Unique methods to build awareness sparks interest in Educators
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Vhali, the inflatable model of the whale shark caught the eye of the international participants at the Education for Sustainable Development(ESD) International Conference, between 18th to 20th January 2005 at Ahmedabad. Read more »
Insurance Shield for Guardians of the Wild
New Delhi: A unique insurance scheme initiated by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), under its Van Rakshak Programme (VRP), to provide insurance cover to forest guards and casual workers of all protected areas in the country that was formally launched in 2001 has covered 21 states today. Four years […] Read more »
Whale Shark Draws Crowds in Ahmedabad School
Ahmedabad: A 40 ft whale shark in the middle of a basket ball court at St. Xavier’s Loyola Hall, Ahmedabad drew young and old alike and caught the imagination of visitors, who had a field day out at Bal Vividha. The model was displayed by the Wildlife Trust of India […] Read more »
Quality Control For Wildlife Trade
New Delhi : “Honour among thieves” came to light when signatures and stamps were found on seized leopard skins certifying approval of the quality. A large consignment of leopard and otter skins was intercepted and seized by the Delhi Police on 6th April 2005 . Many of the leopard skins had a rubber stamp […] Read more »
Seventh Venu Menon National Animal Awards
February : The 7th Venu Menon National Animal Awards Ceremony was held today at a glittering function in New Delhi to honor people who have worked towards animal care. Former Prime Minister, Mr. I.K. Gujral was the chief guest for the occasion. Read more »
Punjab Wildlife Officials to be Trained in Tranquilizing Techniques
Chandigarh: A gun will fire at the Chhatbir zoo tomorrow. Only, this gun will demonstrate the process of tranquilizing a wild animal to a group of Forest and Wildlife officials from Punjab. Read more »
Elephant Experts Condemn Australian Zoo Plan
New Delhi: Vivek Menon, Executive Director of the Wildlife Trust of India and Director of IFAW in India has joined forces with five other renowned elephant experts from the world to prevent Australia from importing Asian elephants from Thailand for its proposed captive breeding program. Read more »
Demolitions to Drive Away Encroachers
New Delhi : A demolition blitz carried out today by the District Administration of Gautam Buddh Nagar has proved a point to encroachers in the protected area of Okhla Bird Sanctuary. The existence of illegal structures were a cause of serious disturbance to the Okhla Bird Sanctuary, which is only […] Read more »
China Will Not Give Tibetan Antelopes To India
New Delhi: China has refused to give Tibetan Antelopes to India for captive breeding to supply shahtoosh weavers in Jammu and Kashmir with shahtoosh wool. This was made public at a meeting of CITES Tiger Enforcement Task Force by the Chinese delegation, which is in India . The Chinese delegation’s […] Read more »
Four Arrest Warrants Against Sansar Chand in Delhi
New Delhi : The court of the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) at Tis Hazari issued non-bailable warrants against the notorious wildlife trader Sansar Chand in four cases pending against him on Saturday 21st May 2005 . The cases related to his involvement in wildlife offences starting from 1988 […] Read more »
