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Wildlife researcher Dr. Venkatesh Anagandhula has discovered the rare Purple Pinwheel fungi (Marasmius haematocephalus) in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. Previously known from other states, its presence highlights the reserve’s ecological richness and the need for documenting lesser-known forest species

Nepal has officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), reinforcing its commitment to protecting species like tigers, leopards, and snow leopards through global collaboration.

The Zoo Advisory Committee, which met here on Saturday, recommended construction of the Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) - based interpretation centres to enhance visitors’ engagement through immersive wildlife learning experience at the zoo

A dozen persons were reportedly detained by forest officials on Saturday, over their suspected role in the electrocution of a tiger at Yellur village in Penchikalpet mandal, on Friday

Nehru Zoological Park announced a summer camp for wildlife enthusiastic children. The camp is aimed at providing an overview of the zoo and a zoo tour to know animals

The Congress government is now spinning a new narrative, dragging in Artificial Intelligence and blaming AI generated photographs and videos for triggering the entire controversy

The missing cub belonged to tigress P-141, who recently gave birth to her fourth litter of four cubs. These cubs, aged seven to eight months, were often seen frolicking with their mother, delighting tourists with their playful antics until about two weeks ago.

Taking care of them can be very difficult because when they hatch they will be "naked little balls of skin.” At the rescue centre, the chicks will be fed every hour. When staff will interact with them, they will wear a black suit and disguise their face, to keep the birds from forming an attachment with them, which could make them too trusting of humans in the wild

A farmer, Suraraj Singh, who dug a pit in his agriculture field located close to the road near Jharasangam, fills the pit every day with water to help domestic cattle and wildlife to quench their thirst

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

Wildlife includes all living things that exist naturally without human interference, from majestic creatures like Tigers, Lions and colourful birds to tiny insects and giant trees. These creatures play a key role in keeping nature balanced.

A group of wildlife enthusiasts documents as many as 65 bird species, five mammal species and five fish species in the reserve forest during their exploration

The substantial volume of rescues, averaging over 35 snake encounters daily, has also provided animal volunteers with invaluable experience in safe snake handling and management

Expensive research budgets and promising technological advances provide an edge in certain circumstances, but the most effective spy techniques may still rely on the application of quick thinking and bold, fearless action.

District Forest Officer Neeraj Kumar Tibrewal refuted claims of the promoters of the plant that they had all clearances.

Sridhar Venigalla, managing director of the plant, Aithanoli Cibus Products Private Limited (ACPPL), said they had obtained all mandatory clearances from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to set up the ethanol plant.

Commuters stunned as the leopard was spotted near Nagapuram gate in Havelighanpur mandal of Medak district.

Most species of snakes are non venomous, only a few are venomous, added FDO

The raids were conducted by Kinnersani FDO Babu along with FRO Srinivas Reddy, FSO Kranthi , FBOs Anusha, Sarada, Ramesh and Jagna, base camp watchers in Kranthi nagar, Gatumalla forest areas in the mandal.

According to a statement issued here, the workshop was aimed to empower forest officers with the knowledge and skills to effectively address wildlife crimes (like illegal trade, hunting and poaching) and human-animal conflict.