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UP STF Busts International Turtle Smuggling Racket, Rescues 171 Turtles in Kanpur

July 19, 2026 5:00 PM

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested an alleged member of an international turtle smuggling network in Kanpur and rescued 171 turtles during the operation, dealing a major blow to illegal wildlife trafficking. The crackdown was carried out on July 18, when the STF achieved significant success by arresting Zahid Ali, a resident

Leopard Eludes Capture for Fifth Day in Bengaluru Outskirts; Residents Demand Stronger Action from Forest Dept

July 13, 2026 6:45 PM

Bengaluru: A leopard spotted repeatedly in a residential locality on the outskirts of Bengaluru has remained uncaptured for five days, prompting anxiety among residents and criticism over the Forest Department’s handling of the operation. The leopard has been spotted in the Bharath Nagar residential locality in the Byadarahalli region on the city’s outskirts. Forest officials

Kuno National Park Loses 27-Month-Old Female Cheetah KGP11 During Treatment

June 7, 2026 9:22 AM

Sheopur: KGP11, a 27-month-old female cheetah born under India’s cheetah reintroduction programme, died during treatment at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, marking another setback for conservation efforts. The cheetah had been battling serious injuries after being found in distress in the Pahadgarh area of Morena district on June 1. She was rescued by forest

PM Modi Highlights Blackbuck Comeback in Chhattisgarh, Credits Community Efforts to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict

April 26, 2026 5:16 PM

Raipur: In a significant triumph for wildlife restoration in Central India, the blackbuck, locally known as the black deer, has successfully returned to the open plains of Chhattisgarh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted this in his ‘Mann Ki Baat‘ address on Sunday. Following years of local extinction and sustained conservation measures, these graceful antelopes are

Maharashtra Govt Approves Leopards From Schedule 1 to Schedule 2: Here’s What it Means for Citizens

March 12, 2026 6:18 PM

Mumbai: Forest Minister Ganesh Naik announced in the Legislative Assembly that leopards in Maharashtra will be reclassified from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2 following increased incidents of leopards entering human settlements due to habitat loss. He further stated that Maharashtra is currently seeking the necessary permissions from the Central Wildlife Department to formalise this change.

Bhupender Yadav Releases Nine Cheetahs from Botswana into Kuno National Park, MP

February 28, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav released nine cheetahs received from Botswana into quarantine enclosures at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. The move marks a significant step in India’s cheetah reintroduction program and wildlife conservation efforts. The animals will undergo an acclimatisation and health monitoring phase before their gradual release into the larger landscape,

Tiger Attack Claims Life of Another Fisherman in West Bengal’s Sundarbans

February 18, 2026 11:53 AM

Kolkata: A fisherman has been killed in a tiger attack in West Bengal’s Sundarbans, police confirmed on Wednesday. This marks the second such incident in a week, raising concerns over safety for locals and fishermen in the region. The deceased was identified as Rampada Burman (45), a resident of the Chhota Mollakhali Kalidaspur area of

Leopard Mauls Caretaker at Bannerghatta Biological Park, Leaves Him Critically Injured

February 13, 2026 3:09 PM

Bengaluru: A leopard attacked a caretaker inside Bannerghatta Biological Park on Friday morning, leaving him seriously injured. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the incident as concerns grow over wildlife safety protocols at the park. The Bannerghatta Biological Park is located on the outskirts of Bengaluru city, and a large number of people from the

Tiger Captured Near Rajahmundry After Six Days, Bringing Relief to Residents

February 6, 2026 10:35 PM

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh forest officials on Friday successfully captured a tiger that had been roaming close to human habitations near Rajahmundry in East Godavari district for the past six days, easing fears among residents. After strenuous efforts involving expert teams from Pune and Delhi, the forest officials succeeded in capturing the big cat in Kurmapuram

Forest Department Intensifies Hunt for Tiger Near Rajahmundry as It Strays Close to Habitations

February 6, 2026 2:54 PM

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh forest department on Friday continued operations to capture a tiger that has been roaming near human settlements around Rajahmundry town in East Godavari district for nearly a week, triggering safety concerns among residents. The forest officials, with the help of an expert team from Pune, began the rescue operation on Thursday

Wildlife

UP STF Busts International Turtle Smuggling Racket, Rescues 171 Turtles in Kanpur

Leopard Eludes Capture for Fifth Day in Bengaluru Outskirts; Residents Demand Stronger Action from Forest Dept

Kuno National Park Loses 27-Month-Old Female Cheetah KGP11 During Treatment

PM Modi Highlights Blackbuck Comeback in Chhattisgarh, Credits Community Efforts to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict

Maharashtra Govt Approves Leopards From Schedule 1 to Schedule 2: Here’s What it Means for Citizens

Bhupender Yadav Releases Nine Cheetahs from Botswana into Kuno National Park, MP

Tiger Attack Claims Life of Another Fisherman in West Bengal’s Sundarbans

Leopard Mauls Caretaker at Bannerghatta Biological Park, Leaves Him Critically Injured

Tiger Captured Near Rajahmundry After Six Days, Bringing Relief to Residents

Forest Department Intensifies Hunt for Tiger Near Rajahmundry as It Strays Close to Habitations

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