NEWS & UPDATES

Kerala, The whale shark, the largest fish in the world, migrates along India’s west coast. Despite being listed as a Schedule I species under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, this magnificent fish faces numerous threats, such as accidental...

Bhalukpong, Arunachal Pradesh, 20th December 2024: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Arunachal Pradesh, and with the support of World Land Trust and David Shepherd Wildlife...

Raimona National Park, 19th December 2024: A training program on ‘Capacity Building & Protection Measures’ for 43 personal posts from 4 ranges (Western, Central, Sanfan and Eastern) of Raimona National Park, Assam, was conducted from 16-18...

Wayanad, Kerala, 19th December 2024: A series of training on basic courses on ‘Human-Wildlife Conflict Management’ is underway for frontline staff of three forest divisions in Wayanad District, Kerala from December 12th to 20th, 2024. Organised by...

Bangalore,5th December 2024: The Hostile Activity Watch Kernel (HAWK) is a cloud-based information Management System developed to combat wildlife crime through a collaboration between NTT Data, the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), and the Karnataka Forest...

Veraval, 2nd December 2024: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), in collaboration with the Gujarat Forest Department and Tata Chemicals Ltd. (TCL) celebrated the 18th Gujarat Whale Shark Day at the College of Fisheries Science in Veraval, Gujarat. The event brought...

Dachigam, 30th November 2024: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), in partnership with the Department of Wildlife Protection Jammu & Kashmir, and with support from Astral Foundation and Thin Green Line UK organised a 3-day ‘Wildlife Crime Prevention...

Pakke, 28th November: A young male small Indian civet, rescued in June from Papu Hill in Papum Pare district, Arunachal Pradesh has been successfully translocated to a release site for acclimatisation. Estimated to be about two-months-old at the time of...

Fort Kochi, November 24, 2024 – The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), in collaboration with VST Industries and Cochin Collective, organised the Kort Kochi Heritage Run, bringing together runners and conservation enthusiasts to celebrate three core virtues:...

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...