RNP director takes pride in Yogi’s upbringing
Chilla: Without the intervention of Rajaji National Park (RNP) Director, Mr. Sunil Pandey, the recently rescued elephant calf may not have got all the care and attention it is getting now. Mr Pandey was one of the first to reach Chiderwala village in Khasnrao Range on Aril 23 when a […] Read more »
Yogi adjusts to new life in Chilla elephant camp
Chilla:Yogi, the elephant rescued by the Forest Department officials of Rajaji National Park (RNP), has adjusted very well to his new surroundings in the elephant camp in the Chilla Range. Read more »
Transmitters to track migrations of sea turtles
New Delhi: On April 20, four Olive Ridley turtles became the first sea turtles in India to be released into the sea, each with a satellite transmitter strapped to its back, to enable a group of scientists led by the American turtle expert Dr Jack Frazier to track their movements. […] Read more »
Rescued calf at RNP doing well
Chilla: With the active support of the Uttaranchal Forest Department, WTI has been able to put into practice a schematic feeding schedule for the rescued elephant calf Mahesh Yogi at Rajaji National Park (RNP). Latest reports from WTI volunteer Ms. Kadambari, posted to assist the RNP staff in rearing the […] Read more »
Study on illegal wildlife trade in two states
New Delhi: In September 2001, WTI was awarded a contract by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal forest departments to conduct a nine-month study of the illegal trade in wildlife, its parts and products in these two states, including the Indo-Nepal trade. Read more »
Simha Mitra Awards for 5 Kuno WLS staff
New Delhi: The Samrakshan Trust presented the first Simha Mitra (Friends of the Lion) awards to three forest guards and two range officers of the Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary in Village Agraa, Vijaypur subdivision, District Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh. Read more »
Re-homed in Bannerghatta National Park
Tigers: ‘The Italians’Date of Birth: N/A King, Royale, Harak and Zeudy were rescued from appalling conditions by the Big Cat Project. The five tigers had been confiscated from an Italian circus and caged in a tiny ‘beast-wagon’ for over 18 months. The five lived at the Big Cat Sanctuary, Kent […] Read more »
Six hybrid tigers given new home in India
Bangalore: For Ginny, Royale, Zeudy, Harak, King and Roque, six hybrid tigers(of Sibreian strain) rescued from captivity in Europe, the Bannerghatta National Park, has become their new home. On Monday (April 29, 2002) they were released into a brand new sanctuary, established near the National Park, especially for them. Read more »
New home for Dudhwa’s amorous rhino
New Delhi: Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is faced with a piquant situation. The dominant male rhino , Baanke, has been fighting so much for his females, that he has ended up killing two rivals and injuring many others. His extreme behaviour has the Forest Department worried, as not only are they […] Read more »
Forest Guards trained in unarmed combat
For the first time in India, former Army commandos trained forest guards in the art of fighting bare handed. With poaching being the second largest income generating illegal business after narcotics, most poachers have access to sophisticated weaponry. In comparison, most forest guards are unarmed, with few having access to […] Read more »
