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The koalas everyone gave up on are making a genetic comebackA new study on koalas is changing conservation science. Populations previously believed to be genetically doomed are now showing recovery. ...
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...
Govt says 555 Asiatic lions died in five years, no rise in mortality rateOver the years, experts have demanded the translocation of lions in India as the big cats have been geographically isolated in Gir. A secon...
Cheetah Project on right path to becoming successful: Govt reportA government report on India's cheetah reintroduction program has stated that four out of six criteria for short-term success have been met...
Jyotiraditya Scindia says 14-16 cheetahs to be translocated to IndiaAs many as 14 to 16 cheetahs are expected to be translocated to India in the coming months, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thu...
Hand-raised rhinos translocated to Manas National Park from KazirangaThe translocation was carried out by a joint team of Assam Forest department, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Wildlife Tru...
What's stopping the Asiatic lions of Gir from getting a new home?Gujarat’s refusal to move some of Gir’s lions to Madhya Pradesh despite the death of 24 lions has more to do with politics than the effecti...
Gujarat swallows its pride, may agree to translocate Gir lions to Kuno SanctuaryThe development comes amid reports of lions from Gir stepping into human habitations, turning man-eaters and being moved to captivity.
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...
Hoolock gibbon translocated to Mehao wildlife sanctuaryThe Hoolock gibbons, the only ape species found in the sub-continent, were stranded due to increasing deforestation in the area.
Solar power to light up Arunachal hill station; help wildlife conservationThe Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) in collaboration with Arunachal Pradesh environment and forest department distributed solar energy equipm...
- Kuno lion translocation report mum on conservation
Gujarat is being forced to share its pride – the Gir lions – with Madhya Pradesh just so that the neighbouring state becomes a more attract...
- Gir lions to roar in MP soon
Roar of translocated Gir lions will be heard in Sheopur district, if everything goes well.
Supreme Court allows translocation of Asiatic lions to Madhya PradeshThe Supreme Court today allowed trans-location of Asiatic lions from Gujarat to Madhya Pradesh, saying the species is under threat of extin...
Five chitals translocated to Ralamandal sanctuaryFive chital (spotted deer) were successfully translocated to Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary during the wee hours of Tuesday.
Two rhinos translocated to Manas National ParkMaju and Raja, two rescued rhinos, have found a new home at Manas National Park.
- After rhinos, forest dept plans to increase swamp deer population in Manas
After rhinos, the forest department is planning to increase the population of swamp deer at Manas National Park in accordance with the sugg...
- MP forest dept wants to translocate antelopes to Palpur Kuno
With a huge rise in endangered blackbuck population in Madhya Pradesh, the state forest department wants to translocate 1000 Indian antelop...
- Suitable tiger found for translocated tigresses: Negi
Madhya Pradesh forest officials have found a "suitable tiger" in Pench tiger reserve for two translocated tigresses in Panna Tiger Reserve,...
- Env ministry approves tiger relocation protocol
The Environment ministry has approved a blueprint for tiger relocation prepared by NTCA, paving the way for the second phase of big cat pop...