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Animal Adoptions a Hit in Bhopal’s Van Vihar

GeneralJune 27, 2011June 27, 2011 Rajalakshmi

They may not be Dhoni, Zaheer Khan or Priyanka Chopra , but for the animals of Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal, each of their benefactors is a celebrity. A unique scheme launched by the park has witnessed thirty three wild life lovers adopting animals and ensuring they are well looked after at the park. After the rise in celebrity adoption of animals the novel scheme has succeeded in creating awareness among public and inspiring many to do a good deed or two for the animals.

Conservation Efforts make Hyderabad Zoo Second Best in the Country

GeneralJune 25, 2011 Rajalakshmi

The Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad, has been adjudged the best Zoo in the country next only to Mysore Zoo, by the Central Zoo Authority of India (CZAI). The title comes because of the sincere efforts of Zoo officials to conserve endangered species through reproduction (captive breeding), and providing a better home for the animals and birds.

Raised by Humans, Elephant now Part of Wild Herd

GeneralJune 24, 2011June 24, 2011 Atula Gupta

Here is extremely good news coming from Manas National Park in Assam. An elephant re-integrated into the wild a few months back under the Elephant Reintegration Project has been accepted by its wild mates and is now part of a herd. Considering that the elephant was hand-raised by humans, it is no simple accomplishment for the not-so-wild animal to be accepted and given a place in a wild herd.

Pangolin Rescued from a Well in Gujarat

GeneralJune 23, 2011June 23, 2011 Rajalakshmi

A Pangolin trapped in a well, was rescued by a team of Gir Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park officials in Junagadh district of Gujarat. Pangolins are unique, rare mammals frequently sighted in the Gir forests. Once deemed endangered, the rare animals are now listed as Not Threatened by IUCN.

Brown Bear Mother and Cub Caught on Camera in Kargil

People for PlanetJune 21, 2011 Atula Gupta

Aishwarya Maheshwari has a job to envy. As the Senior Project Officer with WWF-India’s Snow Leopard Project in Kargil region of Jammu and Kashmir, he not only gets to spend much of his time in one of the most beautiful places in the world, but can also catch a glimpse of wild species not often seen or heard. On one such lucky expedition he chanced upon a pair of brown bears, mother and son searching for food and roaming around in the wilderness of the Trans-Himalayan region.

Two Endangered Species make Rare Appearances in Rajasthan

GeneralJune 15, 2011 Atula Gupta

State of Rajasthan ushers in good news for animal lovers with the rare sighting of two endangered species in two different wildlife reserve of the state. While the endangered fishing cat was seen at the Keoladeo bird sanctuary a rare glimpse of the four-horned antelope believed to be extinct for years was seen at the Sariska Wildlife Reserve.

WWF India Captures Rare Photo of Red Panda

GeneralMay 19, 2011 Atula Gupta

It was a rare feat accomplished for the WWF-India when two photographs of the Red Panda were clicked in its natural habitat by one of the camera traps in Sikkim. The Red Pandas are naturally shy and secretive animals.

Rescuers Save Baby Elephant Trapped in a Ravine

GeneralMay 16, 2011 Atula Gupta

An Elephant mother and calf trapped in a ravine for at least four days in Karbi Anglong, Assam finally got some help last week when Assam Forest officials and WTI team worked hard to rescue the two. While the rescuers were lucky in helping the baby out, the mother could not be saved.

Jharkhand Zoo Animals Benefit from High Profile Adoptions

GeneralMay 4, 2011 Atula Gupta

What could be common among Punjab National Bank (PNB), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and actress Priyanka Chopra? They are all adopting Zoo animals in response to Jharkhand Zoo Authority’s request for sponsoring zoo animals under a novel scheme.

Military Debris Threatening Marine Life and Oceans

GeneralApril 24, 2011 Atula Gupta

It might be peace time on dry land but the inhabitants of seas and oceans are constantly at war with armed forces of the world as they struggle with the military debris thrown into the waters. More often than not, the living species are miserably losing the battle of life.

Rare Appearance of a Black Panther at Mhadei Sanctuary

GeneralMarch 11, 2011 Atula Gupta

Excitement was in the air at the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa as a Black Panther made a rare appearance in the small hours on Sunday. Their rare occurrence is attributed to the fact that they are few in number.