Amur falcons welcomed again in Nagaland; villages renew pledge to save them!

Wokha, October 21, 2014: Upon the arrival of the Amur falcons, the villagers of Ashaa, Pangti and Sungro once again reaffirmed their last year’s commitment and dedication to protect the falcons with the support of WTI and Nagaland Forest Department. Read more ›

Accidental Insurance given to Section Officer injured while mitigating human-elephant conflict

Wayanad, October 13, 2014: IFAW-WTI has handed over an ex-gratia of 25000 INR to injured Section Forest Officer V R Shaji of the Tholpety Range of Wayanad WLS as part of their Accidental Insurance Scheme of the Van Rakshak Project (VRP). Read more ›

2.5 kg Asian elephant ivory and 50 kg antlers/horns seized in; six arrested

Bandipur, Sept 19 2014: The Karnataka State Forest Department along with the Karnataka Police Department, with assistance from WTI and Voice for Wildlife, seized 2.5 kg of Asian elephant ivory and 50 kg of antlers and horns, last week. Read more ›

33 wild animals rescued by IFAW-WTI Mobile Veterinary Services in Kaziranga during the floods

Kaziranga, September 1, 2014: Four Mobile Veterinary Service (MVS) units o IFAW-WTI along with the State Forest Department, NGOs and the local community, have rescued 33 wild animals wh who had moved out during the recent flood wave in KNP. Read more ›

Animals move to higher lands, as flood waters inundate Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga, August 17 2014: On constant vigil with the ongoing floods in Kaziranga National Park, the IFAW-WTI run CWRC is all set with a team of veterinarians, animal keepers, biologists and other conservationists to safeguard the affected wildlife. Read more ›

Circle of life in Manas, India: rehabilitated rhinos continue to thrive

Manas, August 16, 2014: Dr Bhaskar Choudhury, Regional Head (Assam) of WTI wrote this blog as he was monitoring the rehabilitated rhinos, now proud mothers in the wild, and fondly remembering being there when they first came in as orphan calves. Read more ›

Anil Kumble launches Vivek Menon’s Indian Mammals- A Field Guide in Bangalore

Well known international cricketer and wildlife lover Anil Kumble today joined hands with Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) to support the cause of conservation at the book launch of WTI's CEO Vivek Menon’s Indian Mammals- A Field Guide. Read more ›

Address by H.E. Lyonpo Yeshey Dorji, H’ble Minister of Agriculture and Forests, Royal Govt of Bhutan

Paro, Bhutan, February 10, 2014:The opening speech of H.E. Lyonpo Yeshey Dorji, H'ble Minister of Agriculture and Forests, Royal Govt of Bhutan at the Opening Ceremony of the 2nd Prevention of Wildlife Trade Workshop organised by IFAW-WTI with DoFPS Read more ›

Covering wells and trenches in Jharkhand to save elephants

Jharkhand, February 3, 2014: Securing a future for the elephant ‘the heritage animal’ in India, its continued survival in the wild constitute a major challenge faced by wildlife conservationists. Read more ›

Anti-snare patrolling helping wildlife of Meghamalai

Theni, Friday, January 17, 2014: Wildlife Foundation (WF), a Meghamalai based conservation organisation, with the aid of Wildlife Trust of India, along with the support of the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and Aircel, has started anti-snare patrolling Read more ›