NEWS & UPDATES

New Delhi, 13th September 2024:  The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) was honoured with the prestigious Hindu Business Line Changemaker Award 2024 in the Social Transformation category. Mr. Vivek Menon, the Founder and Executive Director of WTI, received the...

7th September 2024, Calicut: In a heartening display of community spirit and environmental stewardship, the local fishers of Calicut were recently lauded by Shri Ahamed Devarkovil, the Hon’ble MLA of South Calicut, for their heroic efforts in rescuing...

Manguraha, 8th September 2024: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) in collaboration with DoEFCC, Govt of Bihar, organised a two-day First Aid training for community members and frontline forest staff at the Manguraha Tourism Campus located in the East Champaran...

30th August, 2024, Mangrol, Gujarat: Celebrated on the 30th of August, International Whale Shark Day is dedicated to honouring the largest fish on earth. The event celebrates the successful conservation of the species, that is globally threatened but locally...

30th August, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram: On the occasion of International Whale Shark Day, Hon’ble Minister for Forests and Wildlife, Govt. of Kerala, Shri. A.K. Saseendran felicitated local fishers for their heroic efforts in rescuing and releasing...

Seijosa, 26th August 2024: A one-day event on Asiatic black bear monitoring was organised by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), Centre for Bear Rehabilitation and Conservation (CBRC), in collaboration with Pakke Tiger Reserve and the Department of...

22nd August 2024, Ukhrul: In a landmark move, Tangkhul Naga Awunga Long (TNAL) president, Mr. Kashung Tennyson signed a resolution banning the hunting of the Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) in their jurisdiction in the state of Manipur. The TNAL is the...

Team WTI celebrated India’s National Heritage Animal with a series of activities on World Elephant Day 2024. Here are some highlights from around the country: WTI served as a knowledge partner for the International Conference on Human-Elephant Conflict,...

Sadiya, Assam, 12th August 2024:  The community from the D’Ering- Dibru Saikhowa elephant corridor project celebrated World Elephant Day in a unique and inspiring way. Children aged 8 to 14 years from Saikhowa village, performed a street play...

New Delhi, 5th July 2024: A recent major seizure has exposed a disturbing reality that jeopardises not only the sanctity of Amritsar, the spiritual heart of Sikhism but also undermines wildlife conservation efforts in the state.  Renowned for the Golden...

India’s National Animal and a cultural icon, the tiger has been faring quite well when it comes to its population numbers. However, challenges persist as incidents of tiger deaths due to poaching, habitat loss and negative human interactions have also...

New Delhi, 29th July 2024: Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) is one of the major causes of biodiversity loss around the world, pushing numerous species to the brink of extinction and disrupting ecosystems. While conventional markets and trade channels continue to...

The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem celebrated on 26th July, is a platform that highlights the importance of mangroves and promotes regional and global initiatives for their sustainable management and conservation. To...

Pilibhit, 25 July 2024: The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), conducted a four-day basic training program on “Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation” for 50 frontline staff of Pilibhit Tiger...

World Snake Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the important role of snakes in our ecosystems and the urgent need to conserve and protect them. Despite coexisting with humans for centuries, snakes are often misunderstood and subject to unwarranted...

In the annals of Indian wildlife conservation, the name G.V. Reddy shines brightly as a beacon of dedication, vision, and relentless pursuit of preserving the natural heritage of the country. Born with a deep-seated love for wildlife and wilderness, G.V....

Kaziranga, 14th July 2024: Large parts of the Kaziranga National Park in Assam have been inundated by the annual floods over the past few weeks, impacting both wildlife and local communities. While essential for the ecosystem’s health, the floods have...

Lohit, 9th July, 2024: A four-month-old female Asiatic black bear cub was rescued from Kolortang village in Lohit district by the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Arunachal Pradesh. The cub has been placed under the care of the Centre for...

In the serene yet unpredictable landscape of the Wayanad Wildlife Division of Kerala, tales of human-wildlife interactions are not uncommon. Among these stories, the experiences of Mr. Varadaraj and Mr. Venkidadas stand out as compelling narratives of...

Kerala, July 2 2024: Kerala Forest Minister Shri. A K Saseendran presided over the official ceremony where HAWK (Hostile Activity Watch Kernel) was handed over by Mr. Jose Louies, CEO of WTI as the forest and wildlife offence management tool to Shri. K R...