conservation efforts
Unprecedented Tiger Deaths in Madhya Pradesh: 54 Fatalities in 2025 Raise Serious Conservation Concerns
Dec 16, 2025 08:31 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh's status as India's "Tiger State" is under threat with an unprecedented 54 tiger deaths recorded in 2025, the highest annual mortality rate since Project Tiger began in 1973. With 57% of deaths classified as "unnatural" due to poaching, electrocution, or unexplained circumstances, conservation experts are questioning the effectiveness of current protection measures and calling for urgent action to address this growing crisis.
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.
GPS-Tagged Amur Falcons Embark on Epic 3,000 km Migration Journey from India to Africa
Nov 17, 2025 05:39 pm CST
Three GPS-tagged Amur falcons named Apapang, Alang, and Ahu have begun their remarkable migration journey from northeastern India to Africa. Tracked by the Wildlife Institute of India, these 150-gram birds are undertaking a challenging 3,000 km non-stop flight across the Arabian Sea, showcasing the success of conservation efforts that transformed these once-hunted birds into protected migrants.
Prince William Launches Initiative to Protect Indigenous Defenders of Brazil's Amazon Rainforest
Nov 04, 2025 12:53 pm CST
Prince William unveils a groundbreaking initiative supporting Indigenous communities and environmental activists protecting Brazil's Amazon rainforest, expanding his conservation efforts beyond Africa. During his visit to Brazil for his environmental prize ceremony, the prince emphasizes the urgent need to stand with those risking their lives to defend crucial ecosystems against growing threats.
Rare White Iberian Lynx Discovered in Spain: A Landmark Conservation Success Story
Oct 30, 2025 06:36 pm CST
In a remarkable conservation breakthrough, the world's first white Iberian lynx has been documented in southern Spain's Jaén mountains. This leucistic wildcat, captured on film by photographer Angel Hidalgo, symbolizes the extraordinary recovery of a species that once numbered fewer than 100 individuals to approximately 2,000 today, showcasing how dedicated conservation efforts can bring endangered species back from the brink of extinction.