Wildlife Protection News - Latest Updates & Headlines

'Not a single tree': SC extends stay on deforestation near Hyderabad University

New Delhi, April 16: The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the stay on tree cutting in 400 acres of land at Kancha Gachibowli in Hyderabad for a month and directed the Wildlife Warden of Telangana to take steps to protect the wildlife affected by deforestation in 100 acres.

Indian Coast Guard seizes illegal sea cucumbers off Mandapam Coast

Chennai, April 14: In a major crackdown on marine wildlife trafficking, the Indian Coast Guard Station (ICGS), Mandapam, successfully seized a large consignment of illegally harvested sea cucumbers off the North Vedalai coast.

Adah Sharma wields sword on ramp as symbolic stand for Wildlife protection

Mumbai, April 14: Actress Adah Sharma made a striking statement on the runway as she walked with a sword in hand, symbolically defending the cause of wildlife protection.

Supreme Court stays tree felling on land near Hyderabad University

New Delhi, April 3: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed tree felling on 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli near the Hyderabad Central University.

Centre seeks report from Telangana on land clearing near Hyderabad University

Hyderabad, April 2: The Centre has sought a report from the Telangana government on the clearing of 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli near the Hyderabad Central University.

Actress Rashmi Gautham on HCU Issue: Keep birds, animals in mind while making decisions

Chennai, April 1: Telugu actress Rashmi Gautham has now put out a video in which she has requested the government to keep the birds and animals in mind while making decisions in the ongoing HCU issue.

Tamil Nadu: Forest Department recovers 2,000 Turtle eggs in Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi, March 28: The Tiruchendur Forest Department in the Thoothukudi district has successfully recovered around 2,000 turtle eggs from the beach, marking a positive step in the conservation of sea turtles in the region.

'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.

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.

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.

BSF at Indo-Bangladesh border sensitised about human-elephant conflict, wildlife crimes

Guwahati, February 11: A sensitisation workshop on 'Wildlife Crimes and Wildlife Protection Act, 1972' for Border Security Force (BSF) personnel deployed along the India-Bangladesh border was organised by the Department of Forests and Environment, Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, East & West Garo Hills Wildlife Division of Meghalaya, in collaboration with the BSF, as per an official statement.

Haryana Cabinet approves reimbursement for 'arhityas'

Chandigarh, Feb 4: In a major relief to 'arhityas' (grain commission agents), the Haryana Cabinet on Tuesday approved reimbursement to compensate for the weight loss due to moisture during the Rabi procurement of 2024-25.

International Big Cat Alliance comes into force

New Delhi, February 3: The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has officially come into force as a full-fledged, treaty-based, inter-governmental international organisation and an international legal entity.

Critically endangered Indian Pangolin rescued in J&K's Rajouri

Jammu, Jan 10: A critically endangered Indian Pangolin was rescued by the J&K Wildlife Protection Department from a forest area near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, officials said on Friday,