Weaving stories and spinning yarns to bring back Manas
Rowmari, Assam, 29 September 2014: The IFAW-WTI initiatives to provide green livelihoods to communities under the Greater Manas Conservation Project went a step further with a three week long training workshop in weaving techniques Read more ›
Another orphan male elephant calf admitted to CWRC
Kaziranga, October 3, 2014: The tempo of rescuing elephant calves seems unabated with the arrival of yet another male calf at the IFAW-WTI run Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC). Read more ›
Livestock health check up and treatment camp in Uttar Pradesh
Dudhwa, Sept 22, 2014: As a part of a healthcare drive for wild and domestic animals, WTI’s project team in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in collaboration with Uttar Pradesh Forest Department and Aircel conducted a livestock health check-up. Read more ›
Solar power fences erected in Kerala help mitigate human-elephant conflict
Kerala, Sept 23, 2014: As part of Wildlife Trust of India’s Rapid Action Project (RAP), supported by European Tierschutzstiftung (ETS), two power fences have been erected in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, as well as the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary. Read more ›
Second elephant calf rescued from the island
Kaziranga, September 23, 2014: The rescue of the female elephant calf from Uma Tamuni island in the Brahmaputra saw her entry last week to the IFAW-WTI run CWRC where she is currently under the process of stabilization. Read more ›
Protection of Gaurs in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
NBR, Sept 30, 2014: To enable a conflict-free existence between humans and gaurs (Bos gaurus) in the region, the Keystone Foundation with assistance from WTI has started a Rapid Action Project supported by CAF India in areas in and around Kotagiri. Read more ›
Minister Launches Manual on Humane Training of Elephant Calves in Kerala
Trivandrum, Oct 9, 2014: Boosting welfare efforts of captive elephants, the city today saw the launch of renowned elephant trainer Dr Andrew McLean’s book ‘Hasthisiksha - a manual on humane training of elephants calves destined for permanent captivi Read more ›
Forest Rangers in Bhutan undergo refresher training on wildlife crime
Thimpu (Bhutan), October 8, 2014: The International Fund for Animal Welfare – Wildlife Trust of India (IFAW-WTI) starts its refresher training today for select forest rangers in Bhutan, under its ongoing trans-boundary conservation initiatives. Read more ›
Refresher training reinforces steely resolve among Bhutan rangers to combat illegal wildlife trade
Bhutan, October 9, 2014: In Bhutan, as a trainer in the IFAW-WTI Wildlife Crime Prevention Training, Jose Louies writes about the training so far, as well as about the country, its rangers and the organised wildlife crime they fight everyday. Read more ›
Wildlife week celebrated with gusto across India!
NOIDA, October 13, 2014: While officially Wildlife Week happens from October 2-7 every year, we at Wildlife Trust of India cannot get enough of celebrating our natural heritage! Read more ›
