A tiger that had entered the lion’s territory in the jungles of Gir, was found dead. Though only a detailed post-mortem of the tiger’s body would reveal the exact cause of its death, yet it is widely believed that lions do not socially accept tigers in their territory and often kill them. Another reason for […]
An estimated 1,000 people — 300 local villagers and at least 500 state forest staff — too joined in fire-fighting efforts even as dry, windy conditions continued to fan the flames and officials grappled with a lack of local sources of water. IAF to help Karnataka govt put out fire in Bandipur Tiger Reserve BENGALURU: […]
When visitors come to the forest, their focus is understandably on watching wildlife and enjoying the Wilderness. With so little time in the forest they often overlook the fact that protecting these wonderful animals they see, is a life threatening occupation. Because lion’s claws and bones are sought after by illegal wildlife trade. Ruthless poaching […]
When you buy or acquire an illegal wildlife product or souvenir, you may actually be buying trouble for yourself. Hunting of a protected wildlife species or possession of and trade in them or their derivatives is illegal and severely punishable under the law. Wildlife products made from endangered species brought outside India would also require […]
Over the years illegal wildlife trade has emerged as a form of organised crime which has threatened the very existence of wildlife in India. Though India has an adequate Wildlife Protection Act in place yet it is treated as a low priority crime by the enforcement authorities, resulting in lax implementation. Most wildlife crimes go […]
Pugmark is the term used to refer to the footprint of animals. “Pug” means foot in Hindi (Sanskrit पद् “pad”; A strolling lion when walks on the dirt road leaves a huge print of pug. Each pug mark leaves a signature of the animal. It is an interesting science, used in counting big cats. Pugmarks are also […]
Babu had won the gold medal at the All India Police Duty Meet 2018 among tracking dogs while Babe grabbed the bronze medal in explosives detection Few dogs have what it takes to become a tracker, but both Babu and Babe can track down suspects from their scent trail hours after a crime, say their […]
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has asked 16 states to implement their own orders rejecting 11.8 lakh claims over forest land by Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers (OTFDs) that were found baseless, and passed eviction orders to free lakhs of hectares of forest land. It is not clear from the state affidavits whether each […]
Parks in India are generally closed during the monsoon season, so check the dates for opening and closing of the park, before making any reservations. A valid permit is necessary to enter the National Park and since only a limited number of vehicles are permitted daily, it is advised to book your safari well in […]
The most important element of a good photograph is the ability of the photo to communicate with the viewer. It should be able to tell a story, by capturing the energy of the subject. Often this means avoiding the obvious shot, and instead trying to capture the moments that reflect the story of your individual […]
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