Category: Protected Sites

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

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

Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal has directed to halt Chennai Shoreline Renourishment and Revitalization Project (includes cycle track, food court, etc.) in the CRZ II zone, where such activities are prohibited.

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.

Ramsar Sites in India – Statewise distribution

The recently concluded Synchronised Vulture Survey 2024 in the Moyar valley indicates a rise in number of birds

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

Recently, for the first time Tamil Nadu purchased private (patta) land in Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR) for conservation.

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

Recently, NASA satellite imagery and Google Earth Engine computing power helped the scientists to develop a real-time monitoring system for tiger habitat globally.

Recently, forest officials said that over 1.50 lakh migratory birds visited sanctuaries, wetlands in Andhra Pradesh.

Recently, Assam Cabinet decided to de-notify prime rhino habitat.