Critically Endangered Gharials Released in River Gandak
Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Bihar, January 21, 2015: As part of the restocking programme, 12 critically endangered gharials (Gavialis gangeticus), comprising of one male and 11 females, were released in the Gandak River, Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar Read more »
Rescued Elephant Calf Joins Six others at CWRC
CWRC, January 29, 2015: The six elephant calves being hand-raised at CWRC got a new friend on January 29 after a female calf rescued from Ultapani Range in Manas was brought to IFAW-WTI run CWRC for care Read more »
AIRCEL-WTI distribute bicycles and jackets to Forest Department in Dudhwa
Dudhwa National Park, UP, November, 21, 2014: uilding on its commitment to the cause of tiger conservation in India, Aircel in association with Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), donated critical equipment -- bicycles and jackets-- to the front line staf Read more »
Ex-gratia Support for the Families of Deceased Forest Staff
February 3, 2015: As part of the IFAW-WTI Supplemental Accident Insurance Scheme, ex-gratia support was provided to two families of a Forester and a Tracker who died on duty. Read more »
Gujarat Whale Shark Day Celebrated with Gusto
Somnath, November, 22, 2014: The Gujarat Whale Shark Day was celebrated with gusto in Somnath on 22nd November. Nearly 600 children from 50 different schools and fishing community participated in the event. Read more »
IFAW-WTI Welcomes the Rise in Tiger Numbers Across the Country
New Delhi, January 22, 2015: The latest study on tiger population puts the number at 2226 as compared to 1706 in 2010, a jump of 30 per cent. Even the experts who were part of the study were pleasantly surprised with these numbers. Read more »
Wildlife Awareness through Football, a WTI Initiative
Koilamati, February 2, 2015: Semelangso FC won the ‘Elephant Football Cup 2015’ which was based on the theme of 'Playing to Save the Wildlife'. The tournament held in Koilamati village in Karbi Anglong district of Assam was jointly organized by WTI Read more »
Safety of Wildlife through Conservation Entrepreneurship in Arunachal Pradesh
Pakke, Seijosa, Arunachal Pradesh, November 27, 2014: To contain wildlife hunting by the tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) carried out an intensive training programme on alternative wildlife products at Pakke Ti Read more »
Human Chain Campaign Against Poaching and Encroachment in Manas
Manas NP, Baksa, November 29, 2014: In continuation of the Manas Pride campaign, IFAW-WTI in association with the Department of Forest and All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), Betbari, carried out an anti-poaching and encroachment campaign through ‘Huma Read more »
Health Camp for Captive Elephants in Rongia
Rongia, Assam, November 23, 2014: WTI veterinarians organised a health camp for captive elephants in Dipila Khutara Mandir, Kuruwa range of North Kamrup Division, Rongia on 23rd November. Seven elephants were brought for health check up. Read more »
