The wildlife sanctuary authorities expect that, this year, more migratory bird species will arrive in the wildlife sanctuary compared to the previous year.
Acting on the basis of specific intelligence developed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Zonal Unit, Lucknow, seized 436 baby Indian Tent turtles from a person illegally transporting them interstate on Tuesday.
The STF conducted a raid near Akhusingi Chowk on National Highway 326 (Berhampur-Rayagada) which falls under the jurisdiction of Padampur police station, regarding the dealing or possession of wildlife products by wildlife criminals.
The destruction got worse when a group of around 13 elephants entered the fields in Venkatagirikota on Sunday night and Monday morning and destroyed crops and mango trees causing huge losses, complained locals.
The exhibition was also a reflection of an encouraging outcome of Aaranyak and British Asian Trusts' initiative to wean away villagers from their dependency on forest-based products in the greater interest of the conservation of wildlife habitats.
A team of veterinary doctor and forest officials are engaged in treatment of an injured elephant in Assam's Nagaon district, getting a positive response from the tusker as it has undergone a remarkable recovery in last couple of weeks.
Three leopard cubs that were found in a sugarcane field near Mysuru in Karnataka on Thursday have been handed over to the forest department, officials said on Friday.
As part of its ongoing commitment to support national events related to sustainability and climate action, and with the aim of showcasing its efforts to protect the environment, wildlife, and biodiversity, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) is participating in th