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In a similar exercise at SGNP this year, around 41 leopards were found within the national park and adjacent periphery.

Study to map leopards prowling outside SNGP

With more than 30 camera traps, FD will study their habitat.

01 May 2018 2:52 AM

Residents had alleged that the four gates near the pond had been shut down.

Forest dept says no signs of sabotage in Talawe wetland

The department will be again visiting the site on Monday.

16 Apr 2018 1:36 AM

The forest department has also started cleaning of water holes in Andhari, Tadoba, Nagzira, Melghat forests among others to provide water for the wild animals to save them from dehydration. (Representational image)

Fire lines to be laid for tackling forest blaze

In Thane region, forest areas in Shil and Yeoor are more prone to forest fires, said forest officials from Thane Division.

05 Mar 2018 1:45 AM

File image of a man-animal encounter in the city.

Forest dept survey to help tackle man-cat conflict

The forest department will also be collaborating with independent researchers along with the wildlife wardens and other forest staff.

12 Feb 2018 1:48 AM

On January 14, a big cat had strayed into a society in search of prey in Mulund (east).

Need separate allocation for rescue op tools: City wardens

There should be a provision of updated equipments in such operations, especially for those carried out at night.

01 Feb 2018 5:39 AM

A healing touch

Veterinary doctor Dr Deepa Katyal, who specialises in exotic animals, nursed a sick lizard back to health.

11 Jan 2018 12:38 AM

Fire incidents in Maharashtra forests last year were 4,675 against 3,888 in the preceding year.

Fires in state’s jungles increased by 20% from 2015

The value of damage of standing crops excluding that of grass worked out to be Rs 32 lakh.

10 Jan 2018 3:11 AM

Maharashtra’s forest area at the close of the year was 61723.82 sq km, which is 20.06 per cent of the state’s geographical area, as against the stipulated 33 per cent expected cover.

Forest encroaching on rise

Thane accounts for most of Maha’s cases in last 2 yrs; Mumbai 3rd on list.

10 Jan 2018 2:59 AM

Government documents reveal that from 2012 till date, there have been 16 leopard attacks and 13 cases of trapping of leopards by the forest department.

Test leopards’ DNA, say Animal welfare officers

Animal welfare officers too said that such techniques should be used before declaring the trapped reveal leopards as “man-eaters”.

13 Dec 2017 3:21 AM

Bengal, Odisha to hold first-ever joint coastal security exercise

Every year, each state with a coastline in the Indian peninsula organises two such security exercises.

11 Nov 2017 2:05 AM

$Only a fraction of snow leopard habitats in the state falls into two protected areas--Dibang Biosphere Reserve and Namdapha National Park. (Photo: Pixabay)$

Photo-evidence proves presence of snow-leopards in Arunachal

Survey carried out by WWF India with Arunachal Pradesh Forest department has yielded evidence of feline through camera trap.

06 Oct 2017 8:11 AM

Ajay Pawar (right) was questioned after he had tried to kiss a cobra in October last year .

Snake catcher held for stunts posted on Facebook

Kumar said, “We had been receiving several complaints against him and were investigating his involvement in the cases.”

26 May 2017 1:48 AM

A researcher said leopards are spotted frequently in Aarey and study of big cat’s mobility pattern is important.

Forest dept studying leopards in, around SGNP

he study is being conducted to reduce the chances of a human-animal conflict.

21 May 2017 2:23 AM

Officials ask Vikhroli residents to not feed fox

According to the forest department, this was the first instance of fox attack in the city of Mumbai.

21 May 2017 2:20 AM

The forest department said one of the reptiles might have strayed into the creek waters from Sanpada.

Juinagar residents spot 2 crocodiles

Forest dept promises to look into the matter and install warning signs in area.

08 May 2017 1:39 AM

Srinivas’s scat was found in Naghbhid jungle on Thursday, following which his body was found in the same area.

Electric wire kills missing tiger’s son, three men arrested

Srinivas died after coming in contact with an electric fence used by a farmer.

28 Apr 2017 1:28 AM

The state forest department had received complaints against Pawar who has several pictures posing with snakes. (Representational Image)

In a first, forest dept raids snake stuntman’s home

Though he was later released, he has been issued a warning to not indulge in any unethical activity.

27 Apr 2017 7:05 AM

A satellite image of the wetland in Gorai.

Authorities to visit Gorai mangroves site in May

A Dahisar activist who has been writing letters to the authorities, asking them to take action, alleged the visit has been delayed deliberately.

27 Apr 2017 6:59 AM

MMRCL had begun soil-testing despite NGT’s stay order.

Forest department can’t find own report on Aarey forest

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), which had begun soil testing in unit 19 of Aarey Milk Colony, was absent for the hearing.

11 Apr 2017 2:18 AM

The villa in Royal Palms where a leopard was sighted at around 8am on Friday.

Forest dept rues lack of amenities to trap leopards

Tells cops to make arrangements of lights, washrooms, etc.

01 Apr 2017 1:03 AM

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