Tears for the Elephant
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Elephants are long-lived creatures. As an Order, Proboscideans have existed nearly 60 million years. The Asian elephant has been around at least 250,000 years. The average elephant lives 60 years, and can sometimes live up to a hundred.
Two Rescued Himalayan Griffons Released in Wild
Kaziranga, December 28, 2015: Two Himalayan griffon vultures being treated at IFAW-WTI run CWRC were released in the wilderness of Kaziranga National Park by the MVS team.
Poisoned Ruddy Shelducks Treated and Released in Kaziranga
Kaziranga, December 28, 2015: A pair of ruddy shelducks under treatment at the IFAW-WTI run Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) was released in Kaziranga National Park on December 28, 2015.
First Case of Steppe Eagle Handled by CWRC MVS in Assam
Tinsukia, December 11, 2015: In a first, an adult steppe eagle was treated by the IFAW-WTI veterinarian at CWRC’s Eastern Assam Mobile Veterinary Service satellite field station at Guijan in Tinsukia, Assam.
Two male elephant calves admitted to CWRC
CWRC, Assam, 18 October 2015: Two male elephant calves, both under three months old were... Read More
Ivory Trade: Three Poachers and One Middleman Arrested in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, October 15, 2015: In yet another major breakthrough for the Kerala Forest Department, three seasoned elephant poachers from Tamil Nadu and a middle man was arrested from the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border on October 15, 2015.
WTI Conducts Wildlife Crime Prevention Training for Forest Staff in Shivpuri and Gwalior Circles
Shivpuri, October 8, 2015: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), along with Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, jointly conducted Wildlife Crime Prevention Training for 98 frontline forest staff of Gwalior and Shivpuri circles in Madhya Pradesh.
Elephant Calf Admitted to CWRC after Unsuccessful Reunion
Kaziranga, October 8, 2015: A month old female elephant calf was admitted at CWRC -- an IFAW-WTI animal care facility -- from Thoramukh Tea Garden near Daigurung RF area of Karbi Anglong on October 9, 2015.
WTI, IFAW & Elephant Family Respond to the Controversy around the Numaligarh Refinery Video
WTI, IFAW and EF are shocked to see the moving video of elephants being blocked from their ritual right of passage by a wall that lies around property of the Numaligarh refinery.
Roar of the Tiger in Tezpur’s AIR Campus
Tezpur, Assam, October 5, 2015: A timeline of the sequence of event that unfolded after a tiger was spotted at the All India Radio Campus in Tezpur, Assam. The IFAW-WTI team from CWRC rushed to the spot and remained there till it was confirmed that t
Second Edition of Elephant Cup Kicked Off at Karbi Anglong
Koilamati, October 7, 2015: WTI in partnership with Japan Tiger and Elephant Fund, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council and Assam Forest Department has organised the Elephant Cup Football tournament for the second consecutive year.
Rarely Seen Hog Badger Rescued and Released Back to Wild
Kaziranga, September 27, 2015: IFAW-WTI run CWRC recently rescued a rare hog badger from human habitation and released it back into the wild with crucial support from Assam Forest Department.