The Whale Shark Campaign goes to Minicoy
Minicoy Island, 19 October 2019: After winning hearts in Lakshadweep, the whale shark campaign reached Minicoy Island today. Fishermen around this 4 sq. km, island have been witness to the biggest congregation of whale sharks, the world’s largest fish and it was important to sensitise the populace on its conservation. […] Read more »
International Mangrove Day Celebration in Kerala
Trivandrum, Kerala, July 29, 2019: The UNESCO mandated ‘International Day for the conservation of the mangrove ecosystems’ is celebrated every year on 26July 26. This year International Mangrove Day is indeed a milestone for mangrove conservation in Kerala since the Forest Minister of the state proposed to create a mangrove cell […] Read more »
Strengthening wildlife enforcement in the land of Veerappan
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WTI- IFAW organises wildlife crime prevention training in Greater Manas for frontline forest staff
Geater Manas, Assam, 21 June, 2019: With the rise in concern over issues related to hunting and trading in wildlife, the Wildlife (Protection) Act was enacted in 1972. Back then, it attempted to stop such practices in letter and spirit. This is understood with the fact that the Environment (Protection) […] Read more »
Smooth-coated Otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) is a semi-aquatic mammal with an affinity towards undisturbed wetland habitats. India is home to three different species of otters, amongst which smooth-coated otters are the most widely distributed species across the country. Read more »
Sloth Bear Cub trapped in a snare, successfully rescued by WTI
WTI recently attended to a Sloth Bear Cub trapped in a snare in Swarnachuda Reserve Forest under Nilagiri Beat and Range under Balasore Division in Odisha. The issue was flagged by DFO, Balasore. WTI’s MVS-SBR team, along with Dr Piyush Soren, FVO immediately attended to the trapped bear cub. Read more »
