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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.
Successful Capture of Elusive Leopard at Pune Airport After Months-Long Operation
Dec 12, 2025 06:57 pm CST
A male leopard that had been moving within Pune Airport premises since April has been safely captured following a multi-agency operation. Forest officials, RESQ Charitable Trust, and the Indian Air Force collaborated to tranquilize the animal, which had been using underground tunnels and dense vegetation to navigate the airport grounds. The leopard is now under observation at the Transit Treatment Centre in Bavdhan, Pune.
Tragic Leopard Attack Claims 7-Year-Old Boy's Life Near Ranthambore Temple in Rajasthan
Dec 12, 2025 01:12 am CST
A 7-year-old boy was fatally attacked by a leopard near Atila Balaji temple in Ranthambore, Sawai Madhopur, while walking with his father. The tragic incident has raised concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in the region, with forest officials confirming the predator was a leopard that dragged the child approximately 150 meters into dense vegetation. Local authorities are now working with the grieving family to provide support following this devastating event.
Wild Elephants Disrupt Traffic on Haridwar Highway Amid Rising Human-Wildlife Conflict
Dec 07, 2025 11:54 pm CST
A herd of six wild elephants from Rajaji National Park recently disrupted traffic on the Haridwar-Laksar highway, highlighting the growing human-wildlife conflict in Uttarakhand. This incident is part of an increasing pattern of elephant intrusions into human settlements, causing safety concerns for local communities following a recent fatal elephant attack near Rishikesh.
Tragic Leopard Attack Claims 5-Year-Old Boy's Life in Tamil Nadu: Third Child Fatality in Valparai Region
Dec 07, 2025 02:47 am CST
A five-year-old boy was fatally attacked by a leopard in Valparai, Tamil Nadu, becoming the third child victim in eight months. The incident has heightened concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in the tea estate region, prompting increased safety measures and calls for comprehensive mitigation strategies to protect vulnerable communities living near forested areas.
Investigation Launched After 3 Elephants Found Dead in Tamil Nadu Private Forest; Total Reaches 6 Deaths in 3 Months
Dec 05, 2025 10:07 am CST
A joint Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh investigation has been initiated after three elephants, including a calf, were discovered dead in a privately owned forest in Vellore district. The deaths raise serious conservation concerns as they bring the total elephant fatalities in the region to six within less than three months. Forensic teams are collecting samples to determine the cause of death in this crucial interstate elephant corridor.
Fatal Leopard Attack in Uttarakhand Leads to School Closures and Elimination Order
Dec 05, 2025 01:08 am CST
A 45-year-old man was killed by a leopard in Uttarakhand's Pauri district, prompting authorities to close nearby schools for two days and authorize the elimination of the dangerous animal. The victim's family will receive Rs 10 lakh in government compensation as officials implement safety measures to protect local residents.
Fatal Train Collision Claims Elephant's Life in West Bengal: Calf Injured as Herd Attempts to Cross Tracks
Nov 30, 2025 04:56 pm CST
A tragic incident in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district resulted in an elephant's death and injury to a calf when a train collided with a herd crossing railway tracks in Dhupguri. The accident occurred at 3:45 am Sunday, marking the first such fatality in the area in recent times. Forest officials are working to rescue the injured calf while authorities note the location was not within a designated elephant corridor.
Man Trapped in Leopard Cage After Attempting to Take Bait Goat in Uttar Pradesh Wildlife Sanctuary
Nov 28, 2025 08:48 pm CST
A man in Uttar Pradesh found himself accidentally trapped in a forest department's leopard cage after allegedly entering to take the goat used as bait. The incident occurred near Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary following a fatal animal attack in the area. Authorities have warned villagers to exercise caution and avoid wildlife traps as efforts continue to capture the dangerous leopard.
Gujarat Forest Officer Murders Family While Having Long-Term Affair With Colleague
Nov 21, 2025 02:35 pm CST
A Gujarat Assistant Conservator of Forests, Shailesh Khambhla, was arrested for killing his wife and two children after a four-year affair with a colleague was discovered. The premeditated murder occurred at his Bhavnagar residence where he buried the bodies in pre-dug pits, staged their disappearance, and confessed after police found his behavior suspicious. Marital conflicts over living arrangements apparently triggered the crime.