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Maharashtra is launching India's first dedicated training center for dogs that detect hidden wildlife contraband like tiger claws and pangolin scales. The facility in Shahapur will train canine squads to help catch wildlife traffickers operating across the country.
After rescuing 654 protected turtles and vultures from smugglers over six years, police in Madhya Pradesh are launching India's first coordinated railway wildlife protection program. The breakthrough mapping effort could save thousands of endangered animals from illegal trade.
A new wave of wildlife tourism is sweeping India, where local guides and naturalists are transforming forest visits into immersive educational experiences. From tracking snow leopards in Ladakh to discovering rare turtles in Assam, these expert-led journeys are helping travelers truly understand the wild.
A leopard cub named Jaggu arrived at India's largest wildlife rescue center near death, suffering from anemia and pneumonia. Today he's thriving, one of 40,000 animals saved since 1999.
A leopard cub named Jaggu was hours from death when rescuers found him alone in the forest. Today he's thriving at a wildlife center that's treated over 40,000 animals and needs support to keep saving lives.
Wildlife experts in Rajasthan successfully radio-collared one of India's rarest wild cats, a male caracal, in a nighttime desert operation. The breakthrough will help scientists protect this elusive species and reduce conflicts between humans and wildlife.
India just broke ground on a revolutionary elevated highway that lets rhinos, tigers, and elephants cross safely underneath while traffic flows above. The $850 million Kaziranga Corridor could save hundreds of animal lives each year while connecting communities across Assam.
Six families in India now sleep peacefully inside the country's first predator-proof housing cluster, where bamboo fences and solar lights create safety without pushing wildlife away. The simple design is already changing how communities can live alongside tigers and leopards.
A Delhi couple quit their corporate jobs to transform Chambal Valley from a forgotten region into a thriving eco-tourism destination. Their safari lodge now empowers locals and protects endangered wildlife.
India will bring together leaders from 95 countries this year for the world's first Global Big Cat Summit, marking a historic moment for wildlife conservation. The announcement came during India's Union Budget 2026, positioning the nation as a global leader in protecting tigers, lions, leopards, and other endangered big cats.
A 27-year-old elephant named Veer, severely injured after years of forced labor, just became the first patient in India's new state-of-the-art elephant ambulance. Wildlife SOS is racing to rescue all of India's suffering "begging" elephants by 2030.
Vivek Menon has spent three decades creating safe passages for elephants to travel between forests, protecting both wildlife and communities. His Wildlife Trust of India has now established 101 corridors that allow these giants to roam freely without human conflict.
Three new cheetah cubs were just born at India's Kuno National Park, bringing the country's total cheetah population to 38 and marking another win for one of the world's boldest wildlife comebacks. The birth comes exactly three years after cheetahs returned to India following seven decades of extinction.
Delhi's only wildlife sanctuary is getting a major upgrade with a dedicated leopard corridor, wildlife underpass, and visitor center to protect big cats and reconnect urban families with nature. The 10-year plan brings hope for urban wildlife across India's crowded cities.
India's tiger population has nearly tripled in 16 years, proving that people and wildlife can thrive together. The country now hosts three-quarters of the world's wild tigers despite having the highest human population density on Earth.
A year after launching, India's Vantara wildlife initiative has treated thousands of rescued animals and returned dozens to the wild. The science-led conservation program is now training hundreds of veterinarians and inspiring the next generation of wildlife protectors.
In Rajasthan, India, 25,000 sacred groves are protecting biodiversity through spiritual beliefs instead of forest rangers. An NGO is now fighting to preserve these ancient oases as they face mounting threats from development.
A single wildlife documentary turned whale shark hunters into protectors in Gujarat, India. Within months of its release, the film sparked national and global protections for a species most people didn't know existed.
Wildlife experts in India have successfully reunited over 100 leopard cubs with their mothers using a simple overnight monitoring system. The method has a 95% success rate and helps young leopards learn crucial survival skills.
A new AI surveillance system will help protect tigers in one of India's largest reserves. The technology gives forest rangers a powerful new tool to monitor wildlife around the clock.
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