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 »
IFAW-WTI team starts work at Hud Hud affected Vishakhapatnam
Vishakhapatnam, October 23, 2014: While the country celebrates its biggest festival Diwali, a dedicated team of staff and ERN members from IFAW-WTI are toiling away restoring badly damaged enclosures at the zoo in Vishakhapatnam. Read more »
Humane captive elephant training workshop unfolds in Assam
Manas, October 27, 2014: Following the refresher workshop in Kerala on alternate humane techniques on training captive elephants, a similar four-day refresher workshop was organised by WTI with Dr Andrew Mclean, in Manas National Park, Assam. Read more »
First Time in India an App That Helps in Reporting Wildlife Crimes
New Delhi, November 3, 2014: In a major boost to combating wildlife crimes, for the first time in India, WTI with support of WCCB has developed an Android based smartphone application wherein users can report wildlife crimes from across India! Read more »
