wildlife conservation
Historic Twin Elephant Birth: 57-Year-Old Anarkali Delivers Rare Twin Calves at Panna Tiger Reserve
Nov 23, 2025 10:17 pm CST
In a remarkable wildlife event, a 57-year-old elephant named Anarkali has given birth to twin female calves at India's Panna Tiger Reserve. This rare biological phenomenon marks the first twin elephant birth in the reserve's history, increasing the elephant population to 21. The mother and calves are healthy under special care, highlighting the reserve's successful conservation efforts beyond its renowned tiger protection program.
Historic Breakthrough: Indian-Born Cheetah Mukhi Delivers 5 Cubs at Kuno National Park
Nov 20, 2025 02:36 pm CST
In a landmark achievement for India's wildlife conservation efforts, Mukhi, the first Indian-born female cheetah, has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. This historic event marks a crucial milestone for Project Cheetah, demonstrating successful adaptation and breeding of the reintroduced species, bringing hope for establishing a self-sustaining cheetah population in India after decades of extinction.
Leopard Enters Rajasthan Minister's Residence: Major Security Alert in Jaipur's VVIP Area
Nov 20, 2025 02:02 pm CST
A leopard infiltrated Rajasthan Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat's official bungalow in Jaipur's high-security Civil Lines area, triggering an extensive rescue operation. Forest Department teams are working to safely locate and capture the animal, highlighting the increasing instances of wildlife entering urban Jaipur due to habitat loss. This incident presents unique challenges given the VVIP status of the affected area.
Great Horned Owl Rescued from Concrete Mixer Makes Remarkable Recovery at Utah Sanctuary
Nov 19, 2025 04:26 pm CST
A young great horned owl found encased in concrete at a Utah resort is making a remarkable recovery at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. After painstaking cleaning efforts, the owl has regained flight ability and will be released back to the wild once its damaged feathers naturally molt, allowing it to hunt silently again.
Protecting Big Cats: India's Minister Highlights Crucial Link Between Wildlife Conservation and Climate Action at COP30
Nov 18, 2025 04:00 pm CST
At COP30, India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasized that protecting big cats is essential for climate resilience and ecosystem health. The International Big Cat Alliance aims to conserve seven major species through global collaboration, with India showcasing its conservation successes and announcing a Global Big Cats Summit for 2026. This initiative represents a crucial intersection of biodiversity preservation and climate action.
Deadly Bacterial Infection Kills 31 Blackbucks at Karnataka's Kittur Rani Chennamma Zoo: Government Orders Investigation
Nov 17, 2025 10:37 pm CST
A severe bacterial infection has devastated the blackbuck population at Kittur Rani Chennamma Zoo in Belagavi, Karnataka, killing 31 animals in just four days. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has ordered a high-level investigation into the outbreak, dispatching experts from Bannerghatta Biological Park to address the crisis and prevent further spread to other facilities.
Man-Eater Leopard Eliminated in Pune District After Fatal Attacks: Human-Wildlife Conflict Management Challenges
Nov 05, 2025 09:44 pm CST
A leopard responsible for multiple human fatalities in Pune's Shirur tehsil was shot by forest officials after tranquilization attempts failed. The incident highlights growing human-wildlife conflicts in Maharashtra, where approximately 1,300 leopards inhabit Pune and Ahilyanagar districts, prompting authorities to consider population control measures while environmentalists call for landscape-based solutions.
Annual Flamingo Migration to Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi: A Winter Spectacle of Nature and Conservation
Oct 30, 2025 12:31 pm CST
Each winter, hundreds of flamingos migrate to Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle. These distinctive pink birds travel from regions like Gujarat and Rajasthan, drawn by the area's algae-rich saltwater lagoons and wetlands. Their arrival not only delights bird watchers but also indicates a healthy ecosystem, highlighting the importance of environmental preservation in maintaining this annual migration phenomenon.
Tragic Elephant Electrocution Highlights Growing Human-Wildlife Conflict in Coimbatore
Oct 24, 2025 11:44 am CST
A 25-year-old elephant died after knocking down an electric pole in Coimbatore's Thondamuthur area, highlighting escalating human-wildlife conflicts in the region. Forest officials confirmed the animal wandered from its habitat into farmland where it encountered the high-voltage pole. This incident occurs amid increasing reports of elephants entering residential areas, prompting authorities to implement enhanced safety measures and monitoring systems.
Leopard Attack in Himachal Village: Locals Defend Against Wild Predator with Sticks as Forest Officials Intervene
Oct 22, 2025 05:09 pm CST
A frightening wildlife encounter unfolded in Himachal Pradesh's Palakwah village when a leopard attacked local farmers in their fields, injuring three people before forest department officials successfully tranquilized and relocated the animal. The incident highlights growing human-wildlife conflicts as natural habitats continue to shrink across India, where approximately 500 people die annually from wildlife encounters.