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Two tigers found dead in Ranthambore Sanctuary
Ranthambore , March 8, 2010 (ANI): Two tiger cubs were found dead under
mysterious circumstances at the Ranthambore Sanctuary in Rajasthan on Sunday.The cause of the deaths is yet to be ascertained, but prima facie, it seemed like a case of poisoning."This situation looks like that the tigers have hunted the two goats. One goat
was found hanging on the tree, looking at the other goat it looks like someone
might have poisoned the goat or it could be pesticides consumed by the goat,
which became the reason for the death of tiger, as they consumed them. Evidence
of vomiting was found and clears certain queries. But we are examining the
tigers, and the clear picture would emerge after it," said R.S.
Shekhawat, District Forest Officer, Sawaimadhopur.
Rare Indian wild cats are caught on film
Kathmandu, February 18, 2010 ( BBC News): India's Eastern Himalayan rainforest could have one of the world's
largest number of wild cat species, after seven species were recorded in two years. The wild cats, including the rare clouded leopard, were photographed by remote cameras with motion sensors. Wildlife experts say the discovery is encouraging considering the ongoing threat to animal life in the area.
The study was conducted over two years in 500 sq km (5,380 sq ft) of
forest by wildlife biologist Kashmira Kakati. All the cats were photographed in the Jeypore-Dehing lowland forests in Assam state north-east India.
The seven species caught on camera include the rare and elusive clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), marbled cat (Pardofelis
marmorata), and golden cat (Catopuma temminckii), and four relatively widely distributed species — tiger
(Panthera tigris), leopard (Panthera pardus), leopard cat (Prionailurus
bengalensis), and jungle cat (Felis chaus). Deforestation, poaching and major engineering projects, such as hydro-electric dams, threaten the long-term survival of wildlife habitats.
Crude oil extraction and coal mining are also taking their toll. Wildlife Conservation Society-India spokesman Ravi Chellam said that rainforests were important for preserving biodiversity and creating a livelihood for local communities. "The entire forest here should be protected as a single conservation landscape, free of disturbance and connected by wildlife corridors," he said.
Nepal launches 'save tiger' campaign
Kathmandu, February 16, 2010 (PTI): Nepal Sunday pledged to increase its tiger population from
current 300 to 600 by the beginning of the next decade with intensified conservation
efforts and steps to control poaching. Nepal is a major target for the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Tx2 campaign to save
the declining tiger population. It has become a transit point between China and
India for illegal tiger poaching, according to experts.
There are some 121 breeding tiger population in Nepal and the total number of
tigers are estimated to be 300, said Anil Manandhar, country director of WWF
Nepal, during a press meet organized to launch the 'save tiger' campaign.
Despite the decade-long conflict that made conservation efforts tougher, Nepal
has maintained the tiger population from 123 in 1998 to 221 in 2010, he said.
A fashion week to support the cause of tiger
Kolkata, February 8, 2010 (PTI): A fashion week in Kolkata has come to the rescue of the
dwindling population of tigers in the country. With a theme of eco-fashion, the five-day 'Kolkata Fashion and Lifestyle Week'
(KFLW), beginning February 24, is in support of the 'Save our Tigers' campaign
launched by WWF India. "This is a fashion week with a cause. We will try and create awareness to save
the wildlife, especially the tigers. With fewer tigers left in India, now it is high time we became aware of this
issue and do our bit to protect the animals," Yudhajit Dutta, organiser of the
fashion extravaganza, told reporters today.
Since the United Nations has declared 2010 as the 'International Year of
Bio-diversity', KFLW has decided to take this a step further by aiming to present eco-friendly fashion, he said. |
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