Category: National Parks
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
Two mammal species, the binturong and small-clawed otter, were newly found in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.
Papikonda National Park
Recently, a bird survey conducted by IISER-Tirupati sighted more than 200 bird species in Papikonda National Park
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Recently, Assam Cabinet decided to de-notify prime rhino habitat.
What is Fy? | Yellowstone National Park
Recently, ‘Fy’ algae was spotted in Yellowstone National Park
National Parks of India – Statewise
106 National Parks have been notified in the country.
Indian leopard
Centre’s report reveals that India has nearly 14,000 leopards with around 8% increase.
Nilgiri Marten
Recently, Tamil Nadu Government decided to conserve Nilgiri Marten under its new fund “TN Endangered Species Conservation Fund”.
Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary
Recently, forest-dwellers of Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary expressed concerns about the potential denial of their forest rights.
Bandipur National Park
Plan for Nilambur-Nanjangud railway line through Bandipur National Park evoked protests over ecological impact
Golden Tiger
Image of rare ‘golden tiger’ captured in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park.
Kanger Valley National Park
A plan for the restoration of Kanger Valley Park is currently in the works.