Wildlife
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Over 30 animals distressed due to heat, firecrackers rescued by wildlife group
Mumbai: More than 30 animals distressed due to heat and Diwali firecrackers have been rescued in the last 48 hours across Mumbai Metropolitan Region, an official said on Saturday. The Resqink Association…
- Featured News
Snakes in Hyderabad: A battle for survival amidst urban sprawl
As the world observes Reptile Awareness Week every year from 21st October, it is prudent to look at members of the reptile, the Snakes, with a larger lens. Many cities are home…
- Featured News
Big cat: Scoop the poop for tales of Tiger tummy
Tigers look alluring in their fabulous striped pelt marvellously coloured in shades of reddish-orange. Their sharp stare can send a shiver of terror into your body. However, their powerful presence is not…
- News
India’s Most Trafficked Wild Animals: A Crisis in Biodiversity
As we celebrate Wildlife Week, it’s crucial to shine a light on one of the gravest threats to India’s biodiversity — wildlife trafficking. Despite stringent laws and the tireless work of conservationists,…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: TGFDC holds 2-day events for World Wildlife Week
Hyderabad: The Telangana Forest Development Corporation (TGFDC) is conducting various events and activities for two days as part of “Paalapittala Panduga” (Kingfisher festival) being held at the Botanical Gardens on October 5…
- India
MP: After cheetah deaths in Kuno, Centre turned to Reliance’s facility for help
New Delhi: After three cheetahs died in just over a month last year in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park, the National Tiger Conservation Authority in May 2023 called in experts from Reliance’s…
- Telangana
Telangana: Forget summer, Chenchus scramble to find water even during monsoons
Hyderabad: The Nallamala forest is a major catchment area for the inflows into the Krishna River. It has been raining almost every day, and small streams can be seen crossing the thar…
- India
India lost 200 elephants in train accidents in 10 years: Wildlife SOS
Mumbai: Ahead of World Elephant Day on August 12, the Wildlife SOS said that India lost at least 200 elephants in train collisions between 201-2020, or on average, 20 pachyderms run or…
- News
Another tiger found death in Kagaznagar, poisoning suspected
Hyderabad: The Telangana forest department are probing into the case of the suspected killing of a male tiger aged about 5-6 years in Kagaznagar range on Sunday. The carcass of the tiger…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: ‘Insect World’ inaugurated at Nehru Zoo Park
Hyderabad: As a notable addition to Nehru Zoological Park’s features, a newly built ‘Insect World’ was inaugurated on the premises of a butterfly garden. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF) R M…
- Andhra Pradesh
Vizag Zoo’s wildlife week lines up slew of activities from Oct 2-8
Visakhapatnam: The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park here has scheduled a slew of activities during National Wildlife Week from October 2 to 8 in an effort at enhancing awareness about wildlife conservation and…
- World
US shuts controversial $125 mn wildlife virus hunting programme over safety
New Delh: The US government has quietly dropped its $125 million five-year flagship project for hunting viruses among wildlife to prevent human pandemics, over safety concerns, according to a report. Known as…
- Andhra Pradesh
TTD issues new guidelines after leopard attacks, kills 6-year-old
Hyderabad: The Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams has put some restrictions in place to prevent the incidents of wild animals attacking children. According to the TTD officials, pilgrims with children aged below 15 years…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Snakes making way into residential areas due to heavy rains
Hyderabad: Several houses, companies, and factories on the city outskirts are reporting presence of snakes after the flooding caused by the heavy rains recently. Since the incessant rains started five days ago,…
- Telangana
Lokesh Jayaswal appointed Chief Wildlife Warden of Telangana
Hyderabad: Telangana government on Wednesday announced the appointment of Lokesh Jayaswal as the state’s Chief Wildlife Warden. The state which has two tiger reserves, three national parks, a dozen wildlife sanctuaries and…
