WCD and IFAW-WTI train and equip Bhutan’s forest rangers for tiger protection
Thimphu (Bhutan), October 22, 2013: The Wildlife Conservation Division of Bhutan along with the International Fund for Animal Welfare – Wildlife Trust of India (IFAW-WTI) have launched a month-long training for around 450 forest rangers for effectiv Read more »
Leaders for Nature – India discusses strategy at the CII’s 8th Sustainability Solutions Summit
New Delhi, October 14, 2013: A special plenary session was held to introduce the Leaders for Nature - India at the CII’s 8th Sustainability Solutions Summit this evening in New Delhi. Read more »
Seizures indicate a worrying trend for Indian wildlife
Two persons from a nomadic tribe were arrested with 21 leopard claws from Trimbakeshwar near Nasik in Central India, last Saturday, by the Maharashtra Forest Department, assisted by International Fund for Animal Welfare-Wildlife Trust of India. Read more »
Over the years, the Nilgiris, a global biodiversity hotspot, have been a source of inspiration, a place of education and magical experiences for millions. We bring to you a collection of personal histories of individuals who have experienced this m Read more »
Like a stone: A little known story of a beloved IFAW-WTI animal keeper, Ontai
Kaziranga, July 12, 2013: The civil unrest of the 80's in Assam forced a number of young people to give up their studies and take up professions which weren't necessarily on the right side of the law. Read more »
Landmark SC judgment to clear Corbett TR of encroachment
Kalagarh (Uttarakhand), December 3, 2013: In a landmark judgment yesterday, the Supreme Court accepted and upheld the report of the Central Empowered Committee to return the encroached New Kalagarh irrigation colony to the Corbett Tiger Reserve. Read more »
Dhamlej explodes in colour for Whale Shark Day 2013
Dhamlej, December 3, 2013: It takes a fishing village to save a fish. Read more »
Whale Shark Conservation Project kicks off self documentation scheme
Sutrapada (Gujarat), August 31, 2012: Taking Whale Shark conservation in the state of Gujarat to the next level, a “self documentation scheme” was launched last week to ensure minimum stress to whale sharks by speeding up rescue operations. Read more »
Rock solid conservation warrior: IFAW-WTI animal keeper from Manas gets Wildlife Service Award
Mumbai, December 6, 2013: Maheshwar Basumatary aka Ontai, an animal keeper with IFAW-WTI’s Greater Manas Conservation Project has been honoured with this year’s prestigious Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Service Award. Read more »
IFAW-WTI host workshop to address animal emergencies during disasters
Guwahati, 15th December 2013: IFAW-WTI in collaboration with Assam Forest Department is organising a four day ‘Disaster Relief Workshop and ERN meet’ for animal rescuers and rehabilitators from across the country, beginning today. Read more »
