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2 Asian elephants killed, one by power, other by water

December 21, 20243 min

At least two Asian elephants died avoidable deaths this week, one in Assam in India and the other on the Indonesian island of Bali. In the first case, an elephant that was part of a herd that emerged from the Dehingmukh reserve forest and was foraging in a paddy field was electrocuted when it raised its trunk and accidentally touched a low-hanging 11 kV power line. The incident occurred on Friday at Madhupur Paroliguri village,...

by Staff Reporter

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World Rhino Day: Powerful beast still faces existential threat

September 24, 202411 min

Saturday was World Rhino Day. The rhinoceros, a powerful, majestic creature that is found in parts of southern Asia and Africa, is still threatened with extinction, impacting the stability of the five keystone species that play a crucial role in keeping our ecosystem and environment safe, according to a press release from luxury watchmaker Hublot, sponsor of Save Our Rhinos Africa and India, or SORAI, founded by former international cricketer Kevin Pietersen in 2018. According...

by Staff Reporter

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Over 130 wild animals die in floods in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park

July 10, 20243 min

More than 130 wild animals, including at least six rhinoceroses and over 110 deer, have perished in floods in the Kaziranga National Park in Assam in northeast India, according to news reports. The park, one of India’s more famous wildlife sanctuaries and home to the iconic one-horned rhinoceros, is facing its worst floods since 2017, when over 350 animals perished by drowning in the waters or being run over on roads passing through the park...

by Staff Reporter

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Kaziranga National Park records highest revenue in 50-year history

May 19, 20244 min

Kaziranga National Park in Assam, renowned for its one-horned rhinoceroses, achieved record revenue of ₹8.8 crore in financial year 2023-24, the highest amount in its 50-year history. The surge is attributed to a significant increase in tourist numbers, with 3,27,493 visitors, including 13,919 foreigners, The Statesman newspaper reported. The UNESCO World Heritage Site’s diverse attractions, such as jungle and elephant safaris, have greatly enhanced the visitor experience. As reported by the website Northeast Today, the...

by A Correspondent

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Tip from foresters lands poachers in Assam police net

March 12, 20242 min

Officers of the Assam police joined forces with foresters posted at the Panbari reserve forest near the Kaziranga National Park on Saturday to nab three suspected poachers. Not only did the team nab the three—identified as Dhansing Goyari (25), Ashok Brahma (27), and Bergo Musahari (40)—but it also discovered a large cache of animal body parts and some weapons, including firearms. The operation took place in Chirang district of Assam. Officers of the Panbari forest...