The Thane Forest Department recently conducted a large raid at a residence in Thane district, where they seized several species of wild animals. This operation, carried out by the Forest Department's territorial team, is being considered one of the biggest search and seizure efforts in Maharashtra’s history. The authorities discovered a variety of wild animals illegally kept at the home. This action highlights the ongoing efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and ensure the protection of endangered species. The raid is part of a larger push by the police and Forest Department to prevent illegal activities related to wildlife conservation. Watch the video.
12 November,2024 03:06 PM IST
A viral video from PM Modi's oath-taking ceremony on June 9 captivated viewers as an unexpected guest made an appearance. Speculation ran rampant as to the identity of the animal seen casually strolling in the background. Some viewers asserted it was a leopard, citing its size and distinctive long tail resembling that of the big cat. Others, however, contended it was merely a domestic cat due to its behavior and appearance. Despite the debate, the mysterious feline added an element of intrigue to the event, leaving viewers captivated by its unexpected cameo amidst the political proceedings.
11 June,2024 11:54 AM IST
Prime Minister Modi started his third term on June 9 with a big ceremony. Lots of important people from all over the world came to see it, like the Bangladesh Prime Minister and the President of the Maldives. But, during the ceremony, something funny and bizarre happened. An animal was seen walking around in the background while the oath ceremony was happening. Some people thought it might be a leopard because it was quite big. But others said it could just be a regular cat taking a walk. Nobody knows for sure yet. There are lots of stray cats in India, so seeing one at the ceremony wasn't that strange. The video is going crazy viral on social media. One thing that is questionable here is that is an animal casually strolling inside Rashtrapati Bhawan during the oath ceremony, a breach of security? People all over social media have been questioning the same.
10 June,2024 04:25 PM IST
In this captivating video, discover the fascinating findings from a groundbreaking study tracking radio-collared leopards in Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park. From their mysterious home ranges to their intriguing interactions with humans, delve into the untold stories of these majestic big cats. With exclusive GPS telemetry data and real-time field tracking, witness the remarkable journey of these incredible predators. As the world observes International Leopard Day 2024, watch this interesting feature.
03 May,2024 01:00 PM IST
The radio collaring project of the urban leopards of Mumbai helped researchers and forest department officials understand that leopard activity was maximum at night; during the day, they rested inside SGNP. Researchers also documented instances where leopards were near people but humans were unaware of it. Watch this video 'The Secret Lives Of Urban Leopards' as Ranjeet Jadhav takes you on this journey in the latest episode of his documentary series Navigating The Wild.
07 January,2024 12:00 AM IST
One of the two male leopards suspected to be behind the fatal attack on a toddler on Diwali and a few more man-animal conflicts at Aarey Milk Colony has been trapped and authorities have stepped up the efforts to catch the other. The captured leopard has been identified as C-55, while forest officials and volunteers have increased night patrols in the green zone. #Leopard #Animalattack #Aarey
28 October,2022 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai
The is the story about how a citizen science project involving people from different walks of life is helping the Maharashtra Forest Department in long-term monitoring of leopard activity in Aarey Forest using camera traps. The leopard activity data gathered by the team over the years not just helps the Maharashtra forest department during Human-Wildlife Conflict incidents but also showcases the extraordinary story of coexistence in the forests of Mumbai which has one of the highest density of leopards anywhere in the world.
04 July,2022 01:17 PM IST
An extraordinary story of coexistence in the forests of Mumbai with one of the highest density of leopards anywhere in the world. Mid-day’s senior environment journalist Ranjeet Jadhav helms new video series of untold stories of heroes working for Maharashtra’s wildlife conservation. A citizens science project involving people from different walks of life helping the Maharashtra Forest Department in long-term monitoring of leopard activity in Mumbai's green lung.
23 June,2022 09:34 PM IST | Mumbai
Mid-day’s senior environment journalist Ranjeet Jadhav helms new video series of untold stories of heroes working for Maharashtra’s wildlife conservation. A citizens science project involving people from different walks of life helping the Maharashtra Forest Department in long-term monitoring of leopard activity in Mumbai's green lung.
20 June,2022 04:34 AM IST
The story is about how a citizen science project involving people from different walks of life is helping the #MaharashtraForestDepartment in long-term monitoring of #leopard activity in #AareyForest using camera traps. The leopard activity data gathered by the team over the years not just helps the #Maharashtra forest department during Human-Wildlife Conflict incidents but also showcases the extraordinary story of coexistence in the forests of #Mumbai which has one of the highest density of #leopards anywhere in the world.
16 June,2022 03:22 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
