NEWS & UPDATES

Tamenglong, 21st November 2024: The 9th edition of the Amur Falcon Festival under the theme ‘Rhythm of Migration’ kicked off in Tamenglong, Manipur, celebrating the annual migration of this small raptor bird on November 21, 2024. The festival hosted at...

19th November 2024: Three leopard cat cubs were rescued from Chambang Kra Daadi district, Arunachal Pradesh in the month of June 2024. They were initially discovered by local residents of Chambang Basti, who promptly alerted forest authorities. Following...

Pasighat, 17th November 2024: With the support of World Land Trust under the D’Ering- Dibru Saikhowa Elephant Link project (DDS), a three-day wildlife crime prevention training for frontline staff was conducted by Wildlife Trust of India(WTI) in Pasighat...

In a decisive action to combat wildlife trafficking, the Central Forest Division, Government of Manipur successfully intercepted and seized a consignment of 4 kilograms of Chinese pangolin (manis pentadactyla) scales on 11th Nov 2024. Acting on intelligence...

Jaipur, 13th November 2024: An outbreak of avian botulism has struck Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan, claiming the lives of over 600 birds since October 26. Several native and migratory birds were found paralysed, with droopy necks, lethargic, unable to fly or...

Thiruvananthapuram,11th November 2024: As a testament to community-led conservation, local fishermen from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala stepped up to rescue two whale sharks caught in fishing nets, successfully returning them to the sea. On November 9, 2024, a...

Angul, Odisha, 6th November 2024: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) in collaboration with the Odisha Forest Department and NEWS (Nature Environment & Wildlife Society) Angul, hosted a workshop for media personnel from Dhenkanal, Athgarh, Angul, and Athmalik...

Kashmir, 29th October 2024: As a significant step towards promoting ecotourism in one of the prime Markhor habitats in the Kashmir Himalaya, i.e., the Kazinag National Park, the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife...

On October 17, 2024, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) held its 24th annual Animal Action Awards in London, recognising remarkable individuals dedicated to animal conservation. Among the honorees were Dia Mirza Rekhi, WTI’s Ambassador,...

The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) celebrated Wildlife Week from 2 to 8 October across our project sites in India. Various activities that focused on the need to save India’s natural heritage were organised in collaboration with local organisations, forest...

It is with profound sadness that the Wildlife Trust of India marks the passing of Mr. Ratan Tata, a towering figure in the world of industry, philanthropy, and conservation. While his contributions to the global business landscape are well known, his...

A specially curated workshop with 120 frontline forest officers undergoing training at the Forest Training Centre (FTC)-Kakrapar, Dept. of Forests, Govt. of Gujarat was organised by WTI’s Whale Shark project team in Gujarat as a part of nationwide...

Kultali, 8th October, 2024: Two Sundarban Education Centres (SEC) or Prakritishala have been established in the Sundarbans, in collaboration with the West Bengal Forest Department, to sensitize locals and provide information about Sundarban’s flora, fauna...

Katerniaghat, 30th September, 2024: Wildlife Trust of India, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, conducted a training program on Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation for the Primary Response Team (PRT) members in the Terai landscape of...

Nazgzira, 30th September, 2024: As part of Wildlife Trust of India’s enforcement initiatives, regular anti-snare walk and anti-electrocution drives are being conducted in critical Nawegaon-Nagzira corridor areas. These walks, focussed on detecting and...

East Siang, 27th September, 2024: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) organised the Elephant Cup Football Tournament in the East Siang District to mark the annual Solung Festival, 2024. The tournament was organised in collaboration with the District Football...

Naurangia Done, 25th September, 2024: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) organised a training workshop from 19th-20th September, on the construction of Improved Cook Stoves (ICS) in the Nauragia Done, located within the forested habitats of the Valmiki Tiger...

Katerniaghat, 20th September 2024: The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, conducted a four-day basic training program on ‘Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation’ for the frontline staff of Katerniaghat...

Mizoram, 17th September 2024: At the far eastern edge of India, lies the Zokhawthar border in Champhai, Mizoram—a region where biodiversity collides with the harsh realities of illegal trade. Stretching across a 160 km porous international boundary with...

Pakke, 12th September 2024: Two orphaned Asiatic black bear cubs, Papum (male) and Tezu (female) at the Centre for Bear Rehabilitation and Conservation (CBRC) in Pakke Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh, have taken a significant step toward their reintroduction...