Wildlife Protection

Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022

December 9, 2022

The Rajya Sabha has recently passed the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022 which makes changes in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and give effect to India’s obligations to the CITES. The Bill was earlier passed by the Lok Sabha on ..

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Uttar Pradesh’s fourth tiger reserve

September 29, 2022

The fourth tiger reserve has been notified by the Uttar Pradesh Government. Key facts The state cabinet has approved the notification of Uttar Pradesh’s fourth tiger reserve in the Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) in Chitrakoot district under the Wild life ..

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Sea Fans

December 5, 2020

In a joint operation by the forest officials of Assam and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, a huge seizure of marine life has been made in Assam. This haul includes 50kg of sea fan, a type of soft coral, among other. ..

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Study on Himalayan Brown Bear: Habitats declining

October 24, 2020

The recent study by the Zoological Survey of India on Himalayan Brown Bear says that its suitable habitat in the biological corridors are declining. The Himalayan Brown Bear is one of the largest carnivore in the highlands of Himalayas. About ..

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India’s first five animal bridges: Key Facts

October 4, 2020

India is to see the first five animal overpasses on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The expressway is under construction. Highlights The animal bridges were planned to avoid disturbances to Ranthambore Wildlife Corridor that connects Mukundra and Ranthambhore Wildlife Sanctuaries. The plan ..

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Uttarakhand to set up Special Tiger Force for Corbett Tiger Reserve

August 30, 2019

Uttarakhand Government has decided to for Special Tiger Force for Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR). This decision was taken by State Cabinet meeting. The force will have 85 posts and will help serve as the much needed second layer of protection ..

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