The Jungle

India has added two more sites to the global Ramsar list of Wetlands of International Importance, marking a significant conservation milestone ahead of World Wetlands Day on February 2. The announcement was made by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate

Forest authorities have introduced a nationwide restriction on carrying and using mobile phones during safari drives across several of India’s major tiger reserves, marking a significant shift in park regulations. The move aims to minimise disturbance to wildlife and ensure stricter adherence

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve is piloting astro-tourism as a thoughtful way to extend visitor stays without increasing pressure on its core wildlife habitats. Officials say the initiative aims to diversify tourism while keeping conservation at its centre. The park recently

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said Kaziranga National Park registered the highest-ever foreign tourist footfall in 2025-26. He maintained that it was a reflection of the state’s conservation, culture and community-driven tourism. A 127 per cent surge in foreign

India’s ambitious cheetah reintroduction programme recorded steady progress in 2025, with Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park witnessing the birth of 12 cubs during the year. Despite the loss of three cubs, the total cheetah population in the country has now reached 30,

Several national parks across Central India have introduced a strict ban on the use of smartphones during wildlife safaris, marking a significant shift in safari protocols aimed at minimising disturbance to animals and preserving the sanctity of the forest experience. Under the

India marked a significant moment in wildlife conservation with the successful reintroduction of cheetahs, nearly seven decades after the species disappeared from the country. Project Cheetah, launched three years ago, aims to restore cheetahs to suitable habitats and revive ecosystems where they