A joint operation by police and forest officials in Nandurbar led to the rescue of five foxes and around 240 birds from a suspected wildlife trafficking racket. The animals were hidden under vegetables in a tempo intercepted on NH53. Three individuals have been detained, and investigations are underway to trace the wider network
15 April,2026 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
A new study analysing 40 years of wildlife trade data has found that such practices significantly increase the risk of pathogen transmission between animals and humans. Researchers noted that wild mammals are 1.5 times more likely to share infectious agents with humans, with illegal wildlife trade further heightening the threat
14 April,2026 09:02 AM IST | Baltimore | Agencies
The conflict involves the world’s largest known group of wild Ngogo chimpanzees community in Kibale National Park, where a once closely bonded group has fractured into opposing sides
11 April,2026 07:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Data shows that road and highway accidents are the biggest cause of deaths, accounting for around 31 per cent of fatalities. Approximately 46 leopards were killed in vehicle collisions, including 19 deaths on highways alone
11 April,2026 04:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavADVERTISEMENT
