Tiger count in Kaziranga rises from 83 to 104 in 3 yearsWhile 95 adult tigers were found in Kaziranga National Park, two adult tigers and their cubs were found in Burachapori. Both the parks are ...
16 Jun, 2017, 12.45 PM IST
Draft National Wildlife Action Plan wants drones to monitor protected areasThe draft National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017-31 has urged that drones and “electronic eyes” be used to monitor protected areas to check...
05 Feb, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
- NGT notice to officials over safety of big cats near Bhopal
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to chief wildlife warden, secretary forest department and inspector general of police (IG)...
28 Oct, 2015, 11.29 PM IST
Rajasthan may change stripes over Gujarat lionsBJP-ruled Rajasthan government is likely to come to Gujarat’s rescue over the issue of lion translocation from Gir to Kuno Palpur in Madhya...
11 Aug, 2015, 05.22 AM IST
- Centre may use tiger to ambush lion translocation
The central government plans to stall the translocation of lions from Gir to Kuno using tiger conservation as leverage.
05 Aug, 2015, 05.18 PM IST
Sariska, Panna reserves move up the growth ladder, Ranthambore stays put: StudyWhile the once wiped out Sariska National Park has taken giant strides in the past four years and done well for itself, not much has improv...
28 Jan, 2015, 01.19 PM IST
Government plans more tiger habitats as population risesBuoyed by the rising number of tigers in the wild, the government has decided to create more habitats for them to ensure their long-term co...
25 Jan, 2015, 10.18 AM IST
Tiger census: The big cats are back, now clear their corridorsIndian tigers have come roaring back to life from the crisis of 2006, when just 1,411 were found to be left in the wild.
25 Jan, 2015, 10.09 AM IST
- The big cats are back, now clear their corridors
A recent study has tiger conservationists gearing up for a new battle to protect vital forest links from development.
25 Jan, 2015, 06.05 AM IST
- Need to create forest corridors, expert says
Corbett National Park has the highest tiger density in the world — at around 20 per 100 sq km. Even the surrounding forests are brimming to...
01 Feb, 2014, 06.52 AM IST
India, Nepal to jointly work for tiger conservationEncouraged by the remarkable growth of its tiger population over the past few years, Nepal is working with India for joint conservation eff...
06 Jan, 2014, 07.31 PM IST
Lion territory doubles in three yearsThe king of the jungle has conquered new territories. About one-third of the Saurashtra region has been marked as Asiatic lion-inhabited ar...
26 Dec, 2013, 12.58 AM IST
WTI survey for tiger corridor in Chhattisgarh from JanuaryWith forests of Bhoramdeo and Achanakmar becoming safe spots for pregnant tigresses of neighbouring Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, ...
23 Dec, 2013, 09.28 PM IST
New 109 sq km conservation reserve earmarked for lions in AhmedabadThe swiftly-multiplying Asiatic lions of Gir have got the forest department to consider expanding the lion’s kingdom. Now that these big ca...
12 Jul, 2012, 02.10 AM IST
- Goa to be part of Tiger Reserve complex?
When contacted, additional principal chief conservator of forests Richard D'Souza told TOI, "The WII report has not given specific numbers ...
26 Jun, 2012, 04.09 AM IST
- Two more tiger reserves in Maharashtra
Saving the tiger has received a fillip as two more wildlife sanctuaries in Vidarbha are to get tiger reserve status.
15 Sep, 2010, 02.55 AM IST
Wildlife Trust of India moves SC to save big catsOpposing the proposed expansion of national highway in Madhya Pradesh's Pench Tiger Sanctuary, Wildlife Trust of India has moved Supreme Co...
02 Sep, 2008, 02.41 PM IST