wildlife

Cheetah to be re-introduced in India from Africa in November: MP govt

May 23, 2021 6:44 pm

The cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952, and is expected to be re-introduced into the country in November this year at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.

Two arrested in Nagpur for killing pregnant tigress last week

April 30, 2021 11:32 pm

The tigress was found to be pregnant and would have delivered four cubs in a month's time.

Another tiger walks from Pandharkawda to Aurangabad, using same route as its distant cousin

March 20, 2021 1:50 am

The cub, which was picked up from Pandharkawda in Yavatmal district in December 2018, died on March 13 after a territorial clash with another tigress, following her release in Pench Tiger Reserve, where she underwent "re-wilding" for two years in an enclosure.

Anil Kumble and wife share pictures from their Kabini safari tour; check them out

March 09, 2021 7:15 pm

These pictures make us want to pack our bags and get ourselves a laid-back vacation in the lap of nature!

Fair Game

October 31, 2020 6:43 pm

In the wild, the hunt is always on

Maharashtra: Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to open for tourists from October 1, other wildlife parks may follow soon

September 15, 2020 12:52 am

Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) Nitin Kakodkar told The Indian Express, "The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has already given approval. So, we will allow national parks and sanctuaries to open from October 1. But it will be subject to clearance by local administration and people.

Assam's ‘Golden Tiger’ sighting: Not a sign of joy, but concern, says photographer

July 29, 2020 11:42 am

Wildlife photographer Mayuresh Hendre, who captured the majestic species, shares more about the sighting, the need for tiger corridors and more

Gujarat: With lion society meet postponed, salaries of wildlife trackers delayed

June 29, 2020 11:27 pm

Wildlife trackers said that they have not been paid since March and that their service contracts, which are generally renewed in May every year, have not been renewed till date this year.

The lockdown may ruin our protected areas and forests

May 31, 2020 8:00 pm

With COVID-19 lurking around, its pretty much open season for miners, dam builders and other industries.

Wildlife wing to approach gram panchayats in look out for poachers

May 12, 2020 2:13 pm

The department officials said, they will urge the villagers to assist them in the search of poachers and make announcements that laying traps (kuduki in local dialect) is criminal offence under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

World Wildlife Day 2021: Everything you need to know about this year's theme, message, and places you can visit

March 03, 2021 12:36 pm

The day is essentially a celebration of biodiversity. On December 20, 2013, the United Nations General Assembly had proclaimed March 3 as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness about animals and plants.

World Wildlife Day 2020: Nine sanctuaries and national parks in India to visit

March 03, 2020 10:28 am

From Kanha National Park to Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary: have you visited any of these places?

Today in pics: January 24, 2014

January 24, 2014 10:24 am

Human activity wiped more than half of the world’s vertebrates: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

A recent report by the World Wildlife Fund says that human activity wiped out 60% of the world’s vertebrate population between 1970 and 2014.