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Spotted deer | Nagarahole Tiger Reserve

Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in Karnataka has 28 spotted deer per sq. km, with population increasing.

Golden Langur
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Golden Langur

A rare golden langur was recently killed in Assam’s Bongaigaon, leading to protests calling for the protection of this endangered species.

Red Pandas
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Red Pandas

The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling has recently welcomed two red pandas from the Netherlands.

Teal Carbon and Climate Change Mitigation
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Teal Carbon and Climate Change Mitigation

India’s 1st ‘teal carbon’ study, undertaken at Keoladeo National Park (KNP)

Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
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Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) principal bench has taken suo moto cognizance of alleged tree felling and burning near Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. 

Mainland Serow
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Mainland Serow

The mainland serow was recently recorded at 96 metres above the mean sea level in western Assam’s Raimona National Park.

Asiatic Lions
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Asiatic Lions

6 Asiatic lions have migrated from Gir Forest to the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS).

Project Cheetah – Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
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Project Cheetah – Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary being developed as 2nd home for Cheetahs.

World Crocodile Day 2024
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World Crocodile Day 2024

World Crocodile Day was celebrated on 17th June. Also 2024 marks 50th year of India’s Crocodile Conservation Project.

Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary
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Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary

Following the report from the Wildlife Institute of India, the Supreme Court has put a hold on the construction of four dams within the Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Binturong and Small-clawed otter
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Binturong and Small-clawed otter

Two mammal species, the binturong and small-clawed otter, were newly found in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.

Papikonda National Park
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Papikonda National Park

Recently, a bird survey conducted by IISER-Tirupati sighted more than 200 bird species in Papikonda National Park