Indian Wildlife

Vatsala, India’s legendary elephant and Asia’s oldest, lived over 100 years. Though she is no more, her grace, leadership, and role in Panna’s conservation remain unforgettable.

India’s Asiatic lion population rises from 523 to 891, says Union Minister Bhupender Yadav

On World Lion Day, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav hailed Gujarat’s Gir forest as the last refuge of the Asiatic lion, announcing the population has grown to 891, double in a decade, alongside a ₹180 crore plan to strengthen conservation and ecotourism.

10 Unique Facts About Blackbuck – The Rare and Endangered Indian Antelope

Graceful and swift, the blackbuck is one of India’s most unique antelopes. Here are 10 fascinating and lesser-known facts about this endangered species that highlight its rarity and charm.

Ranthambore’s tigress Riddhi enjoys ‘pool party day’ with her cubs, video goes viral

Tigress Riddhi, also named T-124, was captured playing a happy afternoon with her cubs inside Rajasthan's Ranthambore National Park.

Why over 6.82 lakh olive ridley turtles flock for mass nesting at Odisha’s Rushikulya river mouth

Over 6.82 lakh olive ridley turtles have flocked to Odisha's Rushikulya River mouth for mass nesting, breaking last year's record and reaffirming the site's importance for this endangered species.

'Rare Bird species': 12 critically endangered Great Indian Bustard spotted in Rajasthan; see image

The birds spotted on Monday are believed to be three- to four-year-old females, with some males under a year old.

India has 3,167 tigers, reveals latest tiger census released by PM

The Prime Minister spent the morning at the scenic Bandipur Tiger Reserve where he went on a jeep safari and got a glimpse of the wildlife, natural beauty and biodiversity.

In Photos: Velavadar Blackbuck Sanctuary, an ode to India's biodiversity

There are several Indian landscapes teeming with different varieties of wildlife - one only has to look beyond the usual suspects.

[Explainer] Why is India a major hub for wildlife trafficking?

Wildlife trafficking is the fourth largest form of transnational organised crime (after smuggling of drugs, human trafficking, and counterfeiting) worth an estimated £15 billion per annum.

World Wildlife Day 2022: Tiger conservation, and the Tx2 project

India's tiger population grew from 1,411 in 2006 to 2,967 tigers as per the 2018 census. With the deadline of the Tx2 project this year, has the world doubled its tiger population too?