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Conservationist says India not returning seized orangutans

January 21, 202577 min

In a revelation that is bound to worry wildlife activists and conservationists in India, at least four orangutans were seized by various forest departments in the country in recent months, according to well-known international wildlife conservationist Leif Cocks, whose organization works to rescue and rehabilitate the great apes in Indonesia. What’s worse, some of these orangutans have not been returned to their home as mandated by India’s own Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, and international...

by Staff Reporter

Wild & Wonderful

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

Curious Tales Wild & Wonderful

PETA offers temple robotic elephant after live animal kills 2

November 29, 20247 min

In a horrific, but not unusual, incident on November 18, a temple elephant in Tamil Nadu trampled her mahout and a relative of the attendant to death. It is unclear what triggered the elephant’s anger. But the India chapter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has offered to gift a robotic elephant to the Subramania Swamy temple in Tiruchendur town in return for Deivanai’s release from custody and rehabilitation at a sanctuary, “where...

by Sandy Pawpaw

Curious Tales

Court refuses custody of paralysed infant monkey to saviour vet

November 21, 20245 min

The Madras High Court refused last week to grant custody of a partially paralysed infant monkey to a Coimbatore veterinarian who had found it in a critical condition and cared for it for over 10 months, the Indo-Asian News Service reported. The case is a study of how the “rules” and the bureaucracy ensure that nothing, not even the welfare of an individual, an animal in this case, stand in their way. Rejecting the petition...

by A Correspondent

All About Pets

Growel Group enters pet food business with Carniwel

November 4, 20245 min

While some large Indian corporations such as Godrej Consumer Products Ltd have announced plans to enter the rapidly growing pet foods market, the Growel Group, a leader in aquaculture feeds, aqua healthcare, and the seafood processing industry since 1994, has stolen a march over them with their recent launch of the brand, Carniwel. According to a press statement from the company, the Carniwel brand, crafted with high-quality nutritious ingredients and manufactured entirely in India, falls...

by Suyog Zore

Features

Diwali special: 7 Indian films with animals in significant roles

October 27, 202412 min

Diwali is here, and it’s vacation time for most of the kids. While evenings are usually occupied by friends, games, and fireworks (for those who still like to set off a few), the rest of the day is available for other activities, including entertainment. Now, films with animals in significant roles—either leading roles in animated films or roles that help to move the narrative forward in live-action dramas—have been children’s favourites and family attractions over...

by Malaika Fernandes

All About Pets Columns

Diwali special: How to help your pets cope with fireworks

October 19, 202414 min

Fireworks are a common part of celebrations in India, especially around Diwali, but for many pets, they can be a source of extreme anxiety and fear. The sudden loud noises, bright lights, and vibrations are often overwhelming for them, especially dogs and cats, and cause acute stress. As their guardian, it is crucial for you to understand how fireworks affect animals and what steps to take to help them cope with the stress. Why pets...

by Staff Reporter

Wild & Wonderful

Caiman young in toothpaste boxes seized at Bombay airport

September 29, 20243 min

Customs officers at Bombay’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj airport seized five caiman babies from two passengers who arrived on a Vistara flight from Bangkok, Thailand, late on Friday. The reptiles were found hidden in toothpaste boxes in the passengers’ cabin baggage. The reptiles, about 5-7 inches in length each, appeared to be dehydrated and distressed, according to a report from the Press Trust of India news agency. They were examined and treated by veterinarians from the...

by Staff Reporter

Wild & Wonderful

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

Curious Tales Wild & Wonderful

Wild Incubator Tech Program invites applications for funding round 2

September 22, 20245 min

The Centre for Wildlife Studies, Bangalore, in partnership with the Ashraya Hastha Trust, a philanthropic organization based in Bangalore, has announced the second round of their Wild Incubator Tech Program. India’s unique biodiversity faces specific conservation challenges, necessitating the development of innovative, technology-driven solutions tailored to its distinct environmental and socio-economic contexts, the Centre for Wildlife Studies said. While leading scientists have historically used technology for biodiversity conservation in India, there remains a notable gap...

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