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With leopard capture incidents rising in Telangana, the Forest Department is launching a pilot project to scientifically monitor released leopards using radio collars. This initiative marks a first for the state and aims to assess how well the animals adapt to new habitats, including tiger-inhabited zones.

Despite rising attacks on forest personnel in Telangana, their long-pending demand for arms and the creation of forest stations remains unfulfilled. Officials cite past cases, including a brutal killing, and appeal for better protection measures and public awareness.

Forest officials in Adilabad have sought government approval for weapons and a forest police station at Sirichelma, citing repeated attacks by smugglers. They warned of rising threats, demoralisation, and alleged political support for smugglers disrupting forest protection efforts.

Forest officials in Kumram Bheem Asifabad allegedly abducted a farmer and left his wife alone in the forest, drawing criticism from former MLA Koneru Konappa. He demanded action and warned of public backlash if harassment of farmers continues.

Amid rising wild animal incursions in Telangana, the Forest Department has launched hands-on training in tranquiliser gun operations for field staff. The initiative covers dart firing, drug handling, and animal rescue, aiming to prevent mishaps during wildlife containment efforts.

Telangana's deemed forest identification survey is yet to gain momentum, with just over two months left to submit a report to the Centre. The delay, caused by initial committee formation issues, puts pressure on the newly reconstituted expert panel

With no resident tigers in Kawal Tiger Reserve, Telangana Forest Department plans to relocate five tigers from Maharashtra’s Tadoba Reserve. The NTCA is expected to assess the habitat in early July before granting final approval for the translocation.

Tribal families in Kothagudem accuse forest officials of demanding bribes and later assaulting women despite receiving payment. Telangana Jagruthi and Adivasi groups visit Iravendi village, vowing legal action after disturbing accounts of physical abuse and threats over podu land cultivation

Relocation of wildlife ruled out, setting up enclosures a viable option, says a forest official

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A team of forest officials visited Kenya and Tanzania without taking permission from the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Head of Forest Force (HoFF) RM Dobriyal

The bird festival to bring together bird enthusiasts, researchers, and community members from across the country to celebrate the rich avian diversity of the Kawal landscape

The package tariff ranges from Rs 6,500-8,000; includes jungle safaris, trek to Akkamahadevi caves, visit to Octopus viewpoint and Vjarala Madugu

Move aims to provide livelihood to tribal communities in the State

Telangana forest officials promised additional support when kin and members of their communities staged a protest, carrying bodies of victims

The Forest Range Officer and staff of Gudur range detected a steel binding wire weighing around 15 kg that was laid and connected to a electric line in the Ootla north beat of Gudur section.

The State forest department did not anticipate the possibilities of elephants crossing the Pranahita river and entering the Telangana region.

The Telangana Forest Department has escalated its endeavors to prevent wildlife fatalities, particularly in the former Adilabad district.

Under the “Catch the Trap” intensive drive, the Telangana department staff would scan areas in their limits with a special focus on unearthing traps laid for killing or hunting wild animals

Black-Headed Royal Snake, a non-venomous species, is not found in Telangana and is present in Northwestern India