Kaziranga National Park and many other NGOs have rescued several wild animals while the Kaziranga National Park has faced devastating flood this year and the animals suffering majorly.
Assam: 90 per cent areas of Kaziranga submerged by flood waters, 11 animals die
Jul 15, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Guwahati, July 15 (IBNS): Around 90 per cent of the Kaziranga National Park and its 158 camps have been submerged by the flood waters,officials said.
Most wanted rhino horn smuggler arrested in Guwahati
Jul 11, 2019, at 07:09 pm
Guwahati, July 11 (IBNS): A most wanted rhino horn smuggler from Nagaland, who was the mastermind of several rhino poaching cases in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and smuggled the horns in the international market, was arrested by police in Guwahati on Wednesday night, officials said on Thursday.
Video of tiger chasing bike riders goes viral on internet, Twitter users left shocked
Jun 30, 2019, at 06:07 pm
New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): Social media users were left amazed and shocked after a video surfaced on the internet where two people riding on a bike could be seen chased by a tiger in Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala's Wayanad district.
India to be the next hotspot for pangolin poaching: Biologist
Jun 20, 2019, at 01:18 pm
Kolkata, Jun 19 (UNI) India could be the next hot spot for Pangolin poachers after African nations, according to Prof Samuel K Wasser, Director Centre for Conservation Biology, University of Washington.
Villagers killed a leopard and chopped off its tail and legs
Jun 01, 2019, at 12:03 pm
Guwahati, Jun 1 (IBNS): A mob had brutally killed a leopard that strayed into a village in Assam’s Charaideo district.
Female rouge elephant captured in a Coffee estate in Kodagu
May 29, 2019, at 04:57 pm
Madikeri, May 29(UNI) A female elephant, which has been giving anxious movement for the villagers and was part of the herd of wild elephants at Nelyaudikeri near Somwarpet in Kodagu District was captured by the forest department officials after two days of operations.
On World Bee day, human activity blamed for falling pollinator numbers
May 21, 2019, at 09:21 am
New York, May 21 (IBNS): If you think you’re busy, then spare a thought for the world’s bees; for they, along with other insects and animals, are responsible for pollinating more than 75 per cent of the planet’s favourite food crops.
Jammu and Kashmir: Man injured in Ganderbal bear attack
May 19, 2019, at 03:25 pm
Srinagar, May 19 (UNI) A man was critically injured in a bear attack in central Kashmir district of Ganderbal on Sunday.