Odisha Leopard Estimation-2024 finds 696 big cats in state

IANS | October 3, 2024 11:47 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (IANS) The All-Odisha Leopard Estimation-2024 has revealed that 696 leopards have been spotted in the forests across the state. This first ever leopard estimation released on Thursday was conducted by the Odisha Forest Department.

BSF recovers Alpaca along Indo-B’desh border

IANS | October 2, 2024 6:38 PM

Kolkata, Oct 2 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled another attempt of wildlife trafficking along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) on Wednesday and rescued an Alpaca which was being smuggled into India from Bangladesh.

8.5-foot-long crocodile ventures in Vadodara residential area, rescued

IANS | September 30, 2024 6:20 PM

Vadodara, Sep 30 (IANS) Following heavy rains and flooding, an 8.5-foot-long crocodile ventured into the residential area of Rathod Vaas in Wadsar, Vadodara. However, the reptile was soon rescued by the Forest Department official with the help of local volunteers

Wild elephant tramples man to death in TN village

IANS | September 26, 2024 8:32 AM

Chennai, Sep 26 (IANS) In a tragic incident, a man was trampled to death by a wild elephant during the early hours of Thursday in Cherambady village of the Nilgiri district in Tamil Nadu.

Andhra fishermen catch giant fish

IANS | July 28, 2024 10:17 PM

Vijayawada, July 28 (IANS) Fishermen from Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district caught a giant fish, weighing approximately 1,500 kg, in the sea off the state's coast on Sunday.