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Munnar wildlife division records new additions to regional checklist in faunal survey

Kodagu: Human-wildlife conflict needs permanent solution, says MP

Experts question Kerala’s move to assess carrying capacity of forests and conduct wildlife census to mitigate conflicts

Environmentalists and wildlife experts argue that it risks reducing a complex ecological issue to wildlife numbers while overlooking habitat degradation, forest fragmentation and human pressures on forest ecosystems

Albania’s luxury coastal plan linked to Trump sparks storm - why are people protesting?

Thousands of Albanians are protesting a major coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, fearing the handover of untouched coastline to powerful investors. The scheme, planned for a wildlife reserve and a former military island, has drawn criticism from environmental groups and an anti-corruption investigation. Prime Minister Edi Rama defends the project as crucial for tourism and EU aspirations.

Kerala Forest dept. introduces India’s first judiciary-integrated digital system for wildlife offences

The HAWK (Hostile Activity Watch Kernel) eliminates the reliance on physical paperwork by establishing a direct digital link to the District Court Management System, streamlining the prosecution of environmental crimes. The system enhances transparency and real-time tracking of cases, enabling officials to monitor crime patterns and case progress across the state.

Kerala Forest Minister unveils 100-day action plan to tackle rising human-wildlife conflict

Department will embark on efforts to assess the carrying capacity of State’s forests to address public concerns regarding animal overpopulation

Nirmala Sitharaman calls for people’s movement to protect environment

Participating in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ plantation programme organised at Chikkajogihalli village in Kudligi taluk on the occasion of World Environment Day, the Finance Minister said the prosperity of humanity depended on preserving nature, wildlife and greenery.

One arrested, six detained in Bengaluru wildlife trafficking probe

Tourists to be banned in Tadoba tiger reserve’s core areas for 3 months with eye on monsoon

The move is aimed at wildlife conservation and the safety of visitors, said officials

Wildlife NGO alleges cruelty to elephants in BBP; officials refute charges

Analysing the link between adaptability and species success of Elvira rat, Cutch rock rat

R. Brawin Kumar, a wildlife biologist, told the rock rats are primary food sources for species such as the Bengal fox. “Their protection and presence in these landscapes is crucial for the local rocky ecosystems they inhabit,” he said.

Government prioritises human life and property: Forest Minister Shibu Baby John

Minister says a 100-day programme will be announced on June 5 to address multiple issues including human-wildlife conflict

‘Settled And Vested Right’: SC Dismisses Plea To Reopen Vantara Wildlife Transfer Case

Supreme Court rejects plea to reopen probes into Vantara wildlife transfers, upholds SIT findings as final, praises Vantara conservation work.

Man killed in wild elephant attack in Kerala’s Athirappilly; protest hartal called

65-year-old attacked near his home in Vaisyeri; locals demand urgent action as human-wildlife conflict intensifies

Three-tier strategy proposed to address rising human-wildlife conflict

The plan focuses on containment, mitigation, and compensation to enhance safety for farmers near forests and provide timely relief to affected families. The Forest department will utilize AI and sensor-based systems to study wildlife behaviour and promote coexistence.

First record of Rusty-spotted cat in UP’s National Chambal sanctuary

The rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus), among the world’s smallest cats, has been documented for the first time in the National Chambal Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh by researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), with the research paper stating the finding also marks the species’ first confirmed record from southern Uttar Pradesh.

Adivasis demand halt to tiger safari push, evictions in south India forests

Indigenous communities in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu are protesting wildlife tourism and tiger reserve expansion. They accuse authorities and conservation groups of commercializing ancestral lands, evicting families, and ignoring their rights. A joint declaration demands an immediate halt to relocations and recognition of their land rights, calling forced conservation 'colonization'.

University of Kerala inks agreement for international project to study cooperative behavior between dolphins and humans

Researchers will use hydrophones, drones, and photo-documentation to study dolphin interactions with each other and fishers. This investigation aims to explore how these human-wildlife interactions inform the evolution of cooperative behaviors, which are rare across species.

Karnataka to soon get India’s second largest international cricket stadium

The move comes despite opposition from a section of farmers and environmentalists who say the proposed stadium, which will come up close to the Karadikkal-Mahadeshwara wildlife corridor, will have an adverse impact on the environment.

From weed to wealth: Assam women turn water hyacinth into livelihoods near rhino habitat

Providing people in fringe areas with an alternative source of livelihood facilitates the conservation of Laokhowa-Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary