Wildlife

Jul- 2023 -

11 July

Over 280 elephants perish in Kerala over past 2.5 years

Elephants in Kerala’s forests face an alarming death toll, with a staggering 283 wild elephants perishing in just two-and-a-half years.…
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May- 2023 -

28 May

Unveiling the Intricate Link: Insulin Resistance and Heightened Stroke Risk

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have shed light on a compelling connection between insulin resistance and an elevated risk of…
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5 May

Arikomban covers 40km in 4 days, returning to Periyar forest in Kerala

Arikomban, the wild tusker who was translocated from Chinnakanal in Idukki to the Periyar Tiger Reserve, has made his way…
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3 May

Arikomban rediscovered despite 24-hour radio collar signal loss

After a day-long search for Arikomban, the translocated wild elephant, the Kerala Forest Department finally received a signal from its…
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2 May

Chinnakanal house destroyed by Chakkakomban-led elephant herd

Early on Monday morning, a wild elephant herd destroyed a house in Chinnakanal. Rajan, a resident of Chinnakanal, owned the…
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Apr- 2023 -

30 April

Dr. Arun Zachariah confirms: Arikomban’s health unaffected by 5 tranquilizer shots.

After successfully capturing Arikomban, Dr. Arun Zachariah, the chief veterinary surgeon behind the mission, confirmed that the elephant has received…
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30 April

Arikomban translocated to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, 100 km away from Chinnakanal home

A wild tusker named Arikomban, notorious for terrorizing Idukki’s Chinnakanal and Shanthanpara regions for a decade, has been translocated to…
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29 April

Chakkakomban’s interference impedes operation to tranquilize rogue tusker Arikomban.

On Saturday, a special taskforce led by Dr. Arun Zachariah successfully tranquilised the rogue wild tusker Arikomban. The tusker will…
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29 April

Forest officials tranquilize rogue tusker Arikomban.

Over the weekend, a special taskforce led by Dr Arun Zachariah was successful in tranquilising the elusive wild tusker, Arikomban.…
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11 April

Vazhachal protest halts Arikomban mission’s trial run

Local residents in Vazhachal have interrupted the trial run of moving the rogue tusker Arikomban from Chinnakanal to Parambikulam due…
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10 April

Growing opposition to relocation of rogue tusker Arikomban sparks increased protests

The decision to relocate rogue tusker Arikomban from Chinnakanal to Parambikulam following the High Court order has sparked widespread opposition…
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2 April

Arikomban attempts to enter kumki elephants’ enclosures for the second consecutive day upon his return

Arikomban, a rogue tusker, has been causing concern for officials in India after he came dangerously close to the kumki…
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Mar- 2023 -

31 March

Sinkukandam residents launch round-the-clock strike to address wild elephant attacks

Residents of tribal colonies in an area of India have begun a day and night strike to protest the High…
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27 March

Tiger attack in Chhattisgarh forest results in 1 death and 2 injuries

In the Chhattisgarh district of Surajpur on Monday, a tiger attacked, leaving one man dead and two others hurt. According…
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Feb- 2023 -

1 February

SC wants to know Center’s stance on creating statutory body for elephants

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), which oversees the protection of elephants, is a statutory body. On Wednesday, the Supreme…
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Jun- 2022 -

13 June

Rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise born in Swiss zoo

A rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise was born at a Swiss zoo. According to reports, two tortoises of the Chelonoidis…
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May- 2022 -

15 May

World Migratory Birds Day celebrated in Agra

In Agra, World Migratory Birds Day celebrated with the theme, ‘Shut down your lights and allow migratory birds to return…
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5 May

One-year-old leopard killed in vehicle hit in Kodaikanal

After being hit by a vehicle in Tamil Nadu’s Kodaikanal, a one-year-old leopard died. A motorist in the area, however,…
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Mar- 2022 -

11 March

Leopard dies in road accident in Kanpur’s Chauk Pratappur village

A leopard was found dead beside a roadway in the grounds of New Chauk Pratappur hamlet in Kanpur on Friday.…
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11 March

Taiwan Zoo puts two ‘obese’ pandas on a special diet

The keepers at the Taipei Zoo got concerned after two pandas had become ‘obese’ and placed them on a weight-loss…
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Feb- 2022 -

22 February

Massachusetts man arrested after attempting to enter zoo’s tiger cage

A Worcester man was detained on Monday for attempting to enter a tiger exhibit, After breaking into Boston’s Franklin Park…
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16 February

Lion and Cub found dead in Gujarat’s Gir forest

An adult male lion and a female cub were found dead in different parts of Gujarat’s Gir forest on Wednesday, according…
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Jan- 2022 -

16 January

Vandalur Zoo in Chennai closed as 80 employees test positive for COVID-19

The Arignar Anna Zoological Park, popularly known as the Vandalur Zoo, has been closed after 80 staff members tested positive…
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6 January

Action ordered against illegal construction in Corbett Tiger Reserve

The Union Ministry of Forests, Environment and Climate Change has directed its integrated regional office in Dehradun to take legal…
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Sep- 2021 -

20 September

Holy Shot: Persuading the Gods of Malana Village to Allow Vaccinations

The government of Himachal Pradesh was not deterred by waterfalls, deep valleys, steep cliffs, and narrow treks when it decided…
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17 September

The mysterious Indian ‘Lake of No Return’: No one has ever escaped

Throughout history, mystery stories have been one of the most loved genres of literature. Mystifying stories, whether from distant lands…
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2 September

First Khel Ratna, then National Park; resolution passed to rename Rajiv Gandhi National Park

Guwahati: After much controversies of renaming Khel Ratna Award, resolution was passed on Assam cabinet to rename Rajiv Gandhi National…
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Jul- 2021 -

29 July

International Tiger Day: History, significance and celebrations

The tiger has been the most emblematic of the big cat family for thousands of years. They are strong and…
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11 July

Skin of tiger, leopard seized, 6 arrested

Bhawanipatna, Odisha: A wildlife crime racket was busted in Odisha’s Kalahandi district on Saturday, and six people were arrested, according…
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2 July

‘Roof of the world’ : Tibet’s first Bullet train wonder

Tibetans can now enjoy the area’s mountainous views at high speed for the first time. The 435-kilometer (250-mile) rail line…
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May- 2021 -

23 May

Three leopards, half-eaten carcass of a stray dog found in Mysuru

Mysuru: On Saturday, carcasses of three leopards, including a leopardess aged 4-5 years along with male and female leopards aged…
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14 May

Lion found Covid-19 positive at Nahargarh Biological Park

Jaipur: The second wave of Corona infection in the country has created devastating effects on human life. After humans, now…
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9 May

Leopard kills 8-year-old girl in Gujarat

Gujarat: On Sunday, an 8-year-old girl was killed by a leopard in the Gir East forest division in Gujarat’s Amreli…
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Sep- 2020 -

4 September

“Zombie fires”:- 2020’s Arctic wildfires records new CO2 emission

Last year carbon dioxide emission records of Arctic wildfires were demolished by this year’s. Compared to 2019, the CAMS’ Global…
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Aug- 2020 -

28 August

Adorable!!! Penguin watches ‘Pingu’ to kill boredom…Watch Video

Pierre, a rockhopper penguin, less than a year old in Australia’s Perth Zoo became extremely popular on the internet overnight.…
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