Bihar forest department recovers 155 skinned migratory birds from poacher
The man used to supply meat of migratory birds to various parts of north Bihar
Wildlife bureau issues advisory on timely reporting of crimes
In absence of timely data, enforcement agencies cannot act against criminals
Wildlife Institute of India working on vaccine to reduce ‘vermin’ populations, awaits further funding
The immune-contraception has already been successfully used in USA, Brazil and Africa
Environment-related offences recorded 78% increase in 2020
Tamil Nadu has the country’s highest number of environment-related crimes
Community forest rights in critical tiger habitats under threat
NTCA's order to deny forest rights in tiger habitat has become a contentious issue
Rhino poachers arrested near Kaziranga
They were found carrying a rifle and a fake rhino horn, say forest officials
Wildmeat consumption at source countries greater threat to protected terrestrial animals than international trade
Around 70 per cent of species studied are hunted for wild meat consumption
Rare appearance
After a decade, the Bostami turtles stage a comeback in Tripura
Blackbuck case: Supreme Court sets aside high court stay on Salman Khan’s conviction
With this order, Khan will not be allowed to travel abroad
Village in Tadoba Andhari reserve wants forest titles, not relocation
Maharashtra government distributes Rs 25,000 cheques, claims relocation has resumed
Centre dilutes eco-tourism guidelines
Presents the new guidelines in Supreme Court; next hearing on October 3
How the Van Gujjars perceive the Wildlife Protection Amendment Act, 2021
Can amendments to the Wild Life (Protection) Act reduce injustices meted out forest dwellers in the name of fortress conservation
Stop displaying elephants at the Sonepur fair
The elephant is India’s National Heritage Animal and displaying it at Sonepur only encourages the brutal and illegal trade in wild …
Not entitled to break the law: Conservationists slam Jyoti Randhawa
The ace golfer was arrested on December 26 with a hunting rifle and animal parts in Uttar Pradesh
At least 22 leopards poached in Odisha in a year, say forest officials
As many as 20 leopard skins were seized and two more cases of poaching of the animal were reported
Two forest officials suspended for deaths of elephants in train accident
Environmentalists have called out the forest department for only taking action against low-rank officials
Odisha forest officials baffled by three leopard deaths in less than a month
Fragmentation of forests by humans causes leopards to stray into settlements where they fall prey to poachers: experts
A 5-star hotel in Udaipur botches up green clearances
A five-star hotel on Rajasthan's Udaisagar lake nears completion despite having flouted every rule in the book
Supreme Court refuses to stay culling of vermin in Himachal, Bihar and Uttarakhand
Petitioners had contended that the provision was illegal as it gave the government excessive and arbitrary powers to allow ill-informed …
A month after sighting, Gharial hatchlings go missing from Angul
Forest officials call disappearance a “natural phenomenon”; activists ascribe it to department oversight
Engage local communities to protect marine life: Study
There is so much lack of awareness that many did not even know which department or authority was responsible for implementing Wildlife Protection Act
'Did the blackbuck and chinkara commit suicide?'
There’s a lack of seriousness in prosecuting offenders under the Wildlife Protection Act
A letter on behalf of researchers
The bill to amend the Wildlife Protection Act has provisions which, if approved, will lead to minimum imprisonment of up to three years and fine …
Adivasis account for 13% of total convicts, 10% of total under-trials, shows data
This number did reduce by a small margin, compared to data from 2001, but the disproportionate percentage of Adivasis in prison is just the tip …
Mass nesting of Olive Ridleys starts at Gahirmatha
Untimely rains and bad weather delayed the process this year, said Odisha forest officials