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Heat, not disease, caused deaths of 8 lion cubs in Gir forest

17 lions showing signs of illness quarantined and treated; 12 released into the wild and five will follow soon

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.

Youth dies after scooter collides with wild boar

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.

Farmer trampled to death by wild elephant in Thalavadi hills

The latest fatality comes a day after a construction worker was killed in an elephant attack in the Kadambur Hills on Wednesday night

IPS officer’s wife killed in wild elephant attack in Kodagu

According to reports, Sandhya had ventured into the coffee estate along with two others

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

Video showing wild elephant charging at vehicle goes viral, Bhadra Tiger Reserve officials launch probe

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

Protest at Athirappilly in Kerala after fatal wild elephant attack

Residents block Chalakudy–Anamalai road, demand urgent safety measures

Man killed in wild elephant attack in Kil Kotagiri

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.

Woman killed, husband injured in wild elephant attack in Kerala’s Wayanad

Local residents said the presence of a wild elephant was detected in the area two weeks ago

Wild elephant ‘Chillikomban’ injured in fight with another tusker before being washed away in PAP canal

Kerala’s iconic wild elephant ‘Chillikomban’ dies after being washed away in Parambikulam Aliyar Project contour canal

Chillikomban was known as a docile tusker that lived amongst people in the Nelliampathi region, without causing trouble. The tusker would traverse to the Tamil Nadu side during musth and return to the home turf, recalled a biologist from Kerala.