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Elephant population rises to 2,026 in Uttarakhand
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 29 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat was informed by forest officials that an elephants' census was carried out between June 6 and June 8 and the number of elephants has risen to 2,026 from 1,839 in 2017, according to Chief Minister'
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Monkey beaten, hung up on tree after it enters Telangana house in search o
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Khammam (Telangana) [India], June 29 (ANI): In an outrageous incident, some youths beat up a monkey and strung it up on a tree to death while also releasing dogs to attack it in Ammapalem village in Telangana's Khammam district.
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UP elephant population reaches 352, up from previous count
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 24 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Forest Department on Wednesday revealed that the State has recorded a surge in the population of elephant in its wildlife division.
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Controversial dog meat festival kicks off in China
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 23 (ANI): In spite of the government's drive to discourage consumption of wildlife and pets for meat due to health reasons, the controversial dog meat festival has kicked off in Yulin city of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in mainland China.
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3 endangered hog badgers found in Tripura's Dhalai
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Dhalai (Tripura) [India], June 18 (ANI): Three hog badgers, an endangered species, were found in Salema area of Dhalai district in Tripura on Wednesday, according to the State Chief Wildlife Warden.
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Two arrested for hunting langur in Pune
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 12 (ANI): Pune Forest Department on Friday said two people were arrested for allegedly hunting a langur in the Junnar forest of the city under sections of Wildlife Protection Act.
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Kerala: Tiger found dead in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Wayanad (Kerala) [India], June 11 (ANI): A tiger has been found dead at the Kurichiat Range in Kerala's Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Hope this positive trend continues: PM credits Gujarat's people for record
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the people of Gujarat for a record increase in the growth rate of Asiatic Lion in the state, stating that emphasis on technology, wildlife healthcare and proper habitat management led to the surge.
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Unnatural deaths of elephants a matter of grave concern: PETA India
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): PETA India CEO Dr Manilal Valliyate on Tuesday expressed "grave concern" over "unnatural" deaths of elephants in Kerala and urged the government to make changes in the law to provide greater protection to the animal.
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DGCA advises airport operators not to ease bird, wildlife control measures
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday advised airport operators across the country not to ease bird and wildlife control measures and asked them to pay particular attention to increase in bird activities as a result of reduced air traffic
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Ending wildlife trade will protect the environment; reduce risk of future
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] June 5 (ANI/NewsVoir): The death of a pregnant elephant in Kerala has sent a wave of shock and grief across the country. It is a sombre reminder that humans are capable of horrific acts of cruelty and violence towards animals.
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Forest Deptt official in Bhadrak, Odisha arrested in disproportionate asse
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Bhadrak (Odisha) [India], June 5 (ANI): The Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF), Wildlife Division, Bhadrak was arrested by the Vigilance department in connection with the disproportionate assets case.
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