Karnataka Forest Department launches centralised wildlife crime management system | The Hindu
The Karnataka Forest Department and Wildlife Trust of India have introduced the Hostile Activity Watch Kernel (HAWK) system to monitor forest and wildlife crimes in real-time, including wildlife deaths, suspected criminal activities, and suspicious vehicles. It centralises field data to enhance the department's crime management efficiency, and is becoming the national wildlife crime management system after being initially launched in Kerala.
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How Panna Tiger Reserve Is helping Cambodia In Its Tiger Reintroduction Programme | Indian Masterminds
A Cambodian delegation recently visited India's Panna Tiger Reserve to learn about its successful tiger reintroduction program. Cambodia, which declared tigers functionally extinct in 2016, seeks India's assistance in reintroducing tigers to its forests and signed an MoU for support. The visit aimed to understand Panna's community-based tiger conservation model. Panna Tiger Reserve, now home to 55 adult tigers, showcases successful tiger reintroduction.
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Wild dogs resurface in Odisha’s Debrigarh Sanctuary | The Hindu
A rare sighting of elusive dholes or wild dogs in Odisha's Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary has been attributed to effective wildlife management practices such as regular saltlick recharges and camera installations. While their exact population is unknown, their presence as competitors to tigers and leopards is confirmed, and field analysis is ongoing. The sanctuary also recently saw a Royal Bengal Tiger, and a healthy prey population in the area remains.
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Intercepting the illegal capture of migratory birds in south-central West Bengal | Mongabay
In the districts of Murshidabad, Malda, Birbhum, and Purba Bardhaman in south-central West Bengal, efforts are underway to combat the illegal poaching of migratory birds. Local nonprofit organisations, in collaboration with the state forest department, have increased vigilance, resulting in the successful rescue of over 900 birds from various species between December 2022 and April 2023. These anti-poaching efforts have forced the illicit bird trade to adopt a more covert approach.
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After Gir, Barda Wildlife Sanctuary proposed as second home for Asiatic lions | Deccan Herald
Gujarat's Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS) is proposed as the second home for Asiatic lions to address population growth and their natural migration. The proposal was presented during the "Project Lion @ 2047" meeting, aiming to manage lion populations effectively. BWLS, located 100 km from Gir forest, will receive a budget of Rs 2,927 crore to develop infrastructure for lion breeding, wildlife disease diagnostic research, and a referral centre.
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