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Train stopped in nick of time: Forest staffer's quick thinking averted possible tragedy when elephant herd approached railway tracks; video wins hearts online

A forest staffer, Akash Kerketta, helped save a herd of elephants in West Bengal by waving a red flag to alert an approaching Sikkim Mahananda train on the Bagdogra–Naxalbari route. The train pilots responded in time, preventing a possible accident. An IFS officer's post on X praising Kerketta's quick action…

The Economic Times · 6h ago

This trending footage of a one-day-old rhino makes me want to ditch photography to become a national park ranger

The newborn greater one-horned rhino was filmed by rangers in Jaldapara National Park, India, and is a testament to the ongoing conservation efforts

Digital Camera World · May 19

Man videotaped harassing elephant is relentlessly flogged online

An unidentified man irritating a wild elephant in India was the target of public scorn on social media. Many said he should be arrested.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 14, 2025

Can you spot the python ‘sitting on the throne’?

The Indian rock python is whitish or yellowish in color with blotched patterns from tan to dark brown shades, and can hide well in a tree.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 15, 2022

Spot the bird: This VIRAL photo by a forest officer has left internet baffled

Everyone enjoys solving a challenging puzzle, especially one that involves finding a hidden object. These days, forest officials frequently upload fascinating images of flora and fauna while also presenting intriguing puzzles to test internet users' wits. Balamurugan P, an Indian Forest Service officer tweeted a photo of a tree on…

The Times of India · Dec 13, 2022