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Two elephants die of electrocution in Erode and Krishnagiri districts, another dies after delivering calf

Two elephants electrocuted in Erode & Krishnagiri districts; 6 die in western TN this year. Female elephant in Krishnagiri died after biting electric motor wire. In Erode, illegal electric fencing caused death. Protest by local villagers to release 3 farmers. Female elephant in Krishnagiri died after giving birth to calf;…

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Tiger attack: Combing operation commences at Hediyala range of Bandipur

Over 100 Forest Dept personnel combing Balluruhundi in Hediyala range of Bandipur NP after woman killed in tiger attack. Nanjangud MLA, PCCF (Wildlife) visited spot, ₹15 lakh compensation sanctioned. 55 camera traps, thermal drone, 3 elephants, leopard task force, special tiger force & elephant task force deployed. Pug marks detected,…

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Tiger dies in Maddur range of Bandipur National Park

An emaciated tiger which was being tracked by the Forest Department officials died in Maddur range of Bandipur National Park on Friday.

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Operation to fix radio-collars on wild elephants begins in Hassan

The Forest Department officials began an operation to install radio collars on nine wild elephants roaming in parts of Belur, Alur and Sakleshpur taluks on Friday.

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Wild tusker Padayappa enters human habitation again in Devikulam

Lack of funds is the major hurdle to addressing the human-elephant conflicts in Munnar, according to Forest officials

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Ambergris worth ₹10 crore seized in Nagercoil, four persons arrested

Forest Department personnel in Nagercoil have seized ambergis worth ₹10 crore and arrested four persons for smuggling it.

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Film crew evicted from heritage site on Manasagangotri campus

Heritage activists and morning walkers intervened to evict a film unit from Bengaluru and seize their vehicles after they dumped mud and felled 3 sandalwood trees at Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion. The University of Mysore had issued permission with 19 conditions and a fee of Rs.4.35 lakh. Prof. N.S. Rangaraju filed…

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Forest Dept. captures tusker in Chikkamagalur; herd of wild animals spotted on city outskirts

Forest Dept. captures tusker in Mudigere taluk; 8 wild elephants spotted in Chikkamagaluru, causing fear among residents. Schools declare holiday; Forest Dept. & police urged to capture & relocate animals. SP Amathe visits spot & interacts with public.

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Young female leopard found dead near Pernambut town in Vellore

Vellore: Female leopard found dead on TN-AP border, likely hit by vehicle. Forest Department officials recovered carcass, found hip broken. No blood or marks on animal, ruling out poaching. Motorists & residents reported leopard movement in human habitation for past fortnight. Carcass handed over to Chittoor forest officials for post-mortem.…

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Herd of eight elephants damages ration shop near Coimbatore

Elephants damage ration shop near Coimbatore, eat rice, dal, sugar and wheat. Forest Dept. and villagers chase them away. Residents fear for lives and property due to frequent elephant entry. Forest Dept. urged to provide fodder and water in forests to prevent entry into villages.

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Man trampled to death by wild elephant near Coimbatore

73-yr-old man trampled to death by wild elephant in Coimbatore. A. Karuppan stepped out of his house to attend nature's call when he encountered the elephant. Neighbour alerted ambulance services, but Karuppan was found dead on arrival. Forest Department staff chased the elephant away & Alandurai police shifted body to…

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Centenarian Saalumarada Thimmakka plans another plantation drive near Bengaluru

With some of the trees she planted decades back having fallen in the last few years, Thimmakka wants to replace them with new saplings.

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Leopard was shot at in self-defense only after it attacked four people, says official

The death of the leopard on the prowl to a gunshot by the Forest Department personnel, while they were trying to capture it on Wednesday on the outskirts of Bengaluru, has evoked an emotional response among Bengalureans, especially on social media, with many questioning if there was a need to…

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Tiger claw row: High Court stays proceedings against Jaggesh

Observing orally that the Forest Department’s action of searching the house of actor-MP Jaggesh in the tiger claw pendent case appears to be for publicity, the High Court of Karnataka on Monday stayed all further proceedings initiated against him based on the search warrant issued by an Assistant Conservator of…

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Tamil Nadu Forest Department trains its staff to restore degraded grasslands

Tamil Nadu Forest Dept. launches 'Meipulam' project to restore 520 hectares of forests using 10 native grasses. Funds of ₹51,155/hectare allotted for 2022-2023. Project aims to provide palatable fodder for wild animals & remove invasive species from forests.

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Tusker found shot dead in Jawalagiri forest range in Hosur

Forest Department personnel found the carcass of a HOSURA tusker, believed to be 15-16 years old, in Jawalagiri forest range. Autopsy revealed the animal was shot dead and tusks were intact. A case has been registered and a joint team is investigating. No further information is available yet.

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Forest official arrested on charge of possessing tiger claw, suspended

Forest Dept. arrests Darshan Kumar for possessing tiger claws; searches home of Minister's son for similar pendant; sends it to forensic lab to confirm.

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Deer, leopard skins seized from Shakhadri’s house in Chikkamagaluru

Forest Department officials searched the house of Ghouse Mohiddin Shakhadri, hereditary administrator of Sri Guru Dattatreya Bababudan Swami Dargah in Chikkamagaluru district, and seized the skins of wild animals, on Friday.

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Karnataka Forest Department official arrested for possession of tiger claw, suspended

Case registered against Darshan Kumar, Deputy Range Forest Officer of Kalasa in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Deficit rain and erratic distribution concern Kodagu planters, and more

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Actor Darshan, MP Jaggesh under scanner after complaints of possession of wildlife articles

A team of senior officials from Karnataka Forest Department would be visiting various places to probe if celebrities and others against whom complaints have been received are in possession of Wildlife articles, officials said.

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Bigg Boss Kannada contestant Varthur Santhosh sent to judicial custody over tiger claw pendant

The Forest Department booked a suo moto case under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which makes wearing or displaying any animal parts a punishable offence.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

DVAC books case against TN Teachers Recruitment Board Sec. for disproportionate assets; Forest Dept. begins operation to capture elephant that returned to human habitations; TN Govt. to fight for release of 14,000 cusecs of Cauvery water from Karnataka; Cauvery Water Regulation Committee orders Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs water to…

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Understanding the flora of the Western Ghats made easier with a pictorial manual

The recently-launched Forest Trees of Central Western Ghats - A Pictorial Field Manual helps to understand and conserve flora found in the Karnataka region of the Western Ghats. The book is available free for in Forest Department offices.

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Jack fruit trees chopped down by private estate in prime elephant habitat near Kotagiri

Conservationists have criticised the district administration and the Forest Department for sanctioning the cutting of 166 jackfruit trees, in fruiting stage, at a private estate in Mamaram village near Kotagiri, a prime habitat for elephants.

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