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Meet one of nature’s rarest ‘joyful’ creatures spotted in the Western Ghats. Internet calls it a 'beauty'A rare Nilgiri Marten, described as one of nature's happiest creatures, was recently spotted in the Western Ghats. This endemic species, kn...
Looks like a real painting but they are India's rare forest that capture clouds. You can even trek to magical landscapesDiscover the enchanting Shola 'sky islands' in India's Nilgiris, a breathtaking landscape of evergreen forests nestled in the Western Ghats...
Vaishnaw inaugurates Gopinathpur Nilgiri-Balasore railway line, flags off MEMU trainRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said the Jaleswar-Chandaneswar rail route survey work has been completed and it will be extended up ...
Cool Getaways: Locations in India you can travel this summerThe enormous ball of fire that is our Sun is at its most potent. Find some relief away from the plains, and what better way to escape the s...
PM Modi goes on jungle safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka"PM @narendramodi is on the way to the Bandipur and Mudumalai Tiger Reserves," Office of the Prime Minister tweeted, with the picture of hi...
Head to the Western Ghats for fulfilling your bird watching dreamsThe belt is home to numerous endemic species of birds, mammals and vegetation.
The Nilgiri Mountain Range is a visual feastSituated at 4,970 ft above sea level, the town gets its name owing to the abundance of trees categorised as a forest near the lake, the nam...
Ailing leopard brought to Chennai's Vandalur zoo for treatmentA leopard that was rescued from the Nilgiris south forest division on Sunday was brought to Vandalur zoo in Chennai on Wednesday morning fo...
Why there is a compelling need to implement a sound legislation to protect Western GhatsWestern Ghats, a Unesco Heritage site, is one of the world's 8 most important biodiversity hotspots. It is hailed as a "cradle of biologica...
- Foresters step up chop down of invasive plant types in TN
The forest department has intensified its efforts to eradicate invasive plant species that pose a threat to native varieties and the natura...
This New Year, feast on Uttapams, Pongals and Vadas in OotyFor organic food lovers do visit the private farms closeby, indulge in activities such as harvesting, crop and cattle care and finish a lei...
Move over abroad, India is the new destination for newly-wedsMost couples prefer this beach over many others as there is not much intrusion. For the adventurous couple, there are lots of activities to...
Book on reptiles of Nilgiris releasedIn a first of its kind, a book on snakes and other reptiles of Nilgiris, authored by P Kannan, assistant professor of Ooty Government Arts ...
- In 2013, country lost 48 tigers to poachers
The date says Madhya Pradesh lost 12 tigers while Maharashtra accounted for nine deaths followed by Assam and Uttarakhand with eight deaths...
With 26 direct sightings, recent tiger census brings cheer to wildlife activistsWith 26 tigers having been directly sighted in the Nilgiri hills, including the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR), the All India Tiger Census 2...
- India set to count its tigers beginning Monday
The third synchronized all India tiger census that is held once in every four years will begin on Monday.
Elephant count begins with hope that numbers are upOfficials of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka will carry out a three-day elephant headcount starting Tuesday, with foresters optimistic abo...
- 121 vultures found during census in Nilgiris district
A three-day census in the North Division of Nilgiris district revealed the presence of 121 endangered vulture species, a senior forest depa...
Nilgiri langurs give birth to offspringTwo Nilgiri langurs gave birth to an offspring each at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park here recently, thereby, increasing the number of th...
- Parambikulam Wildlife sanctuary to be made Tiger Reserve
The Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary in Palakkad district in Kerala, home to some of the most endangered species of animals and birds, will ...