India and Kenya Discuss Cheetah Sourcing
India is collaborating with Kenya to discuss the translocation of cheetahs to the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh as part of Project Cheetah.…
Species
First Walrus Death From Bird Flu in Arctic
The first recorded instance of a walrus dying from bird flu in the Arctic occurred on Hopen Island, part of the Svalbard archipelago, which was…
Nilgiri Tahr Survey
The Tamil Nadu government, in collaboration with the Kerala Forest Department and supported by international and national conservation bodies, is conducting a three-day synchronised survey…
Threats to the Great Indian Bustard and Conservation Efforts
The Great Indian Bustard (GIB), a critically endangered species, faces imminent extinction due to habitat loss, collisions with power lines, and poaching. With an estimated…
Vechur Cow
The Vechur cow, originating from the village of Vechoor in Kerala, India, is renowned for being the world’s smallest cattle breed, a status confirmed by…
Inter-State Transportation of Captive Elephants
The central government recently issued a Gazette notification that allows the inter-state transportation of captive elephants, a move that came ahead of the Lok Sabha…
Cheetah Population in Kuno National Park
South African cheetah ‘Gamini’ has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India, marks a significant effort to restore the…
Supreme Court Bans Tiger Safari in Core Areas of Jim Corbett National Park
The Supreme Court of India has recently banned tiger safaris in the core areas of Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, following concerns over illegal…
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), initiated by India’s Environment Ministry and approved on March 1, 2024, represents a strategic intergovernmental effort to foster global…
