Triggering PanicHyderabad, : A wave of panic has swept through Balapur and surrounding suburbs in Hyderabad after two leopards were reportedly sighted roaming within the premises of the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) campus on Friday. The sighting has prompted heightened alertness among residents, defense personnel, and local authorities, with forest teams launching operations to locate…
Tirumala: In yet another brush with the wild, a herd of elephants was spotted near the 7th mile mark on the second (down) ghat road leading to Tirumala, briefly halting traffic and adding a dramatic twist to the spiritual journey. Forest department officials swiftly intervened and successfully guided the elephants back into the forest, while…
Chamarajanagar (Karnataka) – In a major wildlife tragedy, a tigress and her four cubs were found dead in Karnataka’s Male Mahadeshwara (MM) Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, marking the state’s worst single-day tiger death toll. The grim discovery in the Hoogyam forest range has sent shockwaves through conservation circles, with preliminary findings pointing to poisoning as the…
The report also highlighted the presence of wildlife in the area, including peacocks, deer, and various bird species, emphasizing the ecological significance of the forest. Approximately 100 acres of the forest have already been destroyed, with a lake situated beside the deforested area serving as a habitat for deer and other wildlife.
The King Cobra, despite its imposing appearance, faces alarming threats to its survival. Classified as near extinction due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflicts, and climate changes, sightings of this species have become increasingly rare. The snake plays a crucial ecological role as both a predator and prey in its native environment.
The tiger had been on the run for several weeks, evading capture despite the forest department’s efforts involving drones, sniffer dogs, and bait. Its movements near tea plantations and residential areas had caused fear among local residents. Reportedly weak and injured, the tiger had continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.
One of the immediate steps taken was the exclusion of chicken from the animals’ diet. The zoo, which previously included chicken as a regular part of the carnivores’ menu, has now switched to minced meat to prevent any potential spread of the virus. This change aims to ensure that none of the zoo animals are exposed to the avian influenza virus, which can be transmitted through infected poultry.
