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Kaziranga National Park sets up community kitchens to safeguard health of anti-poaching camp staff

Guwahati, March 23: The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve authorities have introduced community kitchens and improved cooking stoves in 233 anti-poaching camps to safeguard the health of field forest staff who protect the one-horned rhino habitat.

Rajasthan: First successful ostrich breeding in Ramniwas Bagh Zoo

Jaipur, March 23: For the first time in Rajasthan, ostriches have successfully bred in captivity at the zoo located in Ramniwas Bagh. Female ostrich Avantika laid 11 eggs, one of which hatched, giving birth to a healthy chick.

Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins Jim Corbett Marriott Resort inauguration virtually

Dehradun, March 22: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday participated virtually in the program organised following the inauguration of Jim Corbett Marriott Resort in Ramnagar.

Prepare a plan within 3 months to prevent tiger attacks on Gadchiroli residents: CM Fadnavis

Nagpur, March 22: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday directed the administration to study the situation under the guidance of experts and implement a special remedial plan immediately to prevent human casualties due to tiger attacks in Gadchiroli district. This includes providing special compensation to the families of those who died in tiger attacks in the last five years and relocating additional tigers.

'Recipe for ecological disaster': Jairam Ramesh praises scientists' body for opposing Great Nicobar project

New Delhi, March 22: Congress leader and former Union Environment and Forest Minister Jairam Ramesh has expressed his support for a scientists' body that has come out against the Great Nicobar mega infra project, warning how it could irreversibly disrupt the island's unique ecosystem and impact its flora and fauna, especially the long-tailed macaque.

Assam: Forest department deploys sniffer dog in LBWLS with Aaranyak's support

Guwahati, March 21: In pursuant of its sustained efforts to complement enforcement agencies' action to prevent wildlife crimes and facilitate synergised action, premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak has helped the Assam Forest Department deploy a unit of anti-poaching K9 dogs along with a trained handler in rhino-bearing Laokhowa-Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary (LBWLS) in Nagaon district of Assam.

Conservationists urge TN government to declare Samanatham tank a protected site

Chennai, March 19: Conservationists in Tamil Nadu have called on the state government to designate the Samanatham water tank in Madurai as a protected site, citing its growing importance as a habitat for migratory birds.

Tamil Nadu: Large flock of flamingos arrive in coastal areas of Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi, March 19: A large flock of flamingos have arrived in coastal areas of Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) in Tamil Nadu, attracted by the brackish water bodies and salt pans that provide a suitable environment for these migratory birds.

Kerala tiger shooting: Did the Rapid Response Team follow the necessary rules?

Thiruvananthapuram, March 18: The shooting dead of a tiger in Kerala's Idukki on Monday has raised questions after Kottayam Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) N. Rajesh cited self-defence as the reason, with experts maintaining that the extreme step can be taken if the animal in question has been declared as vermin.

Leopard enters Jaipur College, Forest Department begins capture operations

Jaipur, March 17: A leopard entered the premises of Jaipur College on Monday, triggering panic among students, staff and others, and efforts were on to locate and capture the big cat, officials said.

Elusive tiger shot dead after tranquilizer fails in Kerala's Idukki

Idukki, March 17: A tiger that had caused panic among the locals in Gramby in Kerala's Idukki district was shot dead after tranquilizer shots failed to subdue it.

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav to release female cheetah and her four cubs in Kuno National Park on Tuesday

Bhopal, March 17: A female cheetah along with her two male and female cubs is set to be released in the forest at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park, t on Tuesday.

MP: Five more cheetahs to roam in wilderness of Kuno from Monday

Bhopal, March 17: Five more members of the magnificent cheetah family is set to roam free in the wilderness of Kuno National Park (KNP) in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh on Monday.

Forest Department resumes efforts to tranquilise tiger in Kerala's Idukki

Thiruvananthapuram, March 16: The Kerala Forest Department resumed its efforts on Sunday to capture a tiger that caused panic among residents of Granby, near Vandiperiyar in Kerala's Idukki.

US influencer apologises after sparking outrage for picking up baby wombat

Sydney, March 15: An American influencer has apologised after facing backlash for picking up a baby wombat and carrying it away from its mother in Australia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on Saturday.

'Rajmata' will be first tigress of Rajasthan to be honoured with installation of statue at Sariska

Jaipur, March 14: A life-sized statue of tigress ST-2, who was also called 'Rajmata', will be installed in the jungles of Sariska, confirmed officials. This statue is being crafted in Jaipur's Sarna Dungri and is being built using white marble from Banswara and red sandstone from Jaisalmer.

Pinning hopes on Robinson; MP has yet no blueprint for Nilgai

Bhopal, March 14: Madhya Pradesh authorities, yet again, grope in dark and are at crossroad of an enduring battle with the wild animal Nilgai – that shares suffix in its name with gai (cow). A menace for farmers since last several years the wild animal of antelope species not only damage the crop but destroy it too in various regions of the state.

Solar fence energized at Goalpara to secure households in human-elephant conflict situation

Guwahati, March 14: A two-kilometer-long solar-powered fence has been energized at Lahapara revenue village in Assam's Goalpara district and handed over to the local community in order to secure the lives and property of about 450 villagers from 70 households of the dominant Rabha tribe community in a human-elephant conflict (HEC) situation.

Genetic study estimates 51 rare Asian elephants in Cambodia's northern plains

Phnom Penh, March 13: The first-ever genetic study of endangered Asian elephants has been conducted in Cambodia's northern plains, estimating that the population of the mammals in the region was 51, said a Fauna & Flora Cambodia's press release on Thursday.

Gujarat: Gir conservation strengthened with advanced surveillance, speed monitoring technology

Gandhinagar, March 11: Transformative efforts were undertaken to protect the environment of Gujarat's Greater Gir region under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he was the Chief Minister of the state, said an official release.

TN: Leopard captured after attacking goats in Coimbatore's Onapalayam area

Coimbatore, March 11: Forest officials on Tuesday said that they have successfully captured a leopard which had attacked four goats at the Chinnaswamy Gounder Estate in Onapalayam area of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, a day ago.

MP CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates 'Madhav Tiger Reserve' in Shivpuri

Shivpuri, March 11: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the newly established "Madhav Tiger Reserve" in Shivpuri district on Monday.

MP: CM Yadav, Union Minister Scindia release tigress in Madhav National Park

Bhopal, March 10: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia released a tigress into the wilderness of Madhav Tiger Reserve in Shivpuri on Monday, located 325 km north of Bhopal.

MP CM, Scindia to inaugurate Madhav National Park as 9th tiger reserve today

Bhopal, March 10: Set against the backdrop of a 13-km long stone wall that stands as a barrier between humans and tigers, Madhav National Park in Shivpuri is poised for a significant moment on Monday when state Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will release two tigers in the wilderness.

West Bengal: Forest officials discover carcass of 'Makna' elephant in Bagdogra

Siliguri, March 9: A carcass of a Makna elephant (male elephant without tusks) was found in the jungles of Bagdogra in the Kurseong division of Darjeeling, an official said on Sunday.

India blessed with wildlife diversity: PM Modi after country adds 58th Tiger reserve

New Delhi, March 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted India's rich wildlife diversity and cultural commitment to conservation after the country added its 58th Tiger Reserve.

Amazing news, says PM Modi as MP earns another stripe for tiger conservation

Bhopal, March 9: Overwhelmed by another stripe which Madhya Pradesh earned the other day for its Madhav National Park, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on social media about the new recognition of the park as the state's ninth tiger reserve - a true sanctuary for these majestic creatures for many years.

Always at forefront of protecting animals: PM Modi on opening of India's 58th Tiger Reserve

New Delhi, March 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday celebrated the establishment of the country's 58th and Madhya Pradesh's ninth Tiger Reserve, reaffirming the Centre's commitment to wildlife protection and environmental conservation.

Assam's 'Elephant Girl' Parbati Barua shatters gender stereotypes in wildlife conservation

Guwahati, March 8: Known as “Elephant Girl” (Hasti Kanya) in Assam, 67-year-old Parbati Barua is India's first woman mahout (elephant keeper). She was conferred the Padma Shri last year for her pioneering work in wildlife conservation and for breaking gender barriers in a field traditionally dominated by men.

Randeep Hooda is 'back in the saddle after 2 years'

Mumbai, March 7: Actor Randeep Hooda loves horse riding almost as much as he loves acting. The 'Sarbjit' actor has returned to the saddle after a long gap of 2 years.

Tamil Nadu: Male tiger found dead in Nilakottai Forest Reserve

Nilgris, March 6: A male tiger was found dead in the Edakkodu field area of Nilakottai Forest Reserve in Tamil Nadu's Nilgris district under Vilangur Police Station, officials said on Thursday.

Nimrat Kaur satisfies her sweet tooth with this childhood favorite sweet dish

Mumbai, March 6: Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur recently indulged in her childhood favorite, Kesar Rasgulla. In an adorable video posted online, the actress can be seen savoring the delicious rasgullas, reminiscing about the fond memories attached to them.

Jane Fonda once drove a wild bear away from her grandson's crib

Los Angeles, March 6: Hollywood star Jane Fonda said that she pushed out a wild bear after it broke into the room where her grandson's crib was.

Kerala: Severely wounded elephant tranquilised in Kannur after straying into residential zone

Kannur, March 5: A seriously injured wild elephant that strayed into a residential area at Karikkottakary in Kerala's Kannur district was tranquilised for treatment on Wednesday.

Rising concern over human-wildlife conflict situation in Majuli river island in Assam: Study

Guwahati, March 5: A biodiversity conservation organisation, Aaranyak, has revealed a concerning increase in human-wildlife conflict (HWC) in the Majuli River Island district of Assam compared to previous years. Rhinos, wild buffaloes, wild boars, elephants, and even tigers frequently damage crops and livestock in the areas covered under the study, said the organisation.

Madhav National Park to become Madhya Pradesh's 9th Tiger Reserve soon

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