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The Telangana Forest Department is facing a growing threat from poachers, timber smugglers, and land encroachers who are stealing or vandalising camera traps used to monitor wildlife. Recent incidents in the Kawal and Amrabad Tiger Reserves highlight the scale of the problem.

A leopard that caused panic in Gandipet and nearby areas was finally trapped by forest officials at Forest Trek Park. The animal is being shifted to Nehru Zoological Park for observation before being released back into the wild.

A leopard sighting near Nirmal, between Star Function Hall and Bangalpet, sparked panic among residents on Tuesday. Locals reported spotting the animal on a nearby hillock and shared photos and videos.

The tiger population in Amrabad Tiger Reserve rose from 33 to 36, including a spike in breeding females. The findings follow Phase IV monitoring by the Forest Department and reflect the success of Project Tiger and ongoing conservation efforts

Two leopards were reportedly sighted on the premises of the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in Balapur, Hyderabad, causing panic among residents. Forest officials and police are verifying CCTV footage, while the RCI school urged parents to keep children indoors.

Villagers have been advised to remain cautious, move in groups, and avoid sending cattle too deep into the forest. Forest staff urged residents to report any sightings or signs of the tiger and said awareness drives were underway to educate locals on safety measures.

A tiger spotted in the forests of Boath and Sarangapur mandals in Adilabad triggered panic among locals. Forest officials are tracking its movement and urging caution, while efforts are on to guide the animal back to dense forests

Villagers of Pogilla near Nagarjunasagar have rejected the Forest Department’s relocation plan despite tiger threats, citing ancestral ties. CPI(M) has also opposed GO 49 on the Kumram Bheem corridor, accusing the Congress of betraying tribal rights and aiding corporates

Kodapa Laxman was gored to death by a wild boar in the forests of Rajuluguda village in Utnoor; Forest officials urge locals of fringe villages to avoid venturing into forest areas unless absolutely necessary

Twenty persons felicitated by the organisers for rendering outstanding services to wildlife and environment

The leopard was first spotted on Sunday near the airport, prompting a Forest Department team to install camera traps in the area. While setting up the equipment on Monday around 8 p.m., the leopard reappeared within the airport’s demarcated zone.

No action initiated by either Forest Department or Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation

The injured big cat, which strayed from nearby forests into a tea estate and triggered panic among locals, suddenly charged at the forest officials, who fired tranquilizer shots at it, forcing the team to open fire for self-defense

Ramadevi reportedly failed to detect forest fires that destroyed around 50 hectares of forest and prevent encroachment of forest cover

The police suspect that some persons might have brought the fawn from forest areas and kept with them. Due to fear of legal action, they might have released it

Two lions wandering near the Gir National Park were captured after the incident on Tuesday morning. According to an official, the boy, Rahul Baraiya, was attacked by a lion in Paniya village while he was on his way to the river to fetch water.

Palle Vasu, an inspiring young writer from Jannaram mandal centre, is soon going to publish another book, 'We Were Never Meant To Be'

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM congratulates Forest Department and Red Sanders Anti-Smuggling Task Force personnel for seizure of 195 red sanders logs

Two big cats were found dead inside Kurichyad forest range, while the carcass of another was spotted in a coffee plantation under Vythiri forest division. Government orders probe

In a statement, District Forest Officer Shiv Aasheesh Singh mentioned that a proposal to implement the tax had been submitted to the government for approval. He explained that the fee would be collected from motorists passing through the sanctuary in the future. Check-posts will be set up at Yenchepalli Reserve Forest, Parpalli, and Kishtampet Y Junction to enforce the regulation.