'Now when I see the forest, I don't just see trees -- I see a home that we must protect.'
The Rajasthan High Court has banned night safaris and drone use in the Jawai Leopard Reserve to protect wildlife from disturbance due to unregulated tourism.
A man has been arrested for allegedly setting fire inside the Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, India.
Ahead of T20 game with NZ, skipper Yadav, others go on jungle safari in Chhattisgarh
Forest authorities in Thane, Maharashtra, are investigating two incidents of monkeys being shot with arrows in the Yeoor forest and are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the culprits.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully intercepted and seized 512 kg of red sanders at Cochin Port, preventing its illegal export to China. The red sanders were concealed within a consignment declared as rubber core veneer.
A radio-collared tiger was allegedly poisoned to death in Madhya Pradesh, leading to the arrest of five individuals. The incident highlights concerns about poaching and monitoring failures, prompting calls for investigation and accountability.
Over the past three years, Odisha has witnessed a surge in human-animal conflict, resulting in hundreds of fatalities and thousands of injuries due to attacks by wild animals, including elephants. The state government is grappling with the increasing crisis, with specific forest divisions reporting higher numbers of deaths and injuries.
A radio-collared tiger was allegedly poisoned to death near the Satpura Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, leading to the arrest of five individuals suspected of lacing the tiger's kill with poison after it preyed on their cattle; the suspects are also allegedly involved in illegal opium cultivation.
'Conservation is is fundamental to the resilience of our communities and the health of our planet,' says Dr Ramakant Panda, who is considered to be one the world's top heart surgeons.
The Supreme Court has quashed an FIR and subsequent proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav, who was arrested for allegedly using snake venom at a rave party in Noida. The court cited issues with the applicability of the NDPS Act and the validity of proceedings under the Wildlife (Protection) Act.
A seven-year-old girl was killed in a leopard attack in Sidhauna village, near the Dudhwa National Park. Forest officials are increasing patrols in the area following the tragic incident.
A 9-foot-long crocodile entered the IIT Bombay campus and was safely rescued by wildlife experts. The reptile was spotted by security staff and subsequently captured by a rescue team from the forest department and RAWW. The crocodile is currently under observation and will be released back into its natural habitat after a medical examination.
Three individuals have been arrested in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district for allegedly killing and burning a wild animal, suspected to be a rare Caracal wild cat. The incident came to light after a video was uploaded to social media.
The Supreme Court of India has stayed a notification by the Rajasthan government that would have de-notified a portion of the National Chambal Sanctuary for sand mining, citing the threat to endangered species and the illegal nature of the activity.
The Supreme Court has quashed the FIR against Elvish Yadav, who was arrested for allegedly using snake venom at a rave party in Noida. Yadav expresses relief and questions who will compensate for the harassment he and his family faced.
China and Bhutan held the 15th Expert Group Meeting to discuss boundary alignment, focusing on areas where there are no disputes, and agreed to maintain the momentum of negotiations.
Dr Krithi K Karanth, CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), has been awarded the 2026 Esmond B Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize for her contributions to understanding ecosystems and protecting biodiversity.
Three people have been killed in separate incidents involving wild elephants in the West Singhbhum and Garwah districts of Jharkhand, India, within a 24-hour period.
Dr Sonali Ghosh, the first woman to head the Kaziranga National Park and the first Indian to win the IUCN's Kenton Miller Award, has turned her childhood love for nature into an inspiring career in wildlife protection and leadership.
A drone designed to tranquilise violent elephants without close human contact has been unveiled, marking a significant advancement in using indigenous UAV technology for mitigating human-wildlife conflict.
A 55-year-old woman was killed in Kodagu district, Karnataka, after being attacked by a wild elephant while walking to work. Forest officials are working to capture the elephant amid rising concerns over human-wildlife conflict in the region.
YouTuber Elvish Yadav expresses relief and questions the impact of harassment after the Supreme Court quashes the snake venom case against him, citing procedural flaws.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh recalls writing to Narendra Modi in 2010 about conserving the Great Indian Bustard, amid recent announcements of successful conservation efforts.
A forest watcher was killed in a wild elephant attack in Kerala's Palakkad district while attempting to drive the animal away from a populated area.
YouTuber Elvish Yadav expresses relief and questions accountability after the Supreme Court quashes the FIR against him in the snake venom case, highlighting the impact of media coverage and the harassment faced by his family.
A 57-year-old woman was killed by a leopard while working in a field with her husband near a forest in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. The incident has sparked outrage among local residents.
A leopard entered a residential area in Sikar, Rajasthan, attacking and injuring a 65-year-old woman before being tranquillised by forest officials.
A man in Kulathupuzha, Kerala, sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant while returning from work. He is currently in critical condition in hospital.
Police in Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested six more individuals in connection with an Iftar party held near the Sonpathri Ashram Temple, bringing the total number of arrests to ten. The arrests stem from allegations of cooking non-vegetarian food and improperly disposing of the leftovers, which allegedly hurt religious sentiments and violated forest regulations.
Verushka Singh, the first Indian-origin Mrs South Africa, has resigned from her position after four months, citing personal and family reasons. Her reign was marked by advocacy for environmental sustainability and women's empowerment.
A photo shoot in Jaipur featuring an elephant painted pink has sparked controversy and animal welfare concerns after the elephant's death. The incident has led to calls for stricter regulations on the use of animals in commercial and artistic activities.
For Aniket Dhar and Rupankar Bhattacharjee, the goal is simple: turn a persistent environmental challenge into a sustainable solution that benefits both nature and people.
A popular resort in Mumbai is under investigation after a joint raid by Customs and forest department officials revealed the alleged unauthorized possession of exotic animals, including marmoset monkeys and macaw parrots.
Wildlife experts have cautioned that multiple tiger deaths within a short span may point to underlying ecological or management concerns.
Indian rally driver Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif are set to compete in the WRC Safari Rally Kenya, aiming for a podium finish in the WRC3 category.
A 48-year-old man was killed by a tiger in the buffer zone of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, while collecting firewood.
Former India skipper Anil Kumble has been appointed as the ambassador for wildlife conservation by the Karnataka government on Wednesday.
Fourteen people have been arrested in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, for allegedly poaching a Himalayan barking deer. The arrests were made as the individuals were preparing to cook the animal, which had been hunted the previous day.
Self-styled 'godman' and numerologist Ashok Kharat has been arrested in Nashik on charges of sexual assault and black magic, setting off a political storm. How did he manage to operate undetected for so long?
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