Animal Welfare & Cruelty
321 animals have ‘disappeared’ from Kolkata’s Alipore Zoo: Case filed in Calcutta High Court
Several shocking allegations have emerged surrounding Kolkata's 148-year-old Alipore Zoo. City-based voluntary organisation 'Swajan' has filed a case in the Calcutta High Court, alleging...
From decline to revival: South Bengal forests witness a remarkable wildlife comeback after years of neglect
Once teetering on the brink of ecological collapse, the forests of Jhargram in South Bengal are now scripting a story of resilience and revival....
Wildlife hospitals in North Bengal get green signal: A new chapter in conservation begins
In a major breakthrough for wildlife conservation, the West Bengal government has officially approved the construction of dedicated wildlife hospitals in North Bengal —...
CSR News: Vantara Organises International Wildlife Welfare Training for Congolese Delegates
As part of its global wildlife conservation efforts, Vantara – an initiative founded by Anant Ambani – is currently hosting a 15-member delegation from...
बिहार में नागपंचमी पर एक ऐसा मेला लगता है, जिसे देखकर सामान्य लोगों के रोंगटे खड़े हो जाएं।
बिहार के समस्तीपुर जिले के विभूतिपुर प्रखंड के सिंघिया घाट में नागपंचमी के अवसर पर सांपों का अनोखा और अद्भुत मेला लगता है, जो...
Now stray dogs in Bengaluru to eat chicken rice daily, BBMP launches scheme
A mid-day meal scheme to feed stray dogs? Wait what? Yes, you read that right! At a time when cruelty against stray animals is...
Solar fencing to curb elephant attacks in Jalpaiguri’s forest fringe areas led to 25 deaths in 4 months
In response to the rising number of elephant attacks on human settlements, the Jalpaiguri Forest Department has launched a major project to install solar-powered...
CSR News: 33,400 Olive Ridley Turtle Hatchlings Released in Pondicherry through CSR
Pondicherry, India: Marico Limited has partnered with Department of Forest and Wildlife, Tourism Development Department of the Government of Puducherry and village panchayats for a...
Asia’s Oldest Elephant, Vatsala, Dies at 100 in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna Tiger Reserve
The beloved matriarch, known as “Dadi Maa,” leaves behind a legacy of care, leadership, and conservation.
Vatsala, the Grand Old Lady of the Jungle, Passes...
Ministry of Environment Urges WII to Resubmit Annual Report on Captive Elephant Data
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has reportedly asked the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to resubmit its annual progress report on...
“Not Interested: Female Octopuses Throw Shade… and Shells”
Turns out, it’s not just humans who deal with unwanted attention—female octopuses have their own way of saying “back off.” And it’s a lot...
What is Zoonosis? How to keep your pets clean to prevent zoonotic diseases?
Zoonosis comprises infectious diseases that transmit from animals to humans. Zoonotic pathogens may be bacterial, viral or parasitic, or may involve unconventional agents and...