Butterfly survey at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve: Revealing a new facet of wildlife
3 months ago

Butterfly survey at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve: Revealing a new facet of wildlife

New Indian Express  

BHOPAL: Renowned for hosting the highest number of tigers in ‘Tiger State’ Madhya Pradesh, the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve has now ventured into the world of vibrant butterflies. For the first time, butterfly experts and wildlife enthusiasts from across the country are participating in a butterfly survey at the BTR, which began on September 19 and will conclude on September 22. “The participants also include engineers, working professionals, doctors, and even an Indian Navy official, all of whom share a deep interest in butterflies and wildlife. WNC has also been involved in similar bird and butterfly surveys in other reserves, including Kanha Tiger Reserve and Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.

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Higher count of butterfly species recorded in Pachamalai during Forest Department study
1 day, 13 hours ago

Higher count of butterfly species recorded in Pachamalai during Forest Department study

The Hindu  

A recent study by the Forest Department in the lush, green and serene Pachamalai Hills under the Tiruchi Forest Division has recorded a higher count of butterfly species and a healthy butterfly population. A total of 126 butterfly species were recorded during the two-day study that was carried out by The Nature and Butterfly Society in coordination with the Forest …

Large migration of Common Grass Yellow butterfly seen in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Large migration of Common Grass Yellow butterfly seen in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

New Indian Express  

NILGIRIS: For the first time, the Tamil Nadu forest department staff, naturalists and butterfly enthusiasts have observed a large-scale migration of Common Grass Yellow during the three-day butterfly survey which concluded at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve on June 30. The emergence of this butterfly in large numbers and migration within MTR was a unique phenomenon, and needs continuous observation of …

Butterfly survey spots 98 species at Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
1 year ago

Butterfly survey spots 98 species at Sahyadri Tiger Reserve

Hindustan Times  

Pune: In a pioneering effort to unravel the intricate tapestry of biodiversity within the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, the forest department officials, voluntary conservationists and researchers have initiated a three-stage butterfly survey. Forest department officials, voluntary conservationists and researchers have initiated a three-stage butterfly survey at Sahyadri Tiger Reserve. Uttam Savant, deputy director of Sahyadri Tiger Reserve and the lead overseeing …

International Tiger Day 2023: Must visit tiger reserves in India for an extraordinary wildlife experience
1 year, 4 months ago

International Tiger Day 2023: Must visit tiger reserves in India for an extraordinary wildlife experience

Hindustan Times  

International Tiger Day 2023: Must visit tiger reserves in India for an extraordinary wildlife experience On this International Tiger Day, let's explore the top tiger reserves in India, from the majestic Ranthambore National Park to the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Did you know that more than 70% of the world's tigers …

Dudhwa tiger reserve improves rating in mgmt effectiveness survey
1 year, 8 months ago

Dudhwa tiger reserve improves rating in mgmt effectiveness survey

Hindustan Times  

The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve has been ranked under “very good” rating with 81.82 score in the latest report on management effectiveness evaluation released by the ministry of environment, forest and climate change recently. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve has been ranked under “very good” rating in the latest report on management effectiveness evaluation. “Dudhwa has found a place among the 20 tiger …

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve faunal survey records over 500 species
1 year, 9 months ago

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve faunal survey records over 500 species

The Hindu  

A faunal survey conducted in the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve spread across Palakkad and Thrissur has recorded over 500 species, many of which were hitherto unseen in the protected area. The total number of bird species thereby rose to 290 in the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve. New butterfly species recorded include Common banded peacock, Evening brown, Anomalous nawab, White-disc hedge blue, African …

How many tigers can India’s forests sustain?
1 year, 11 months ago

How many tigers can India’s forests sustain?

Hindustan Times  

Two newsworthy events will occur this year. Second, India’s most successful wildlife conservation venture, Project Tiger, will turn 50 this April, a milestone to be celebrated with another record estimate of tiger numbers. Tigers also don’t understand human-drawn boundaries or maps — national parks, wildlife sanctuaries or tiger reserves. A decade ago, Valmiki Tiger Reserve had fallen off the tiger …

125 tiger cubs spotted in Madhya Pradesh over last 11 months
3 years, 6 months ago

125 tiger cubs spotted in Madhya Pradesh over last 11 months

Hindustan Times  

As many as 125 tiger cubs, aged between 5 to 11 months, have been spotted in six tiger reserves of Madhya Pradesh over the last 11 months, said a forest official. The highest number of cubs was spotted in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve followed by Kanha Tiger Reserve and Pench Tiger Reserve. The counting of cubs was done by field officers …

Nearly 41 Tiger Cubs Spotted in MP's Bandhavgarh Reserve, Forest Staff Analyse Data
3 years, 6 months ago

Nearly 41 Tiger Cubs Spotted in MP's Bandhavgarh Reserve, Forest Staff Analyse Data

News 18  

Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve has witnessed a big cat boom, as foresters have spotted nearly 41 tiger cubs, from newborns to one year olds, at the sanctuary, a senior forest official said on Friday. Foresters have collected the information from camera traps and based on actual sightings of cubs in the reserve, which is a densely populated haven for …

Even as more butterfly parks come up, butterflies continue to lose habitat
3 years, 11 months ago

Even as more butterfly parks come up, butterflies continue to lose habitat

Live Mint  

Colourful and delicate, butterflies are not only beautiful creatures, but also play an essential role in the food chain as well as being indicators of the ecosystem. “Around three dozen species including butterflies like blue tiger, plain tiger, striped tiger, common banded awl can be seen in our park,” said A.K. Butterflies losing habitat to forest degradation Despite small efforts …

Corbett has most tigers in India; none left in Dampa, Buxa and Palamu reserves, says report
4 years, 4 months ago

Corbett has most tigers in India; none left in Dampa, Buxa and Palamu reserves, says report

Firstpost  

In the state-wise distribution of tigers, Madhya Pradesh had the highest number of the big cats at 526 followed by Karnataka at 524 and 442 in Uttarakhand New Delhi: The Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand has the highest number of 231 big cats in the country, and while there are t he reserves in Mizoram, West Bengal and Jharkhand have …

Corbett Has Highest Number of 231 Tigers; 3 Reserves in Mizoram, Bengal & Jharkhand Have None: Report
4 years, 4 months ago

Corbett Has Highest Number of 231 Tigers; 3 Reserves in Mizoram, Bengal & Jharkhand Have None: Report

News 18  

A year after a tiger estimation was done, a detailed report released on Tuesday has shown that the Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand has the highest number of 231 big cats in the country while three reserves in Mizoram, West Bengal and Jharkhand have none. The over 600-page report of the fourth All India Tiger Estimation 2018 was released by …

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