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A six-to-eight-month-old leopard cub was found dead under suspicious circumstances on the Srisailam road within Amrabad Tiger Reserve. Forest officials found no external injuries and suspect a vehicle collision. A postmortem will determine the exact cause amid rising traffic 

Actor Vikram’s deleted video featuring an endangered Lar Gibbon has prompted a Tamil Nadu Forest Department probe into alleged illegal possession and transfer of the exotic primates. Officials found two animals at an Erode breeder’s farm, while another had died 

Wildlife experts have warned that feeding sweets and processed food to monkeys at Jaipur's Galtaji temple is causing hyperkeratosis, a severe skin disease. Authorities are treating infected animals while urging devotees to stop feeding monkeys and allow them their natural diet

The Centre of Excellence for Human and Wildlife Conflict Management, Coimbatore, has invited entries for a logo design competition promoting harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife. The winning entry will become the institute's official logo and earn a cash prize of Rs. 25,000.

A Royal Bengal tiger was captured on a camera trap in Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, prompting heightened monitoring by Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand forest authorities. Officials suspect it could be a tiger missing from Rajaji National Park, while local communities have been alerted

Five peacocks were found dead under suspicious circumstances at Kondamaraju Palli in Siddipet district’s Nanganur mandal. Forest officials recovered the carcasses and sent them for postmortem. The cause of death will be known after the veterinary report

A 37-year-old woman, Mari, was killed and her son injured in a wild elephant attack at Chinnakkanal in Idukki while they were on their way to school. The incident highlights rising human–elephant conflict in forest fringe areas

The Telangana government’s proposed relocation of Chenchus from Amrabad Tiger Reserve raises serious constitutional and humanitarian concerns — Adivasis are forest custodians, not intruders

In Panna Tiger Reserve and Kanha Tiger Reserve, a tiger and a cub were found dead. While the cub’s death appears natural, authorities are investigating the decomposed tiger carcass with forensic and STF assistance

A 45-year-old woman survived a leopard attack in Beed, Maharashtra, after her thick scarf protected her neck. She sustained minor injuries and is stable; authorities plan camera traps and may set up a cage if the threat continues

Around 200 parrots died near the Narmada River in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, due to food poisoning. Post-mortems ruled out bird flu. Officials blamed improper feeding, contaminated food, and pesticide exposure, and have banned feeding near the aqueduct bridge

A radio-collared tigress, Kankati, briefly escaped her 82-sq km enclosure in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, causing panic as she crossed a road, but returned later. Forest officials cited monitoring measures, while wildlife enthusiasts blamed inadequate safety and lack of fencing

Villagers across Adilabad district are on edge after tiger pugmarks were spotted near Odduguda and other villages. Forest officials have deployed trackers and advised locals to avoid forests, suspecting a tiger may have migrated from Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

Three youths died and three others were injured after their speeding car rammed into a tree and overturned into a paddy field in Kerala’s Palakkad district. Police suspect the driver swerved to avoid a wild boar crossing the road

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