From Andhra Pradesh to Ladakh, state forest departments have red flagged concerns over human-wildlife conflict situations and the Centre is now looking to bring in a posse of measures – from a nationwide ‘humane’ SOP to advanced gadgetry- for conflict hotspots and a ‘think tank’ like long term mitigation approach. Factor this, at the December … Read more
BHOPAL: Cheetahs were not part of the Kuno management plan, stated a MP govt audit report, pointing out violation of rules and absence of certain documents related to expenditures on Project Cheetah.Kuno was marked for the relocation of Gir lions and was designated as their secondary habitat, but there was no movement on that front, … Read more
Last Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi halted his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Uttar Pradesh to travel to his constituency, Wayanad, in Kerala. His visit came in the wake of vociferous protests after three people were killed by wild elephants in the district in as many weeks. But Wayanad is hardly the only site of … Read more
At least six elephants have been shockingly found dead in neighbouring Zimbabwe, authorities have confirmed. ZIMBABWEAN AUTHORITIES CONFIRM DEATHS OF ELEPHANTS According to ZBC News, the carcass of the six elephants was found in the Gwayi-Shangani area next to Hwange National Park. Zimparks spokesperson Mr Tinashe Farawo confirmed to the state media, saying the elephants … Read more
