First ever training workshop for J&K field staff on conflict management
Jasrota, April 22, 2015: For the first time in J&K, WTI in collaboration with the state Forest Department conducted a three-day training workshop from April 20-23, for the field staff on Human Wildlife Conflict Mitigation at Jasrota, Jammu Read more ›
Tokay Gecko Released Back to the Wild
Kaziranga, May 1, 2015: In a swift operation that lasted all of an hour, the IFAW-WTI team from the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) rescued and released a Tokay gecko back to the wild near Kaziranga NP in Assam Read more ›
Nine Vultures Released Back into the Wild
In a decision by the Assam Forest Department nine vultures that survived poisoning and were rescued from Chengeligaon under Doomdooma Forest Division (Talap Range), were released back in to the wild. Read more ›
Two New Bear Cubs at IFAW-WTI run CBRC
Itanagar, May 2, 2015:The IFAW-WTI run CBRC rescued two Asiatic black bear cubs from a family in Itanagar. As it was too late for experts from IFAW-WTI to attempt a reunion with the mother, the team took possession of the cubs for hand raising Read more ›
Dr. Samshul Ali, a veterinarian with IFAW-WTI’s EA MVS Unit, recalls his experiences of saving the beautiful Burmese pythons in Assam. He mentions that his heart bleeds when this magnificent specie becomes a victim of human wrath Read more ›
Elephant Calf admitted to CWRC
Kaziranga, May 16, 2015: A lone male elephant calf was rescued by the villagers and Forest Department from Sonpura Range in Arunachal Pradesh. The calf was taken to CBRC and later shifted IFAW-WTI run CWRC. Read more ›
WTI Counts 829 Sarus Cranes in Eastern UP
Maharajgunj, May 22, 2015: In an exercise supported by WTI, grassroots level Sarus Protection Committees counted sarus cranes in Maharajganj district of Eastern UP. Altogether, 829 sarus cranes were counted during this community based initiative Read more ›
Dr Panjit Basumatary is elated. A rhino calf found in the backyard of a house, attacked by a tiger, recovers from his injuries and walks into the open for the first time. IFAW-WTI veterinarian, Dr Basumatary, recounts his experience of saving this r Read more ›
WTI Allots Houses in Lottery Draw to 19 Families Living in Elephant Corridor
Ram Terang, May 25, 2015: In a significant development, WTI allotted houses to 19 families of Ram Terang Village in a lottery draw. These families had voluntarily decided to relocate from the village located within the Kalapahar-Doigurung corriddor Read more ›
Infusing innovation with tradition
Sondlagondi, May 28, 2015: Villagers give gifts to brides during weddings and to see an improved cook stove, developed by WTI, being given away as gift proves how WTI’s activities in the village have become part part of this age old tradition Read more ›
