India joins International Big Cat Alliance
During the celebration of 50 years of Project Tiger, India has officially become a founding member of the International Big
Grey Wolf: Indian & Himalayan Wolf
A recent man-eating wolf attack in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has put around 35 villages on high alert. About Grey Wolf
Asiatic lion
The Gujarat Forest Department has initiated the translocation of spotted deer and sambars from Gir Forest to Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
Iberian lynx
The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), native to the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, specifically in Portugal and Spain, has recently
Striped caecilian (Ichthyophis spp)
The Striped caecilian (Ichthyophis spp) was recently discovered for the first time in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. About
Orangutan
Malaysia has recently initiated “Orangutan diplomacy” by gifting orangutans to nations that purchase its palm oil, raising concerns among conservationists
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
Assam Environment and Forest Department has informed the National Green Tribunal of schools functioning indulging in non-forest activities inside the
International Leopard Day
International Leopard Day was recently celebrated on May 3. About Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca): Appearance: Characteristics: Conservation Status: Ref:
Asiatic Wild Dogs (Dhole)
A mange outbreak has been reported among Asiatic Wild Dogs (Dhole) in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, highlighting the conservation challenges
Eurasian Otter
The Eurasian otter, recently radio-tagged in Satpura Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh), is the first-ever otter of its kind to be