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After 8 lion cub deaths in Gir, swift government intervention brings situation under control: Here is the whole story and what wildlife experts say

The Gujarat government has controlled the situation in Gir after eight lion cub deaths from suspected Babesia infection.

Supreme Court dismisses PIL against animal imports by Vantara, says there is no violation of CITES norms

The court also made it clear that once animals are imported legally with proper permissions, those imports cannot be questioned later just because someone raises objections.

Assam: Family posts photos of preparing a critically endangered Bengal Florican bird for consumption on social media, two arrested

In a shocking incident in Assam, a critically endangered Bengal Florican was poached and consumed in the state’s Chirang district. The act came to...

International Cheetah Day: India’s Cheetah reintroduction programme marks major success as population rises to 32

PM Modi praised conservation efforts on International Cheetah Day as new births, expanding habitats and strong field results counter earlier opposition claims, confirming that India’s cheetah reintroduction programme is stabilising and thriving far beyond initial expectations.

Kerala: Stray dogs kill 10 deer at newly opened Puthur Zoological Park

Ten deer were found dead at Kerala’s new Puthur Zoological Park after a suspected stray dog attack. Wildlife experts have demanded a safety audit and investigation into the park’s security lapses before further animal relocations.

World Rhino Day: Himanta Sarma govt’s anti-encroachment drives are not just about land, they are critical for Assam’s wildlife conservation efforts

Sarma has consistently emphasized that encroachments have had a profoundly detrimental impact on the state's wildlife.

When ‘man’s best friend’ becomes wildlife’s worst enemy: Stray dogs and India’s biodiversity crisis

From Chandigarh’s Sukhna Sanctuary to Rajasthan’s Sambhar Lake, packs of feral dogs have turned invasive, preying on deer, bustards, and migratory birds, while disease spillover threatens lions and tigers, making India’s biodiversity crisis a conservation emergency.

India extends privileges and immunities under UN Act to International Big Cat Alliance as per host country agreement

The Union Government has extended privileges and immunities under the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947 to the International Big Cat Alliance, its representatives, and officials

World Wildlife Day: How PM Modi-led India has been a success story in conservation efforts, setting an example for the world

Given the ongoing success of wildlife conservation in India under PM Modi's direction, the recommendations are expected to help India overcome a number of obstacles and proceed in the right direction.

New York officials seized social media star Peanut the squirrel from its owner and killed it, becomes a political issue days before presidential elections

Peanut the squirrel, social media star, was euthanised by New York officials, sparking public outrage. Republicans have slammed the govt over the issue

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