wildlife rescue
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.
Remarkable 80-Stitch Surgery Saves Injured Cobra in Madhya Pradesh
Nov 26, 2025 10:03 pm CST
Veterinarians in Ujjain performed an extraordinary two-hour surgery with 80 stitches to save a cobra severely injured during construction work. Local snake rescuers Rahul and Mukul rushed the wounded reptile to the hospital, where Dr. Mukesh Jain's team successfully repaired extensive damage to its head and back, demonstrating exceptional dedication to wildlife conservation.
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.