conservation efforts

Chennai, March 31 – The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is likely to postpone the third Nilgiri Tahr census in view of the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for April 23. Officials are now planning to conduct the exercise between April 28 and May 1, subject to final approval.The four-day...

Jammu, March 28 The population of the endangered Kashmir stag, Hangul, has shown a steady and encouraging increase over the past decade, rising from 183 in 2015 to 323 in 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir government said on Saturday.Responding to a Calling Attention Motion moved by National...

JAMMU, MARCH 28: Minister of Forests, Ecology, and Environment, Javed Ahmad Rana, stated that the Wildlife Department has implemented measures to mitigate the conflict between humans and wild boars around the Dachigam National Park, including the New Theed village.These measures include a 3 km...

Bhubaneswar, March 24 A total of 325 wild animals, including a tiger, 11 leopards, and 14 elephants, were killed by poachers in Odisha over the past three years, state forest minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia told the Assembly on Tuesday.Responding to a written question by BJD MLA Ramesh Chandra...

Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), March 24 Authorities at the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve have successfully released three rhinoceroses – Harsh, Sushma, and Rashi – into the open jungle after bringing them out of their enclosure, officials said on Tuesday.The three rhinos, including one male and two females...

Bengaluru, March 23 Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said on Monday that the government is taking additional measures to mitigate human-elephant conflict in the Bengaluru South district, including strengthening barriers and deploying task forces.Responding during Question Hour in the...

Ranchi, March 22 Jharkhand's Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, Sanjeev Kumar, emphasized the urgent need to balance development with sustainability on Sunday, and called for widespread adoption of green technology to reduce environmental damage.With continuous...

New Delhi, March 21 The Delhi zoo experienced a significant increase in visitors, with approximately 18,000 people attending on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, coinciding with the International Day of Forests.According to a statement, the large turnout created a vibrant atmosphere at the zoo...

March 20, New Delhi — World Sparrow Day is observed every year to highlight the alarming decline of house sparrows and other common birds. This day encourages awareness and action towards conserving these birds, which play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems.Observed...

Itanagar, March 14 Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have rediscovered a rare plant species endemic to Arunachal Pradesh, nearly 189 years after it was last recorded during a field survey in the Lohit district, officials said on Saturday.The species, Henckelia monophylla, had not...

Mumbai, March 13 – The Maharashtra government informed the State Legislative Council on Friday that in 2025, 166 tiger deaths were recorded across the country, with 41 occurring within the state.Independent MLC Satyajeet Tambe, along with others, had raised concerns about the tiger deaths in...

Guwahati, March 13 Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita launched a sharp attack on the opposition on Friday, claiming that rhino poaching was rampant during the tenure of the Congress government in Assam, but has been effectively curbed since the BJP came to power in...

Bengaluru, March 12 Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that the increase in the population of wild animals like tigers and elephants, amid a decrease in forest cover in the state, is contributing to human-animal conflicts.The minister was...

Mumbai, March 12 Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik said on Thursday that the state cabinet has approved a proposal to move leopards to Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act, thereby protecting people from legal action if they kill the big cat entering human habitations.The state...

Jaipur, March 12 A tigress has given birth to three cubs in the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, bringing the total number of big cats in the protected area to 53, officials said on Thursday.The tigress and her cubs appear to be in good health. Tigress ST-17 had previously given birth to...

Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh), March 9 – Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh celebrated another significant achievement in India’s cheetah program on Monday as Namibian female cheetah Jwala gave birth to five cubs, bringing the total number of cheetah cubs born in India to 33.Jwala, who was...

Ranchi, March 7 The Jharkhand forest department is expecting approval from the NTCA this month for its proposal to relocate three tigers, 50 bison, and 50 sambar deer from Madhya Pradesh to the Palamau Tiger Reserve, and plans to begin the process after the summer season, an official said on...

Washington, March 6 – The increasing population of wild horses on US public lands and the high cost of managing them came under scrutiny in Congress as lawmakers examined proposals to expand fertility control and reduce reliance on expensive holding facilities.The discussion took place during...

Itanagar, March 3 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Tuesday said the government is committed to conserving the state's rich biodiversity and urged people to safeguard forests and endangered species on the occasion of World Wildlife Day.Mein appealed to citizens to act as...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated India's commitment to wildlife conservation on the occasion of World Wildlife Day.In a social media post, Mr. Shah stated that India's enduring values emphasize living in harmony with nature. He added that, from the majestic tiger to the smallest...