wildlife conservation
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Kutch Bustard Plan Aims for 30 Birds Where Only Three Females Remain
Gujarat’s new Great Indian Bustard plan wants 30 birds on up to 500 sq km of Kutch grassland. The wild population today is three females and no males.
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Kutch’s Banni Grasslands Get Their Blackbucks Back After Decades
Twenty blackbucks were released into Kutch’s Banni grasslands this Independence Day, part of a wider plan tied to India’s cheetah reintroduction programme.
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Gir’s Vanished Hornbills Are Back After 60 Years, Study Confirms
A new study confirms Indian grey hornbills are breeding again in Gir after a 60-year absence, four years into a Junagadh forest department reintroduction.
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Gujarat Expands Lion Range: A New Era for Asiatic Lions
Recently, Gujarat celebrated World Lion Day at the Barada Wildlife Sanctuary in Devbhumi Dwarka district. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced that the range of Asiatic lions has expanded significantly over…
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Rescue of Python in Mehsana: A Successful Effort
In the village of Taranga, located in the Mehsana district of Gujarat, a large python was spotted in a farmer’s field. Concerned about the snake, the farmer contacted the forest…
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Praveg Limited Secures ₹3.99 Crore Contract for World Lion Day 2025 in Gujarat
Praveg Limited has won a significant contract valued at ₹3.99 crore from the Deputy Conservator of Forest in Porbandar, Gujarat. This contract will see the company managing the World Lion…
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Vantara Sends Emergency Team to Aid Distressed Elephants at Ahmedabad Rath Yatra
An important event took place during the 148th Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad. Three elephants became agitated and ran amok due to the loud music and crowd noise. In response,…
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Junagadh Zoo Celebrates Birth of 173 Indian Wolves in Seven Years
The Sakkarbaug Zoological Park in Junagadh has become a beacon of hope for the conservation of the Indian Grey Wolf. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief…
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Success in Indian Grey Wolf Conservation at Junagadh’s Sakkarbaug Zoo
Junagadh’s Sakkarbaug Zoo has made remarkable strides in conserving the Indian Grey Wolf over the past seven years. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhupendra…
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Increase in Lion Population in Gujarat: Census Revealed
Gujarat has recently reported a significant increase in the population of Asiatic lions. According to the latest census, the number of lions in the state has risen from 674 five…