Chhattisgarh has once again witnessed the tragic consequences of escalating human-elephant conflict after two people lost their lives in separate elephant attacks, triggering fear and uncertainty among residents of forest-fringe villages. The incidents have intensified concerns over increasing encounters between wild elephants and human settlements, with local communities demanding stronger safety measures and long-term solutions....
A tragic incident involving an Asiatic lion has once again brought attention to the growing challenges of human-wildlife coexistence in Gujarat. A farmer lost his life after being attacked by a lion in Amreli district, a region located within the broader landscape inhabited by the state’s iconic lion population. The fatal encounter occurred in a...
Fresh concerns have emerged over the safety and health of Asiatic lions in Gujarat after eight lions reportedly died within a span of just 10 days in the Gir landscape, triggering alarm among conservationists, wildlife experts, and forest officials. The deaths have intensified discussions surrounding wildlife management, disease surveillance, habitat pressures, and the long-term sustainability...
Two cheetahs have been released into the wild at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, marking another important milestone in India’s ongoing cheetah reintroduction programme under Project Cheetah. The move is part of sustained efforts to re-establish the species in its historical range and strengthen ecological balance in central India’s grassland ecosystems. The release was...