Two species of birds that were found in plenty around Nashik in Maharashtra, the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) and the Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus),are now feared to be extinct from the region. Seven other bird species have been classified as “highly endangered” by the Nature Conservation Society of Nashik (NCSN). The Great Indian Bustard […]
Image of the Day: Pakhal Lake, Andhra Pradesh
Situated about 70 kms from Warangal, this huge manmade lake is enveloped by forested hills. Set around the lake is Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, spread over an area of 900 sq. km Leopard, sambar, nilgai, sloth bear, chital, chowsingha (four-horned antelope) , chinkara (mountain gazelle), blackbuck, wild boar are some of the wild species found here. […]
Orphaned Bear Cubs Released into the Wild In Assam
Three popular festivals in India’s North eastern state Assam – Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Magh Bihu celebrated in January saw three Asiatic black bear cubs (Ursus thibetanus) end up in the IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) rehabilitation center in Kokrajhar. Raised by humans without their mother’s care, the rescued bear cubs have now […]
Which is the Heaviest Flying Bird in India?
The heaviest flying bird in India is the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps). It is in fact one of the largest flying birds in the world. The bird is tall, long-legged with an outstretched neck whitish in appearance. The wings are grey to brown and black. There is also a black crown on the forehead, […]
Poachers Kill another Rhino In Kaziranga National Park
In yet another incidence of illegal killing of protected wildlife, poachers managed to kill an adult male rhino and get away with its horn in the Kaziranga National Park in Assam. With the latest killing, the number of pachyderms that have fallen victim to poaching this year has risen to nine. Forest officials confirmed that […]
Photographer Clicks Stunning Images of Snow Leopard with Kill
Adam Riley was with a tour group at the Hemis National Park in North India when he witnessed something he had not seen in his entire career leading tours to spot wild cats. A snow leopard waiting in its mountainous hideout, stalking its prey and diving at the opportune moment for the kill. As the […]
Camera traps Capture Six more Tigers in Sunderbans
Camera traps installed in Sunderbans have detected the presence of six new tigers. This comes soon after two tigers were seen outside the reserve area; thereby reassuring that the tiger population in the world’s only mangrove habitat of the wild cat is stable. Four among those big cats are female. According to forest officials, this […]
Biggest Mass Nesting Site still Awaiting Arrival of Olive Ridley Turtles
In what could be a major setback to wildlife conservation in the country, the beaches of Gahirmatha in Odisha are still awaiting the arrival of Olive Ridley sea turtles that normally arrive by mid-April for their annual nesting. While officials of the Bhitarkanika National Part are still optimistic about their arrival, they have been able […]
Image of the Day: Flame of the Forest, Assam
Tesu, Palash, dhak, known by many names in India, the Flame of the Forest (Butea monopserma) is a flowering plant best observed in the months of January to March when the curved beak shaped flowers cover the entire tree. In olden days the same flowers were used to make colours for the Festival of Holi […]
Caught on camera: Himalayan Vultures in Kashmir (Photos)
Vijay Jamwal, a tunnel construction and geo-technical expert was working on an Indian Railways tunnel project in Ramban district of Jammu & Kashmir valley when he spotted a committee of vultures sitting around and probably finishing their meal. Vijay soon got busy with his camera and send us, some incredible images of the Himalayan Griffon […]
Hand Reared Tigress Gives Birth for the First Time in Panna Tiger Reserve
The birth of tiger cubs is always good news when the species is under great threat of extinction. But the joy is a greater one when the cubs are of a tigress that was hand-reared by humans. Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, which had witnessed total disappearance of tigers a few years ago due […]