Rogue elephants in the backyard

A study explains why peaceful pachyderms go on rampages that leave crops and humans devastated

How tribals of Madumalai Tiger Reserve were robbed of compensation

According to 21 tribal families forest officials allied with property dealers to dupe them of the money for relocating from the reserve in Tamil Nadu

Nilgiris tribals allege they were duped of compensation

21 tribal families say forest officials allied with property dealers to dupe them of the money they received for relocating from Tamil Nadu’…

Elephant Whisperers: It can promote a nuanced understanding of the pachyderm-human relationship, say experts

However, expecting it to help generate solutions to the complex problems concerning wild as well as captive elephants in India is a tall order

‘Man-eater’ tiger shot dead near Mudumalai reserve

Special task officials say efforts to tranquillize the animal failed

Two held after tusker dies due to burn injuries near Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

The animal was being shifted to a relief camp for treatment when it collapsed due to septicemia and died

Hornbills in peril

Hornbills, also known as avian farmers for their unique role in disseminating seeds and regenerating forest trees, are threatened by changing …

The hunt in Mudumalai: Missteps during 2021 tiger capture hold lessons

The successful live capture of MDT23 was a daunting task marred by missteps and challenges. By recounting the operation, I hope to inspire …

Setback for jumbo corridor

SC stays order evicting resorts near sanctuary in Tamil Nadu

Whose corridor is it?

A proposed elephant corridor has turned eco-sensitive Sigur plataeu into a war zone

Desperate to relocate

Chetty communities living in the core area of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve have been demanding that they be shifted out of the forest for three decades.…

SC stays order evicting resorts near Mudumalai sanctuary

Madras High Court had given three months to vacate the area

Why do they raid crops?

Sometimes elephants raid crops even when there is a lot of food in the forests

Village in arms

Saseendran’s ‘tiger cull’: Kerala forest minister made a gaffe; but state’s human-wildlife conflict needs redressal

Removing invasive plants, restoring vanishing wildlife corridors and eco-restoration inside forests should be the solution to human-wildlife …

Global Eco Watch: Leopard killed, eaten in Idukki as revenge for sheep-killing

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