In order to educate children across the city of Mumbai about the need to protect the environment and empower them with solutions to do the same, environmentalists, celebrities and corporates came together for the ‘Save the Tiger’ event in Mumbai. In an event organised by Sanctuary Nature Foundation graced by Dia Mirza, children took part in numerous workshops and events directed towards saving wildlife and the environment. People from all walks of life came together with only one goal - to save the planet and save the Tiger.
18 July,2023 06:31 PM IST
Flamingos visited the wetlands at the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary. Mumbaikars can also see them in abundance at Airoli, Mahul, and Sewri. They visit mostly for feeding purposes from breeding sites in the Gujarat region as well as Iran. Their migration starts post monsoon when water-filled regions start drying up. Since 1994, Thane creek has been attracting flamingos in large numbers. The boat rides at Thane creek have begun from 1st January for wildlife lovers and birdwatchers, who reached the spot in large numbers. Approximately 1 lakh flamingos have migrated this year, according to a forest officer.
07 February,2023 08:08 PM IST | Mumbai
There is #OnlyOneEarth and in honour of it, Sanctuary Nature Foundation Sanctuary Asia hosted a day-long KIDS FOR TIGERS fest with the National Centre for Performing Arts NCPA Mumbai. With games, wildlife activities, workshops, exhibitions, nature trails, theatre, films, storytelling and much more, hundreds of kids embraced the joys of being outdoors and celebrating nature! A much-needed break after a two-year hiatus. Check out what they have to say about celebrating World Environment Day. The event was also graced by Maharashtra’s Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray!
08 June,2022 03:34 PM IST | Mumbai
With Gujarat among one of the states suffering from water shortage, it is not just humans who are affected. The animals of Gir sanctuary are being forced to live outside the boundaries of the park. Even as officials try their best to supply water. Video courtesy: NDTV
08 April,2013 01:02 PM IST
The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat celebrated 50 years of its existence. The sanctuary is home to Asiatic lions and occupies an area of 1,412 square km.
19 September,2015 09:42 PM IST
Migratory birds of different varieties have flown to Kanpur city of Uttar Pradesh and have taken shelter in Kanpur zoo Bird sanctuary with the onset of winter.
08 December,2015 03:18 PM IST
To save the vulnerable rhinoceroses, the forest department of the Assam Government has launched a programme to translocate the one-horned mammals from the Kaziranga National Park to safer habitats.
30 March,2016 02:41 PM IST
Bollywood music composer Abhishek Ray saved up money and bought a hill adjacent to Corbett National park. After planting numerous trees and building several water-bodies, he turned barren land into a wildlife sanctuary. Watch this video to know more about his amazing journey
18 April,2018 10:05 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
