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wildlife habitat news

Camera traps find leopard presence in Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary

WILD REVEAL: The images, captured during a week-long biodiversity survey conducted from November 20 to 27, 2025, show two adult male leopards moving through the dense forest patches of Sukhna. (SOURCED)
Published on May 23, 2026 08:24 am IST

Large wildlife habitat worldwide likely to be hit by extreme weather by 2050: Study

Large areas of wildlife habitat worldwide are likely to be hit by multiple extreme weather events by 2050.
Updated on Apr 24, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Man remanded in custody for triggering forest fire in Junnar

On March 8, the accused was produced before the Judicial Magistrate First Class Court in Junnar, which remanded him to two days of police custody. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Mar 09, 2026 05:58 am IST

Nod to denotification of 1500 ha of forest land in Telangana to relocate villages from tiger reserve

Nod to denotification of 1500 ha of forest land in Telangana to relocate villages from tiger reserve
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 06:13 am IST

Rajasthan: Tigress RBT-135 spotted with cubs in Ranthambhore’s Nainiyaki range

A tigress, RBT-135, has been captured on camera with two cubs in the Nainiyaki Rang (Sourced)
Updated on Jun 12, 2025 06:51 pm IST

Leopard sighting in Sukhna sanctuary brings cheer to Chandigarh wildlife dept

The leopard was spotted in camera trap in the sanctuary’s Kansal area on November 17, a first in over three years. (Source: Chandigarh department of forests and wildlife)
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 08:14 am IST

National Endangered Species Day 2024: Date, history, significance

This year, National Endangered Species Day will be celebrated on May 17.
Updated on May 16, 2024 04:12 pm IST

World Habitat Day 2023: Date, history, significance

World Habitat Day 2023: Date, history, significance
Published on Oct 01, 2023 05:25 pm IST

From exotic birds to rare mammals: Discovering the unique wildlife of Malaysia

Malaysia is home to a wide variety of species, many of which can only be found in this part of the world.
Published on Jan 19, 2023 12:42 pm IST

Stir to save Mollem rages on in Goa

The protests and arresting visuals garnered nationwide attention and support with celebrities and other movements some from as far as Australia joining cause with Goa’s twin movements — Save Mollem and Goyant Kollso Naka (We don’t want coal in Goa).
Updated on Nov 09, 2020 06:31 am IST

Covid-19: A call to save the planet, writes Valmik Thapar

Put forests, wildlife and the environment on the top of the agenda if you don’t want to be plagued with more disease and death
Updated on May 04, 2020 06:23 pm IST

World Wildlife Day: How Bollywood celebs are making a difference

Actor Dia Mirza feels that we need to identify ourselves as fellow inhabitants of the planet
Updated on Mar 03, 2020 02:54 pm IST

Petition in HC is another hope to save Aarey

Work on the Metro 3 car shed at Aarey Colony
Published on Nov 03, 2019 11:13 pm IST

Study reveals lasting impact of declining winter

Study reveals lasting impact of declining winter.
Updated on Oct 07, 2019 12:42 pm IST

Ken Betwa project could hit wildlife: Report

A report by the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has observed that the first phase of the Ken Betwa River linking project could threaten Panna Tiger Reserve’s status as a source area for tigers, or an area with high density of the big cats.(HT file photo)
Updated on Sept 08, 2019 10:51 am IST

Safeguarding wildlife: Mumbai group plants 3.9 mn trees across India

A city-based environmental organisation has carried out 3.9 million tree plantations over the past 10 years in its attempt to safeguard and restore wildlife habitats, and provide forest-based resources to local communities in India.
Updated on Jun 15, 2019 07:03 am IST

Speeding freight train mows down 3 young lions in Gujarat

Three young lions were killed after being hit by a speeding freight train in Gujarat’s Amreli district in the early hours of Tuesday.
Updated on Dec 19, 2018 07:15 am IST

4 of 23 lions in Gir died due to suspected viral disease

A male lion seen at Gir National Park.
Updated on Oct 02, 2018 11:29 pm IST

After objections, Rajasthan forest dept explains tiger shifting preparations to NTCA

Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Kota.
Updated on Mar 29, 2018 09:45 pm IST