Saldanha confirms tiger presence in Goa`s wildlife

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 19:39

Goa Forest minister Alina Saldanha has confirmed the presence of tigers in the state wild even as Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has been a bit reluctant to declare Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary as a tiger reserve.

Rare butterfly sub-species discovered in Arunachal sanctuary

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 18:38

A rare sub-species of butterfly has been discovered by two scientists at Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, much to the delight of in the country.

Rhino calf carcass recovered in flooded Pobitora

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 18:31

The carcass of a new-born male rhino calf was recovered in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS), which is now under flood waters forcing animals to take shelter in buffer zones.

No road be built in Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary: NGT

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 21:48

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today directed the Delhi government that no road be laid in the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, which is located in southern Ridge area of the national capital.

Two-yr-old injured in leopard attack

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 13:33

A two-year-old girl was seriously injured in a leopard attack in a village adjoining the forest in Katarniyaghat wildlife sanctuary.

Tusker hit by speeding train, dies

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 18:28

An elephant was Thursday crushed under the wheels of the Gokul Express in the Manjhra Purab range of Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, an official said.

Tribals relocated from tiger reserve face livelihood crisis

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 13:25

Relocated from native villages to pave way for Chhattisgarh`s Achanakmar Tiger Reserve, tribals say the move has neither solved their livelihood issue nor helped in tiger conservation.

Endangered animals give birth in Sipahijala Zoo

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 13:29

The Sipahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura is now a proud host to new-borns of three endangered animals - clouded leopard, pig-tailed macaque and spectacle monkey.

Bus service to Odisha wildlife sanctuary launched

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 13:36

Wildlife lovers can now savour many unexplored zones of Sunabeda wildlife sanctuary with the introduction of bus service to the picturesque forest reserve in Odisha`s Nuapada district.

Bus service to Odisha wildlife sanctuary launched

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 13:02

Wildlife lovers can now savour many unexplored zones of Sunabeda wildlife sanctuary with the introduction of bus service to the picturesque forest reserve in Odisha`s Nuapada district.

32 nesting sites for crocodiles found

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 15:29

Wildlife personnel in Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha`s Kendrapara district have spotted 32 nesting sites of estuarine crocodiles as the annual breeding ritual of these reptiles have reached its final stage.

Goa asked to send proposal for tiger reserve

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 22:06

The union environment and forests ministry has asked the Goa government to send proposals to set up a tiger reserve at the Mhadei wildlife sanctuary, parliament was told Monday.