In a bid to reduce the escalating human-wildlife conflicts, the Forest department has announced the introduction of drone surveillance across the forest border areas. The decision, adopted at a ...

The Kerala Forest department has launched an audit system to document wildlife mortalities in the State. The Wild Animal Mortality Audit Framework (WAMAF) will involve real-time data collection ...

Drones are being used increasingly in wildlife conservation across the country. Tamil Nadu is planning to launch drones in 13 forest circles for forest watchers to monitor wildlife, especially ...

KOCHI: As human-wildlife conflict escalates in Kerala—with 27 people killed in five months—the forest department is undertaking a quiet but crucial shift: restoring degraded plantations into ...

Kerala Forest department to devise plan to end wildlife attacks The department launches a 24x7 toll-free number, 18004254733, where people can call up in case of a wild animal attack.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Stung by the illegal wildlife trade, the state forest department has submitted a proposal to set up a high-end cyber forensic lab exclusivel ...

The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, is a central legislation that protects wildlife in India. Kerala, a state known for its lush forests and biodiversity, has been grappling with a surge in human ...