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A non-venomous rat snake was spotted and successfully rescued near Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartments residence in Bandra, Mumbai. The wildlife rescue agency RAWW confirmed the reptile will be released back into the wild following a mandatory medical examination

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

Two female cheetahs from Botswana were released into the open forests of Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh after completing quarantine, marking another step in India’s Project Cheetah. The initiative aims to restore the species, with the total population now rising to 57 including cub

A Hyderabad-based CCMB study tracking tigers across five major Indian reserves found that human disturbance and tourism increase stress levels in tigers and affect breeding behaviour. Researchers recommended stricter regulation of safari vehicles, timings and tourism activities in core forest areas

Rare caracal sightings in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert near Jaisalmer have revived conservation hopes after officials confirmed two more wildcats using camera traps and radio-collaring, taking recorded numbers to three while highlighting ongoing efforts to protect the critically endangered species

Anant Mukesh Ambani has urged Colombia to suspend plans to cull 80 invasive hippos, proposing their relocation to Vantara with full funding, scientific management, and lifelong care, pending required international approvals

Dr Karan Singh spearheaded the 1972 transition designating the tiger as India’s national animal and chaired the Steering Committee that launched Project Tiger on April 1, 1973, boosting conservation efforts

In Sheopur, nine cheetahs from Botswana arrived at Kuno National Park under Project Cheetah, raising India’s tally to 48 and boosting efforts to restore the species decades after its extinction.

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announced Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve will host cheetahs before next monsoon, joining Kuno and Gandhi Sagar reserves. The state is expanding wildlife conservation, including tiger protection, rhinoceros and snake translocation, alongside initiatives to boost farmers’ income

A sub-adult tigress from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve was tranquillised and captured for translocation to Sahyadri Tiger Reserve to boost genetic diversity and support breeding efforts. Officials conducted health checks and fitted a GPS collar ahead of a controlled soft release

A 20-month-old male cheetah cub from Kuno National Park died after being hit by a vehicle on a highway near Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Authorities have reduced traffic and are searching for another cub separated from the same mother

At least five tigers, including L1 and T1, have migrated into Mancherial district forests from Maharashtra. While some are killing cattle, forest officials hope migration during the breeding season will boost tiger population, ensuring safety for humans and wildlife

After nearly five years, a tiger has entered the Kawal Tiger Reserve in Mancherial, Telangana, delighting Forest officials. The tiger’s presence was confirmed after it killed a cow near Indanpalli village in Jannaram mandal. Officials believe it came from Kumram Bheem Asifabad district.

Special animal talk shows and reptile awareness shows have been conducted to promote wildlife conservation awareness among the visitors

The regal beast today stands as a lone sentinel of a forgotten empire, its last stronghold nestled within the emerald embrace of Gujarat’s Gir jungles

The school management presented a cheque of Rs 3 lakh towards adoption charges of the white tiger in the Nehru Zoological Park

Tracking and tackling the big cat in its kingdom on undulating topography is often a game of immense patience

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Children who had earlier participated in various competitions like painting, drawings with the theme on sparrow and wildlife conservation were given away certificates and prizes.

At present, the department officials monitor wildlife movement and any disturbances through images captured by camera traps