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wildlife conservation news

HC raps State over 19-year delay in notifying critical wildlife habitats

HC raps State over 19-year delay in notifying critical wildlife habitats
Published on Jul 08, 2026 08:59 am IST

Sixth tiger dies of suspected CDV in two months at Kanha Reserve

For representational purposes only. (HT File)
Published on Jun 24, 2026 08:38 am IST

Meghalaya State Zoo records first Stump-tailed macaque birth

Zoo officials said the successful breeding is an indication that the animals have settled well in their new habitat. (HT picture | Sourced)
Published on Jun 22, 2026 02:08 pm IST

Madhya Pradesh accepts Andhra’s request for two tigers, bisons: Mohan Yadav

The chief minister said in return, efforts should be made to get wild dogs and other wild animals from Andhra Pradesh (X/DrMohanYadav51)
Published on Jun 19, 2026 09:27 pm IST

Wildlife experts flag threats to Asiatic lions in Gir

The representation said that a proposal to divert 75 hectares of the Babarkot Reserve Forest near Rajula under the Forest Conservation Act (FCA) for mining purposes poses a threat to more than 50 lions
Updated on Jun 11, 2026 12:37 am IST

Prowling into Punjab: 5.36-cr plan to turn Shivalik sanctuary into leopard safari hub

Apart from leopards, the sanctuary is also home to sambars, barking deer, jackals, wild boars, pythons and numerous bird species. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 07, 2026 06:28 am IST

Byculla zoo set to get two pairs of Asiatic lions from Gujarat’s Sakkarbaug Zoo

Mumbai, India - October 04, 2023: School children passing near a empty Lions cage on the occasion of the World Animal day, at Byculla Zoo in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, October 04, 2023. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on May 19, 2026 05:16 am IST

Rare twin elephant birth in Corbett National Park piques interest of experts, tourists

Rare twin elephant birth in Corbett National Park piques interest of experts, tourists
Published on May 17, 2026 02:56 pm IST

Endangered hoolock gibbon crosses railway line using canopy bridge in Assam sanctuary

This is the first confirmed instance of a gibbon using such a structure in the sanctuary and the first documented case anywhere in the world of a canopy bridge being used over a railway line, scientist
Published on May 16, 2026 04:45 pm IST

CM Mohan Yadav releases two cheetahs into the wild at Kuno

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav releases a female cheetah from the quarantine enclosure into the jungle, at Kuno National Park, in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh.
Published on May 11, 2026 01:32 pm IST

‘Tiger state’ Madhya Pradesh expands wildlife strategy around cheetahs

Two female cheetahs were brought from Botswana at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh ahead of their release into the forest landscape during Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s visit.
Published on May 11, 2026 12:05 pm IST

Albino nilgai sighted in JNU wilderness

While it is a new record for Delhi, similar observations have previously been reported from the states of Maharashtra and Rajasthan, said Faiyaz Khudsar, scientist-in-charge of Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) biodiversity parks programme. (Surya Prakash)
Published on May 11, 2026 03:08 am IST

After 1.5 years, tiger roar returns to Ludhiana zoo

One of the newly brought big cats in the Ludhiana zoo on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on May 07, 2026 05:48 am IST

Asola Bhatti plan to focus on eco-tourism, Aravalli conservation, human-animal interface

Asola Bhatti plan to focus on eco-tourism, Aravalli conservation, human-animal interface
Published on Apr 22, 2026 06:53 pm IST

Four cheetahs from South Africa arrive at Bannerghatta Biological Park

Four cheetahs from South Africa arrive at Bannerghatta Biological Park
Published on Apr 18, 2026 10:55 am IST

How Kiraksal village in Satara has become blueprint for community conservation

How Kiraksal village in Satara has become blueprint for community conservation
Published on Apr 09, 2026 07:08 am IST

Two new tigers identified in Radhanagari wildlife sanctuary, taking total count to nine

Two new tigers identified in Radhanagari wildlife sanctuary, taking total count to nine
Published on Apr 07, 2026 05:44 am IST

Tigress found dead after being hit by train in DBZ

A female tigress killed after being hit by a train in Mailani range of DBZ on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 01, 2026 09:10 pm IST

431 snakebite deaths in India last year: Government tells Parliament

The government told Parliament that Karnataka recorded the highest such deaths (157) in 2025. (ANI)
Published on Mar 30, 2026 02:39 pm IST

Wildlife board backs ‘coexistence’ in tiger reserves

Wildlife board backs ‘coexistence’ in tiger reserves
Published on Mar 30, 2026 06:24 am IST

Forest dept. isolates hybrid wolf pups in Pune; genetic analysis to be conducted

Officials said that the objective is to understand whether the pups exhibit behavioural tendencies closer to wild wolves or dogs. (HT)
Published on Mar 26, 2026 04:14 am IST

Tusker returns, another life lost: Fresh attack near Katarniaghat underscores a widening conflict zone

Officials attribute the rising conflict to ecological and behavioural factors. (FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY)
Published on Mar 23, 2026 06:10 am IST

Human errors led to forest fires in Nagaland’s Dzukou valley: CM Rio

CM Rio told the state assembly that no individual has been identified or apprehended as responsible for the forest fires so far. (Image sourced by HT)
Published on Mar 10, 2026 02:58 pm IST

Dudhwa to free six more rhinos from enclosure in bid to diversify gene pool

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve to use DNA analysis to pick genetically unrelated rhinos, enabling them to mix with migratory rhinos (File photo)
Published on Mar 08, 2026 09:01 pm IST

Tree cover up, forests shrinking, pollution rising in rivers in Maharashtra: Economic Survey

Tree cover up, forests shrinking, pollution rising in rivers in Maharashtra: Economic Survey
Published on Mar 06, 2026 02:34 pm IST

Andhra Dy CM launches 'Hanuman' project to address human-wildlife conflict

Andhra Dy CM launches 'Hanuman' project to address human-wildlife conflict
Published on Mar 03, 2026 05:53 pm IST

Union minister Yadav chairs meetings of National Board for Wildlife, Central Zoo Authority

Union minister Yadav chairs meetings of National Board for Wildlife, Central Zoo Authority
Published on Feb 28, 2026 11:19 pm IST

Deaths of 41 tigers recorded in Maharashtra in 2025: Minister

Deaths of 41 tigers recorded in Maharashtra in 2025: Minister
Published on Feb 25, 2026 04:34 pm IST

A roaring welcome: Chhatbir zoo reveals names of tiger cub trio

At an event at the Chhatbir Zoo, three female cubs born to tigress Gauri were christened as Garima, Gunjan and Ghazal by Punjab forest and wildlife preservation minister Lal Chand Kataruchak on Thursday. (AFP File Photo/ Representational image)
Published on Feb 20, 2026 09:14 am IST

Delhi zoo to launch single-day animal adoptions from March

Delhi zoo to launch single-day animal adoptions from March
Published on Feb 16, 2026 05:40 pm IST