Ivory poachers busted in Kerala

Idukki (Kerala): Authorities in Kerala have busted a gang of ivory poachers suspected of killing a young tusker in Kuttampuza Forest Range, Idukki district, earlier this month. Read more »

Endangered Hoolock gibbon infant under care in CWRC

Kaziranga National Park (Assam): An infant western Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) rescued from Borgaon near Dibru Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary late last week, was admitted to the IFAW-WTI run Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) yesterday for hand-raising and possible rehabilitation. The mother of the gibbon was found dead. Read more »

Elephant, injured in conflict, gets treatment

Udalguri (Assam): A wild sub-adult makhna (tuskless male elephant), severely injured during a conflict with humans in Nunoipara tea estate near Nunoi range, Udalguri (Bodoland), about a fortnight ago, has recovered considerably through continuous medical care being provided by the Assam Forest Department. Read more »

Owl confiscated from a faith healer in Noida

Delhi: A mottled wood owl (Strix ocellata) was confiscated yesterday from a wandering faith healer in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, by the trade control team of the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI). The bird was handed over to the Forest Department officials. Read more »

Wildlife Groups Seek Halt to Polar Bear Trade

Washington D.C.: The International Fund for Animal Welfare, Humane Society International, and Defenders of Wildlife have urged the United States to lead the way to end international commercial trade in polar bears, including hides, trophies, rugs and other polar bear parts. The United States has an opportunity to submit a […] Read more »

Recording of evidence against Pataudi to begin on December 15

Faridabad (Haryana): Haryana Environment Court today continued its hearing against Mansur Ali Khan alias Tiger Pataudi, former captain, Indian cricket team, and his accomplices, accused of hunting the endangered blackbuck in June 2005. The court decided to begin recording pre-charge evidence against the accused on the next hearing scheduled for […] Read more »

WTI documentaries shortlisted for India’s premier environment film awards

New Delhi: Two documentaries featuring Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) projects have been shortlisted for the prestigious Vatavaran Awards, and final screenings which began yesterday in the India Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi. The WTI films  – ‘On the Right Track’ and ‘A Shawl to Die for’ – were among […] Read more »

BTC-IFAW-WTI hand raising rare clouded leopard cubs in Assam

Kokrajhar (Assam): An orphaned pair of clouded leopard cubs, rescued from villagers planning to sell it, is being hand raised by an BTC-IFAW-WTI (Bodoland Territorial Council – International Fund for Animal Welfare – Wildlife Trust of India) team in India’s north-east Assam state for possible long term rehabilitation in the […] Read more »

Injured crested serpent eagle treated and released

Talap (Assam): An injured crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela), found by a local in Talap near Dibru Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, was treated and released by the IFAW-WTI run Mobile Veterinary Service (MVS), about a fortnight ago. Read more »

Traumatised slow loris released after stabilisation in IFAW-WTI MVS station

Dholagaon (Assam): A slow loris (Nycticebus bengalensis) rescued from Dholagaon near Dibru Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary by the Assam Forest Department, was released following treatment by the IFAW-WTI Mobile Veterinary Service (MVS) unit, last week. Read more »