State of the Rhino 2023
Apart from poaching and habitat loss, climate change-induced droughts have been threatening the rhino population in Africa, pointed out a new report. On the other hand, climate disruptions in Asia can
Apart from poaching and habitat loss, climate change-induced droughts have been threatening the rhino population in Africa, pointed out a new report. On the other hand, climate disruptions in Asia can
Poachers have killed two rhinos and robbed them off their precious horns in a span of ten days in Chitwan National Park (CNP), Nagarik daily reported. A male rhino was found in Temple Tiger area on September 2, while a female rhino was found in Krishnasar Community Forest of Nawalparasi on September 12. Both rhinos were without their horns.
Dehradun: With growing concern over dwindling population of the big cats in the country, a specialized tiger protection force is being set up in the Corbett Tiger Reserve. The Corbett Tiger Protection Force would assist the existing staff at the national park, in keeping a close watch on poachers, Uttarakhand
A day after Keri villagers condemned environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar for defaming the village in tiger killing case, the State Forest Department has said that they will not close the investigations into the case. The Chief Conservator of Forest Dr Shashi Kumar today said that it is too early to say that the department will close the case following adverse forensic findings.
With tiger deaths crossing the 50 mark this year, a worried government is convening a series of meeting with 17 tiger-range states to look into the reasons for the unabated deaths of the feline.
With tiger deaths crossing the 50 mark this year, a worried government is convening a series of meeting with 17 tiger-range states to look into the reasons for the unabated deaths of the feline. Tigers unabated deaths a major concern
Himanshu Kaushik | TNN Ahmedabad: The task force which reviewed the India Ecological Development Project (IEDP) in Gir has urged the Centre and state government to work out a policy to relocate Maldharis outside the park with adequate budgetary allocations.
Chief Minister Digambar Kamat-headed State Wildlife Board will now take a decision on what action to be taken by the state government in the Royal Bengal tiger killing case reported in the Keri village. State Forest Minister Filipe Neri Rodrigues said today that he has decided to place the issue before the board as the samples sent to Dehradun-based laboratory tested negative.
The state government will refer the forensic report in the Royal Bengal tiger killing case to the Goa State Wildlife Board.
Prithviraj Singh | Dehradun A makhna (tuskless bull elephant) was shot dead by poachers at village Dhaluwala of Khanpur forest range in Haridwar on Sunday night. The dead elephant sustained two gunshots to its forehead. A case of wildlife crime against unknown persons was registered by the forest department.
ORANG: Though the Forest department has initiated every possible measure to save the forest areas of the State including the sanctuaries by implementing Forest Act and forming various committees, etc., yet the problems of poachers and encroachment by the suspected Bangladeshi nationals, etc., have been posing a serious threat to the very existence of Orang National Park.