15 Sep 2020

The frequent sightings of leopards in Nagorehole National Park has made it so popular that the Kabini backwaters area is now popularly known as The leopard Capital of India. Kabini is an undisputed paradise for both Leopards and Asiatic Elephants as well as for the area’s main predator- The Tiger. Its wildlife biomass is stated […]

15 Sep 2020

Picture Credits:iStock.com  Here are some suggestions on what one can do for Tiger Conservation     1- See wild tigers- Support tiger tourism by seeing these wonderful cats in their natural habitat     2- Support Zoos- Go to your local zoo and see the tigers. See what fundraising activities they are doing and get […]

08 Sep 2020

By Nischal Sanghavi After a tiger at New York Zoo tested positive for the respiratory disease caused by the Corona virus in April, concerns have been raised for the Asiatic lion over the opening of Gir Safari soon. Gir Safari was closed for visitors following the lockdown by the government in late March. The State […]

01 Sep 2020

From the Americas, to Asia, to Africa; wildlife trade is unfortunately still common in many continents. It is a big business, bringing in estimated billions of dollars of illegal revenue. The golden triangle of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar is a global hub for illegal wildlife trade and trafficking. China is the largest importer of illegal […]

21 Jun 2019

Guwahati: Rupsingh and Rani are among four elephants from Assam set to undergo a perilous journey to Ahmedabad for the annual Rath Yatra festival at the Jagannath temple on July 4. Animal rights activists have criticised a plan by the Assam state government to send four elephants on a perilous train journey of more than […]

11 Jun 2019

Jim Corbett had referred to the tiger as a “large-hearted gentleman with boundless courage.” Corbett National Park is the closest you can get to Heaven on Earth, as its landscape is varied and breathtaking. It is one of the finest national parks in India in the foothills of Himalayas, occupying a vast 1,400 sq. Km […]

27 May 2019

Lion shows using Baits It was during the visit of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, to the Gir forest in 1955, that tethered buffalo baits were provided for the first time to anchor lions so that they could be conveniently shown to the distinguished visitors. This technique was perfected and adopted […]