A Wildlife SOS report warns of growing human-bear conflicts in Kashmir. With tourism, livestock grazing, & waste issues harming brown bears, NGT directs urgent action. The report recommends improved waste management, regulated tourism, & livestock control
A baby elephant was injured by a potash bomb at Sitanadi-Udanti Tiger Reserve, Chhattisgarh. The incident scattered the herd, and authorities are investigating. A reward of Rs 10,000 is offered for information on the person responsible.
Wildlife SOS rescued two pythons from the National Power Training Institute in Badarpur, Delhi. The snakes, found in the canteen and garden, were safely extricated. They will be observed before being released back into the wild.
Bhola, a nearly blind elephant rescued in 2010 after a tragic accident, celebrates 14 years of recovery at Wildlife SOS. His journey from severe injuries to thriving at the sanctuary stands as a powerful story of resilience and care.
FSI reports 1,670 trees were felled in Delhi's Ridge for road widening, much higher than the DDA's count of 642. The Supreme Court hears discrepancies in tree-felling figures.
A study shows that 215 million hectares of land can be naturally reforested, potentially offsetting 23.4 gigatons of carbon emissions over three decades. This approach offers a cost-effective way to restore ecosystems and combat climate change.
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.