The Jungle - Page 2

Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has closed to tourists until July 31, as the annual mating and nesting season of saltwater crocodiles gets underway. The closure, which came into effect on May 1, is a conservation measure aimed at protecting

Karnataka is overhauling safari safety across its tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, with Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre directing officials to replace open camper vehicles with fully enclosed buses. The move follows the death of a tourist at Dubare elephant camp in Kodagu

A tiger from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve has been spotted inside Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, home to India’s resident cheetah population. The big cat, identified as T-2512, was first noticed by a tourist and has since been confirmed by park authorities. Officials

Satkosia Tiger Reserve is preparing for a significant transformation. Six new ecotourism hubs are being developed across its two divisions, Mahanadi and Satkosia, funded under the Centre’s Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme. The sites, spread across Chhamundia, Kusang, Purunakote,

Madhya Pradesh now has an estimated 1,000 tigers, up from 785 in 2022. It is a conservation milestone by any measure. It is also becoming a serious problem. A male tiger needs between 50 and 100 square kilometres to hold territory. For

KGP-2 was born in Kuno National Park 25 months ago. This week, she gave birth to four cubs of her own, pushing India’s total cheetah population to 57 and marking a quiet but significant turning point in the country’s conservation story. What

The Rajasthan High Court has prohibited night safaris and the use of drones at Jawai Leopard Reserve in Pali district, directing that all safari and wildlife-spotting activity be restricted to the hours of 6 am to 7 pm. The order was issued