India plans phased release of African cheetahs in Kuno National Park starting late October. Despite challenges, including losses, the project has seen some breeding success.
Climate change and rising temperatures can lead to habitat loss and changes in vegetation, impacting food availability. Heat stress can weaken elephants' immune systems.
In the early 2000s, significant efforts were made to ban the practice of dancing bears in various regions, particularly through initiatives led by organizations like the Wildlife SOS in India.
The Indian wolf is listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List and is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, which prohibits hunting and trade.
According to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), a staggering 1,160 elephants were killed in the country due to non-natural causes over the a decade, till December 31, 2020.