Wild Elephant Kills Woman
The ongoing wild elephant-human conflict in Hassan district has claimed another life. A 45-year-old woman, Chandramma, was killed by a wild elephant in Ankihalli village, Belur taluk, while working in a coffee plantation. The elephant attacked her, lifting her with its trunk and trampling her to death. Following the incident, forest department personnel and police […]
Tiger Population in Karnataka’s Tiger Reserves: A 2024 Update
As per the protocol of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), Tiger, co-predator, elephant and prey estimation is conducted every 4 years in all the Tiger habitat areas of all the states of the country as part of the All India Tiger Estimation (AITE). And as a part of annual monitoring of Tigers and prey in […]
Tragedy Strikes: Leopard Perishes in Fire After Being Entrapped
A devastating incident unfolded in Madlehalli village, Tiptur taluk, Karnataka, where a leopard trapped in a cage succumbed to a sudden fire. The forest department had set up the enclosure to capture the leopard, which had been terrorizing the village. However, the department’s negligence proved fatal, as the leopard was unable to escape the inferno. […]
Saltwater Floods Karwar’s Agricultural Lands:
Karwar, a coastal town in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, is facing an unprecedented crisis. The Kali River, which flows through the town, has overflowed its banks, flooding thousands of acres of agricultural land with saltwater, media reported. The rising temperatures and high tides have caused the sea level to rise, resulting in saltwater entering the […]
Highway to Destruction: Shivamogga-Thirthahalli Project Sparks Outrage
Environmental activists in Shivamogga are strongly opposing the planned removal of 1249 trees along a 36-kilometer stretch of the Shivamogga-Thirthahalli national highway (NH 169). The project, situated within the Shettihalli reserve forest, has sparked widespread concern among local residents and environmental groups. Alleged Regulatory Violations Environmental advocates claim that the Forest Department and the National […]
Starving Black Panther Cub Rescued, Finds Refuge at Shivamogga Zoo
A 1.5-year-old female black panther, exhausted and separated from its mother, was rescued by Shivamogga Zoo staff on Tuesday evening. The cub, found near Kumta in Uttara Kannada district’s Katgal area, was struggling to survive due to starvation. Dr. Muruli Manohar, the zoo veterinarian, and his team provided immediate medical attention and safely transported the […]
Shivamogga Zoo Mourns the Loss of Beloved Tiger Vijay
Vijay, a 17-year-old male tiger and a star attraction at the Shivamogga Zoo and safari, passed away on February 25 due to age-related complications. Vijay, a captive-bred tiger, had been experiencing health issues over the past month, including loss of appetite, lethargy, and muscle deterioration in his hind legs. The zoo’s Executive Director, Amarakshara VM, […]
TIGER MURDER MYSTERY: Bellanduru Narabhakshaka Range’s Dark Secret Unravels
A 10-year-old male tiger was found dead in the backwaters of the Ambligola reservoir in Sagar, Shivamogga district, specifically in the Bellanduru Narabhakshaka range. Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre has ordered a thorough investigation into the tiger’s suspicious death. The tiger’s post-mortem examination revealed that it had been shot with a bullet, which pierced through […]
Five New Wolf Cubs Born at Bankapura Sanctuary
The population of grey wolves at Bankapura wolf sanctuary in Koppal district has increased with the arrival of five new cubs. The sanctuary now houses approximately 40-45 Indian grey wolves. Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre highlighted that the Forest Department maintains vigilant protection of the 332-hectare sanctuary situated in the Gangavati wildlife […]
THE MYSTERY DEEPENS: Leopard Found Dead in Bhadravati.
A leopard’s lifeless body was discovered near Bhadravati, Barandur, on Monday morning, sparking suspicions of poaching. Forest department officials conducted a post-mortem examination under the supervision of the Bhadravati Veterinary Officer, revealing severe injuries as the cause of death. _Investigation Underway_ Bhadravati Division DCF Ashish Reddy revealed to the Rainland team that poachers might be […]