With this significant addition, the total number of cheetahs in India has reached 48. All cheetahs are in MP: 45 at KNP in the Sheopur district and 3 at the Gandhi Sagar wildlife sanctuary in the Ujjain division.
The first Census had found 6,327 riverine dolphins in the country
Elephant corridors are vital land strips connecting fragmented habitats, allowing safe movement for the tuskers critical for biodiversity and reducing human-elephant conflict. However, many of them are said to be blocked by encroachment, roads, and railway tracks.
Launched in September 2022 amid much skepticism, Project Cheetah faced several ups and downs in the past three years. Currently, there are around 32 cheetahs, including 21 born on Indian soil, across major sanctuaries.
She thanked President Boko and the people of Botswana for agreeing to send their Cheetahs to India.
Nearly 3,000 trained caregivers work here, alongside experts in animal science, veterinary care, and wildlife conservation from across the globe.
Man-made obstacles like irrigation canals, railway lines, and highways meandering through their habitats and traditional migratory paths are hindering the giant animals’ migration and movement for food. All
The story of nature and wildlife conservation in India, particularly in West Bengal, presents a brighter picture compared to many so-called "developed" industrial nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated Vantara, a unique wildlife conservation, rescue and rehabilitation initiative in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
On World Wildlife Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Sasangir, a wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat on Monday.
