Indian wildlife protection
India's First DNA-Based Elephant Census Reveals 18% Population Decline: A Conservation Wake-Up Call
Oct 14, 2025 09:21 pm CST
India's pioneering DNA-based elephant census reveals a concerning 18% population decline, with numbers dropping from 27,312 to approximately 22,446. This comprehensive scientific survey, employing innovative genetic fingerprinting of over 21,000 dung samples, establishes a new baseline for conservation efforts across the country's diverse elephant landscapes, highlighting urgent challenges facing Asian elephant preservation despite India hosting 60% of the world's remaining population.
Female Elephant Worth Rs 40 Lakh Stolen in Jharkhand and Recovered in Bihar After Illegal Sale
Sep 30, 2025 10:53 pm CST
A female elephant named 'Jayamati' valued at Rs 40 lakh was stolen from Jharkhand's Palamu district and later recovered in Bihar's Chapra district after being illegally sold for Rs 27 lakh. Authorities are still searching for the culprits behind this unusual wildlife theft case that crossed state lines.