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    Wildlife Protection News

    Captive elephants in processions: The law, the cases and the robotic alternative

    A traditional pooja day after conclusion of 'Dasara' festival, at Mysore Palace, in Mysuru, Karnataka.
    Ht Explainers
    Published 13 days ago

    Kashmir’s elusive giant: Endangered Markhor population shows signs of recovery

    The Markhor, or Capra falconeri, is the world’s largest wild goat and is native to Central Asia. The flare-horned subspecies, Capra falconeri cashmiriensis, known as the Pir Panjal or Kashmir Markhor, is found only in Jammu and Kashmir in India. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 34 days ago

    From the edge of extinction, Rajasthan's wildlife gets two Great Indian Bustards

    The Great Indian Bustard, scientifically called Ardeotis nigriceps, is a critically endangered bird.
    India News
    Published 37 days ago

    3 detained for burning leopard caught in snare in Karnataka’s Tumakuru: Official

    Under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, hunting, trapping or causing harm to protected wildlife, including leopards, which are Schedule-I animals, is a serious non-bailable offence. (HT Photo)
    India News
    Published 81 days ago

    Why conservation wins depend on readiness of the resources, not just policies

    A blackbuck (HT File Photo)
    Ht Insight
    Published 82 days ago

    Madhya Pradesh to deploy over 100 guards to combat illegal mining in Chambal

    National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh enjoys tri-state ecology. It fosters and raises critically endangered species like Indian Gharials and Gangetic Dolphins.
    India News
    Updated 90 days ago

    Delhi hires langur mimics for BWF Worlds: Does this really scare away monkeys?

    The age-old belief says monkeys are afraid of langurs.
    Ht Explainers
    Published 92 days ago

    Desilting work threatens key bird nesting habitat at Bhadalwadi: Experts

    According to a letter written on Friday by the Bhigwan forest range office to the Indapur tehsildar, desilting work was being carried out by a private contractor. During the process, 41 mature babul trees were removed from the tank area, while three younger trees were found uprooted. (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 143 days ago

    Delhi Zoo introduces summer plan to protect animals from heat

    The National Zoological Park has introduced a two-shift rotation system for animals and expanded cooling facilities
    Cities
    Published 165 days ago

    Prompt response by Delhi forest staff, drones help check fire at Asola Bhatti Sanctuary

    Prompt response by Delhi forest staff, drones help check fire at Asola Bhatti Sanctuary
    Cities
    Published 174 days ago

    Lethal pesticide killed 25 vultures last month: IVRI

    Carcasses of vultures recovered from Bhira range of Dudhwa buffer zone on April 7 (HT File Photo)
    Cities
    Published 179 days ago

    Rajasthan HC bars construction in Jawai Leopard Reserve

    Protecting wildlife is linked to the fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. (HT Sourced Photo)
    Cities
    Published 196 days ago

    Chhattisgarh: Forest dept rolls out action plan for conservation, livelihoods in Balodabazar

    Chhattisgarh: Forest dept rolls out action plan for conservation, livelihoods in Balodabazar
    India News
    Published 201 days ago

    Softshell turtle sighted at 2,950 ft in Bageshwar, prompts forest dept survey

    Representational image. (https://www.jalajwii.com/)
    India News
    Updated 219 days ago

    12 peacock carcasses found in tiger reserve buffer zone in Rajasthan's Bundi

    12 peacock carcasses found in tiger reserve buffer zone in Rajasthan's Bundi
    Cities
    Published 236 days ago

    Supreme Court quashes FIR against YouTuber Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

    Elvish Yadav was booked in 2023 and arrested in 2024 for alleged use of snake venom at a rave party.
    India News
    Published 236 days ago

    To curb man-animal conflicts, UP plans leopard population control

    Beginning from Bijnor, forest dept proposes immunocontraception to control spotted cat population. (File Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 261 days ago

    Forest divisions to be redrawn to align with new districts in Delhi

    A study conducted by the forest department in 2017 found nearly 550 contiguous pockets of forests under them, including 90 villages. (HT ARCHIVE)
    Cities
    Published 285 days ago

    Nagpur bench of HC orders suo motu PIL over spate of tiger deaths in Maharashtra

    Nagpur bench of HC orders suo motu PIL over spate of tiger deaths in Maharashtra
    Cities
    Published 291 days ago

    Wildlife smuggling bust in Jamshedpur; three arrested

    The Jamshedpur forest department seized horns of deer, peacock feathers, and over 100 live parrots smuggled in from Kolkata (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 303 days ago

    B’luru ‘Godman’ held for illegal sale of Monitor Lizard genitalia

    B’luru ‘Godman’ held for illegal sale of Monitor Lizard genitalia
    India News
    Published 303 days ago

    Monkey menace in UP continues to grow amid two departments’ turf war

    The petitioner in his PIL argued that after monkeys were denotified from the Schedule of the Wildlife Protection Act, the responsibility of their management shifted to local bodies under the municipal laws. (For Representation)
    Cities
    Published 305 days ago

    IFS officer captures hopeful start to 2026 with clip of newborn rhino calf

    An IFS officer shared a video of a newborn one horned rhino from Jaldapara.
    Trending
    Published 312 days ago

    Pune forest dept to increase vigilance on hills ahead of New Year celebrations

    The move comes in the wake of recurring instances from previous years where groups of people have celebrated New Year’s Eve on hilltops and forested areas with loud music, alcohol consumption, smoking, and bonfires. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 318 days ago

    Trump’s Tweaks Will Help Endangered Species

    US President Donald Trump.
    World News
    Updated 344 days ago

    Forest dept flags ‘liberal’ SGNP draft plan, seeks revisions

    Forest dept flags ‘liberal’ SGNP draft plan, seeks revisions
    Cities
    Published 350 days ago

    Supreme Court issues norms to conserve tigers and regulate reserves

    The court’s comprehensive pan-India guidelines, aimed at conservation of tigers and regulation of protected areas. (HT)
    India News
    Published 358 days ago

    Forest dept plans ₹11-lakh revamp of Asola Bhatti turtle pond amid breeding boom

    The pond was established in January 2022 as a temporary or ‘transit’ camp to house trafficked. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 366 days ago

    Chhattisgarh: Pregnant bison electrocuted; poachers mutilate carcass

    A bison with her calf. (HT File Photo)
    Cities
    Published 379 days ago

    Panel to discuss use of Ladakh sanctuaries for defence projects

    Ladakh region is strategically important as it shares borders with China on the east and Pakistan on the west (AFP)
    India News
    Published 379 days ago
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