Over the years, the Nilgiris, a global biodiversity hotspot, have been a source of inspiration, a place of education and magical experiences for millions. We bring to you a collection of personal histories of individuals who have experienced this m Read more »
Like a stone: A little known story of a beloved IFAW-WTI animal keeper, Ontai
Kaziranga, July 12, 2013: The civil unrest of the 80's in Assam forced a number of young people to give up their studies and take up professions which weren't necessarily on the right side of the law. Read more »
Landmark SC judgment to clear Corbett TR of encroachment
Kalagarh (Uttarakhand), December 3, 2013: In a landmark judgment yesterday, the Supreme Court accepted and upheld the report of the Central Empowered Committee to return the encroached New Kalagarh irrigation colony to the Corbett Tiger Reserve. Read more »
Dhamlej explodes in colour for Whale Shark Day 2013
Dhamlej, December 3, 2013: It takes a fishing village to save a fish. Read more »
Whale Shark Conservation Project kicks off self documentation scheme
Sutrapada (Gujarat), August 31, 2012: Taking Whale Shark conservation in the state of Gujarat to the next level, a “self documentation scheme” was launched last week to ensure minimum stress to whale sharks by speeding up rescue operations. Read more »
Rock solid conservation warrior: IFAW-WTI animal keeper from Manas gets Wildlife Service Award
Mumbai, December 6, 2013: Maheshwar Basumatary aka Ontai, an animal keeper with IFAW-WTI’s Greater Manas Conservation Project has been honoured with this year’s prestigious Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Service Award. Read more »
IFAW-WTI host workshop to address animal emergencies during disasters
Guwahati, 15th December 2013: IFAW-WTI in collaboration with Assam Forest Department is organising a four day ‘Disaster Relief Workshop and ERN meet’ for animal rescuers and rehabilitators from across the country, beginning today. Read more »
CWRC, December 13, 2013: The male small-clawed otter pup being hand-reared at the IFAW-WTI run Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) has begun fishing successfully, paving way for its planned rehabilitation back to the wild. Read more »
Notorious trader and poacher Ranjitsingh arrested
Andhra Pradesh, December 17, 2013: In a significant step forward in the fight against poaching, notorious poacher Ranjitsingh and two of his aides, Jagdish and Sarabjit, were arrested from the Vijaynagar area of Andhra Pradesh Sunday morning by a tea Read more »
Over 500 cattle get preventive vaccines in UP
Dudhwa, December 17, 2013: WTI set up a livestock immunisation camp in three fringe villages of Dudhwa National Park, as part of the UP Carnivore Conservation Project, supported by Aircel Limited. Read more »
