News about Wildlife Trust of India and its efforts for Wildlife Conservaton in india.
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IFAW-WTI veterinarians radio-collar the clouded leopard cubs
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Manas (Assam): Two hand-raised clouded leopard cubs have been radio-collared in anticipation of their return to the wild by the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW – www.ifaw.org), and its partner the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI). This is the first known instance of clouded leopards being rehabilitated and radio-collared in India. Read more on this post…
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The tiger skin and bones seized in Katarniaghat in 2005
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Lakhimpur (Uttar Pradesh): Dilipo, a habitual wildlife offender belonging to the Bawaria community, was sentenced to five years and three months of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 50,000 for illegal trade in tiger parts, by the Court of RK Shukla, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Lakhimpur Kheri on Wednesday. Read more on this post…
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The two sloth bear cubs seized in Orissa
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New Delhi: Two sloth bear cubs were seized and two traders arrested in Keonjhar district in the east Indian state of Orissa by Police authorities, yesterday. Read more on this post…
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Bal Pandi feeds orphan pelican chicks
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Koonthankulam (Tamil Nadu): It is not too difficult to find people making a living working for the disadvantaged, but it is indeed rare to find someone who gives up his earnings or even sells his possessions for the welfare of others. More so, if the ‘others’ refer to animals, who cannot speak and express their gratitude, for whatever one has done for them.
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File photo: Sansar Chand (second from left)
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Six years’ imprisonment and 50,000 rupees fine for Sansar Chand
New Delhi: Setting an unprecedented milestone in the history of wildlife crime cases in India, the notorious wildlife trader Sansar Chand was today sentenced to six years’ imprisonment – the maximum prison term mandated by the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act when Sansar was caught red-handed with a leopard skin in 1995.
