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Before you plan a wildlife nature vacation, check the list of 6 national parks closing from JulyPlanning a jungle safari this season requires careful attention to park closures. Many of India's popular wildlife destinations, including ...
3 states, 300 kms: Tigress Zeenat gives birth to 4 cubs after making an extraordinary journey. Her story is a reminder that, ‘sometimes, giving wildlife a second chance is all it takes.’Tigress Zeenat has given birth to four cubs at Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha. Zeenat was translocated from Tadoba National Park. Her jo...
Back from brink: India's vultures stage comeback as captive-breeding, release efforts gather paceVultures are making a comeback in India after a two-decade decline, with over 700 birds bred in captivity and released into protected tiger...
War or peace? Colombians choose destiny in high-stakes voteColombians are voting in a presidential election to decide the nation's approach to escalating violence, with a choice between continuing l...
Tigress was old, weak, but had experience as it hunts a huge crocodile with a simple, clever trick, just one bite - rare wildlife battle caught on cameraA remarkable video shows an aged tigress hunting a crocodile. Despite her condition, she used a precise technique to disable the reptile. T...
UP: Highly toxic pesticide behind vulture deaths in Dudhwa reserve buffer zone, says lab reportScientists at IVRI Bareilly have identified the pesticide 'carbofuran' as the cause of death for 25 vultures in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve bu...
New Delhi to host first International Big Cat Alliance summit in June, global conservation push plannedNew Delhi will host the first International Big Cat Alliance summit on June 1 and 2. World leaders and experts will gather to finalize the ...
Why do tigers rest for 16–20 hours a day? IITian-IFS officer shares fascinating explanation.Tigers need long rest periods for survival. IFS officer Himanshu Tyagi explains this is due to energy conservation. Tigers understand calor...
Hidden in Andhra Pradesh's tiger reserve is a rare jewel of nature. It is 9 hours drive from Bengaluru and 6 hours from HyderabadA critical conservation effort is underway in Andhra Pradesh's Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve to study the critically endangered Pe...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'A tiger does not take insults from...' Life lessons on negativity, human nature, success and why is it important to stay focused on goals by ignoring distractionsChinese proverb of the day highlights the meaning of the saying, “A tiger does not take insults from sheep.” It explains how people can ign...
Ranthambore National Park visitors just witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime moment: Tiger, cheetah and leopard spotted together in rare sightVisitors at Ranthambore recently witnessed a remarkable event. A tiger, a leopard, and a cheetah were seen in the same area. This unusual c...
Karnataka: HC declines to ban jungle safari, seeks detailed response from stateThe Karnataka High Court declined to ban tiger safaris in the state but sought a response from the government on a plea for a permanent ban...
Why Do Tigers Avoid Humans Despite Being Apex Predators?Contrary to popular belief, tigers generally avoid humans, viewing them as a significant risk rather than prey due to potential injury and ...
Assam: NGT stays order for deployment of forest guards in upcoming pollsAssam elections: The state government had ordered the mobilisation of the forest force personnel to assist the Assam Police for the upcomin...
Project Tiger: India's efforts at tiger conservation must shift gearsIndia's tiger population has grown to over 3,167 in 53 reserves across 18 states after 50 years of conservation efforts. However, globally,...
Centre's delay in releasing funds may hit tiger protection effortsAt least 74 tigers have died in the country since January. Delay in release of funds from the National Tiger Conservation Authority is like...
- India to host a mega conference to brainstorm on tiger conservation in April
India, home to nearly 70% of the world’s tiger population, will host the next Asia Ministerial Conference on tiger conservation.
Russian team being trained in Panna to boost tiger conservationIn a bid to boost tiger conservation efforts globally, International Fund for Animal Welfare-Wildlife Trust of India (IFAW-WTI) in collabor...
- Simlipal launches foundation to boost tiger conservation
The Simlipal Tiger Reserve (STR), on the lines of the Corbett, Ranthambhore and Bandipur tiger reserves, has launched the Simlipal Tiger Co...
- Relocation may go on hold as Budget bites the tiger
With the UPA government deciding to keep a tight fiscal lid on the budget this year, funds for tiger conservation have been cut by 25%.