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India's Mugger Crocodile Is Thriving in Urban Waterways, and What That Tells Us About Adaptation

An Ancient Animal in a Changed WorldCrocodylus palustris, the mugger crocodile, has been swimming through the Indian subcontinent's rivers for roughly 26 million years. Today, a significant number of them are swimming through sewage-fed lakes on the edges of Ahmedabad, irrigation channels outside Vadodara, and the silted reservoirs that supply…

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Himachal signs MoU with ISB to unlock Rs 22,600 crore forest economy potential

Himachal Pradesh Forest Department and ISB-BIPP signed a five-year pact. This partnership aims to unlock the state's forest economy potential. Science and technology will enable better forest governance and resource utilization. The initiative focuses on community-led enterprises and sustainable livelihood opportunities. This collaboration will strengthen rural economies and conserve forest…

The Economic Times

5 Caves in India That Go Deeper Underground Than Expected and Reward Every Kilometre of Spelunking

Krem Liat Prah, Meghalaya, The Longest Cave in the Indian SubcontinentAt 31 kilometres of surveyed passage, Krem Liat Prah in the East Jaintia Hills is the longest cave in South Asia. Tourists who arrive at the entrance expecting a short walk with a guide come out two hours later having…

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Six Indian Eco-Lodges That Practice Genuine Sustainability, Not Just Green Marketing

Bison Resort, Wayanad, KeralaBison Resort sits inside the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary buffer zone, and it earns that address. The lodge runs on solar power for over 80% of its electricity load, composts all organic waste on-site, and has a documented no-plastic policy that extends to guest toiletries, refillable dispensers, cloth…

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How a Sloth Bear Mother Carries and Protects Her Cubs in Ways No Other Bear Does

The Only Bear That Carries Its YoungOf all the world's eight bear species, only the sloth bear, Melursus ursinus, routinely carries cubs on her back, and she does it not for a few minutes but for months at a stretch. Cubs begin riding at around four to six weeks of…

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India Wildlife Safari Planning: What First-Timers Miss Before Booking a Tiger Reserve

The Permit System Will Confuse You the First TimeEvery national park in India divides its core zone into numbered safari zones, and each zone has a fixed daily quota of jeeps. Ranthambore, for instance, has six zones in its core area. Zones 1, 2, and 3 sit closer to the…

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Goa iron ore dispute: Villagers clash with forest officials over transport from reserve area

A clash erupted between a group of villagers and forest department officials in Kushavati district of Goa. The incident occurred when forest officials stopped villagers from Kolamb transporting iron ore from a proposed reserve area. State Minister Subhash Phal Desai stated that the ore was being moved to create a…

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Conduct audit to find out how many saplings planted last year have survived: Khandre

Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre sets deadline for sapling audit, warns against illegal activities, and emphasizes online systems for forest management.

The Hindu

Jalagamparai and Bheeman falls in Jawadhu Hills remain open for tourists

Forest Department allows tourists to visit Jalagamparai and Bheeman falls despite heavy rains in Tirupattur and Tiruvannamalai districts.

The Hindu

Forest department catches panther in Papanasam

Forest Department personnel caged a panther that was roaming the villages near Papanasam in the district on Saturday

The Hindu

The burning hills of Uttarakhand

Five people were killed in May in forest fires that have been raging in Uttarakhand since November 2023. The forest department attributes the fires to out-migration, high-tension wires, and the abundance of pine trees, while the State government has said in the Supreme Court that the fires are completely man-made.

The Hindu

Health check-up camp conducted for forest staff

HEARt organisation conducts health camp for Forest Department personnel, emphasizing preventive measures and early screening for better health.

The Hindu

CPI wants T.N. Forest Department’s draft elephant corridor plan withdrawn

CPI urges Tamil Nadu government to withdraw elephant corridor plan due to lack of local input and potential negative impact.

The Hindu

Forest Department to plant 11,700 saplings to shore up Mysuru’s green cover this year

Forest Department plans to plant 11,700 saplings in Mysuru, with public involvement crucial for tree survival and city's green cover.

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Uttarakhand government takes action against 17 employees for negligence in controlling forest fires

Amid concern over the forest fires in Uttarakhand, the state's Forest Department has taken strict action against 17 employees for negligence in controlling the blaze. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Tiger tranquilised on private land, shifted to Bannerghatta

Forest Department tranquilises tiger in Mysuru after it strays onto private land, eventually relocating it to wildlife rescue center.

The Hindu

Forest Department invites suggestions on draft guidelines on exotic species declaration

Tamil Nadu Forest Department seeks feedback on guidelines for monitoring exotic species, allowing non-native birds with proper licensing.

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Proposal moved for subsidised canteen facilities for forest personnel

Proposal for subsidised canteen facilities for Forest Department field staff gaining traction, awaiting approval from higher authorities.

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Tahr census to be undertaken in Mukurthi National Park

UDHAGAMANDAMALAM A Tahr census at Mukurthi National Park by Forest Department staff in ten teams over three days.

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Forest officials capture one more tusker in Hassan

The Forest Department officials captured one more tusker after sedating it with tranquilizer dart at Nidigere forest near Hettur in Sakleshpur taluk of Hassan on Sunday.

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Gaur poaching in Nagarahole trigger concerns

Forest Department in Mysuru concerned over repeated poaching of gaurs in Nagarahole, intensifying efforts to solve the mystery.

The Hindu

An elephant mourning its calf blocks traffic in Bandipur

Elephant mourns calf's death, blocks traffic in Bandipur; Forest Department removes carcass to clear highway.

The Hindu

30 years on, eco-restoration of stream a success

In two years, Forest department has initiated eco-restoration with support of UNDP and NABARD and systematically removed exotic species allowing natural grasses to flourish – in turn sustaining the rejuvenated stream.

The Hindu

To beat the heat, mini shower systems installed at Elephant Rescue Centre near Tiruchi

Forest Department in Tiruchi installs mini shower systems for captive elephants to beat the summer heat, improving their well-being.

The Hindu

Forest Department extends search operation to Perambalur district

The elusive leopard, which was believed to have moved to Ariyalur from Mayiladuthurai, is suspected to have strayed into Perambalur district on Saturday

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