Maharashtra: Rehabilitated vulture soars over 1,600 km in 8 weeks after release
The vulture covered its longest single day journey of 168 km on June 17, researchers at the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) said. The bird, tagged J132, was released in Nashik on June 7 after two earlier release attempts ended with its recapture to improve its physical condition and chances of survival
02 August,2026 12:31 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIHeadless leopard carcass found in MP's Guna district, poaching suspected
The carcass was found by residents on Thursday in the Agra-Hansli forest under the Bhadaura sub-range of the Guna North Forest Division, about 45 km from the district headquarters
31 July,2026 04:17 PM IST | Guna (Madhya Pradesh) | PTIInternational Tiger Day 2026: Rajasthan's tiger population rises to 149
The combined population of tigers, tigresses and cubs in the Ranthambore, Sariska, Dholpur-Karauli, Mukundara Hills and Ramgarh Vishdhari tiger reserves has risen to 149 this year from 135 last year
29 July,2026 03:21 PM IST | Jaipur | PTITiger Day 2026: India's tiger conservation global model for wildlife recovery
"The All India Tiger Estimation (2022) places India's tiger population at 3,682. The 2022 All India Tiger Estimation covered 20 States and surveyed over 6.41 lakh kilometres on foot," the ministry said in a statement
29 July,2026 11:51 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIRare flowering plant rediscovered in Assam's hills after 180 years
The rediscovery was made by a team of researchers from Assam University -- Debjyoti Bhattacharyya and Kangkan Kumar Das -- and a research article about it was published in a peer-reviewed international journal recently
29 July,2026 10:00 AM IST | Silchar (Assam) | PTITN forest dept restricts public entry to Neelakurinji blooming areas in Nilgiris
The restriction comes after the Neelakurinji flowers blossomed in large numbers across the Gudalur forest division, specifically in Nadugani, Gudalur, Oosimalai, and O'Valley
28 July,2026 01:03 PM IST | Gudalur (Tamil Nadu) | PTIOver 2,500 birthday cards! Japan's viral monkey Punch turns one year old
He still attracts big crowds, and has received some 2,500 birthday cards from inside and outside Japan, said Takashi Yasunaga, head of the zoo. Many of the cards and other messages fill the walls at an indoor Punch birthday exhibit where visitors can also view video chronicling Punch from his earliest days
28 July,2026 11:12 AM IST | Ichikawa (Japan) | APRare camel breed faces extinction threat; conservation measures initiated
According to the 2019 livestock census, the Malvi breed has seen a sharp decline, placing it in the 'endangered' category. Scientists say any camel breed with fewer than 300 breeding females is considered at risk, and Malvi, along with Mewari and Mewati breeds, falls under this category
27 July,2026 03:30 PM IST | Jaipur | PTIElephant swept away from Nagaland hills to Assam plains due to floods rescued
The 53-year-old elephant was swept by the Dikhow River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, from Namsang in Nagaland and it washed ashore at Bihubor in Assam's Sivasagar district
27 July,2026 09:17 AM IST | Guwahati | PTI5-year-old tigress found with infested injuries in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, being
The animal was spotted by forest personnel on their routine morning patrol. Soon after, a rescue team arrived at the scene and initiated treatment under the supervision of doctors, the officials said
26 July,2026 09:42 AM IST | Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (UP) | PTIAndhra to deploy kumki elephants to curb man-animal conflict near Odisha border
The Forest Department has finalised arrangements to shift the elephants from the Musalamadugu Camp at Palamaner to the Guchchimi Camp in Parvathipuram Manyam district
23 July,2026 12:03 PM IST | Amaravati | PTIDelhi zoo launches new nature walk to raise awareness about spiders and insects
The inaugural walk, held from 7 to 10 am, drew 30 participants, including nature enthusiasts, students, wildlife photographers and biodiversity researchers. Officials said participation in each Sunday walk is restricted to 20-25 people to ensure a better learning experience
21 July,2026 10:06 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI50 spotted deer released in Surat forest to strengthen biodiversity; know more
The forest department has established a spotted deer breeding centre to augment local herbivore populations and a jungle fowl breeding centre to diversify the prey base while enriching avian biodiversity, said Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden Jaipal Singh
21 July,2026 09:28 AM IST | Gandhinagar | PTIIndian Rock Python rescued in Ratnagiri after getting entangled in a fishing net
An Indian Rock Python was rescued after getting entangled in a fishing net near Velas Danda Wadi, Ratnagiri. Thanks to the swift efforts of wildlife enthusiasts Mohan Upadhye, Devendra Bhagat, Vighnesh Wani, and Bhushan Patil, it was safely released back into the wild.