Another 150 AI cameras to prevent ritual hunt in Similipal Tiger Reserve
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Another 150 AI cameras to prevent ritual hunt in Similipal Tiger Reserve

New Indian Express  

BARIPADA: The authorities of Similipal have decided to install another 150 AI cameras in the tiger reserve as part of the protection measures to prevent poaching during ‘Akhand Shikar’, an annual ritualistic hunting practice by tribals which starts on April 14 and continues for a month every year. Regional chief conservator of forests and field director of Similipal Tiger Reserve Prakash Chand Gogineni said though the practice of Akhand Shikar has been stopped in the tiger reserve, small groups of tribals still try to enter the STR for the ritualistic hunting of animals. The Forest department has already installed 100 such cameras in STR which have become a stealth weapon for authorities to ensure that every corner of the tiger reserve remains under surveillance. At least 800 security personnel including forest guards, foresters, ACF, Similipal tiger protection force and ex-army personnel have already been deployed in sensitive areas.

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AI-fit cameras in Similipal Tiger Reserve send poaching plummeting
1 month, 1 week ago

AI-fit cameras in Similipal Tiger Reserve send poaching plummeting

The Hindu  

“Last year, we lost two of our men to poachers,” Samrat Gowda, deputy director of the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha, said. “The tiger reserve has traditionally had a lot of incursions from neighbouring communities around Similipal,” said Aditya Panda, a naturalist, wildlife conservationist, and the honorary wildlife warden of Satkosia Tiger Reserve in the same State. “People come in …

More camera traps, teams on alert to capture elusive tiger in Lko
2 months, 3 weeks ago

More camera traps, teams on alert to capture elusive tiger in Lko

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to capture the elusive tiger prowling around Rehmankheda, forest officials stepped up efforts on Sunday by deploying ten more camera traps and two additional trapping cages. Forest team in a village in Rehmankheda Fresh pugmarks were spotted near Meethenagar village, prompting officials to map the tiger’s trail and strategically place the traps. “We are mapping pugmarks and …

AI-based cameras to monitor animal movement to be installed in Cauvery South Sanctuary
4 months, 1 week ago

AI-based cameras to monitor animal movement to be installed in Cauvery South Sanctuary

New Indian Express  

DHARMAPURI: The Dharmapuri forest department is taking steps to set up an AI-based camera to monitor the wildlife movement in Cauvery South Sanctuary. Through the camera, we will get real-time updates of wildlife movements especially elephants and we can take steps to alert the residents. Through the camera, we would get real-time updates of animal movements, especially elephants and we …

Four special teams, 100 AI cams to monitor Maharashtra tigers in Similipal Tiger Reserve
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Four special teams, 100 AI cams to monitor Maharashtra tigers in Similipal Tiger Reserve

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: In the process of relocating two tigresses from Maharashtra, Similipal Tiger Reserve has formed four special teams and procured 100 AI-integrated cameras for monitoring and protection of the big cats brought under the tiger supplementation programme. Additionally, STR plans to install another 500 normal cameras in the core area of south Similipal for regular monitoring of the tigers in …

AI cameras, lights to be installed in STR to combat human-animal conflict
6 months, 3 weeks ago

AI cameras, lights to be installed in STR to combat human-animal conflict

New Indian Express  

BARIPADA: Artificial Intelligence cameras and lights will soon be installed in Similipal Tiger Reserve to reduce man-animal conflicts especially in Betnoti and Rasgovindpur ranges from where most such cases are reported. Regional chief conservator of forest and field director of STR, Prakash Chand Gogineni told The New Indian Express that most cases of man-animal conflicts have been reported from Betnoti …

Five poachers caught on camera in STR, arrested with guns
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Five poachers caught on camera in STR, arrested with guns

New Indian Express  

BARIPADA: Forest officials of Pithabata South Wildlife range under Similipal Tiger Reserve arrested five suspected poachers and seized four guns from their possession on Wednesday. The accused are Karunakar Mallick, Kartika Bhakta, Bhola Bhakta, Gunu Bhakta and Rabi Bhakta, all residents of Besarpani village within Baripada Sadar police limits. Deputy director of STR South Wildlife Division Samrat Gowda said recently, …

Similipal Tiger Reserve deploys AI cameras to combat poaching, wildfires
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Similipal Tiger Reserve deploys AI cameras to combat poaching, wildfires

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: HIT by the menace of poaching and wildfire in recent years, the Similipal Tiger Reserve is now looking at artificial intelligence to protect its majestic creatures. It has started using AI integrated cameras, as an advanced surveillance tool, to check trespassing of wildlife criminals and effectively deal with forest fires. Coupled with foot patrolling carried out by forest guards …

Security beefed up in Similipal Tiger Reserve during monsoon
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Security beefed up in Similipal Tiger Reserve during monsoon

New Indian Express  

BARIPADA: In a bid to curb illegal activities and prevent poaching, the Similipal Tiger Reserve authorities have intensified security measures during the monsoon season. To address this, the deputy director of Similipal Tiger Reserve, Samrat Gowda, announced on Monday that the department has initiated monsoon patrolling by security personnel across five divisions within the reserve to prevent illegal entry. “The …

Tiger population grows in Odisha, Similipal sees increase from 16 to 27
1 year, 1 month ago

Tiger population grows in Odisha, Similipal sees increase from 16 to 27

Deccan Chronicle  

BHUBANESWAR: The tiger population in Odisha has increased. At present, there are 30 tigers and eight cubs — all below one year old, revealed the first All Odisha Tiger Estimation report 2023-24. As per the report, of the 30 tigers, a total of 27 unique adult tigers were camera-trapped during the AOTE exercise in Similipal Tiger Reserve other forest ranges. …

Forest department on high alert as tiger sightings trigger caution in Ayyankunnu
1 year, 2 months ago

Forest department on high alert as tiger sightings trigger caution in Ayyankunnu

The Hindu  

The Forest department has initiated heightened surveillance and issued warnings following reported sightings of a tiger at Palathumkadavu in Ayyankunnu panchayat near the Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary. Sunny Joseph, MLA, and district panchayat vice president Binoy Kurian urged the Divisional Forest Officer and Kottiyoor ranger to take quick action to allay fears of local people. 15-member team A 15-member forest guard …

21 poachers nabbed, 165 guns seized in Similipal after two forest guards killed
1 year, 7 months ago

21 poachers nabbed, 165 guns seized in Similipal after two forest guards killed

Hindustan Times  

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha police have has arrested 21 poachers and seized 165 country-made guns from their possession in a major crackdown following the killing of two forest personnel in the Similipal Tiger Reserve, which lost 85 tigers in the last 17 years due to poaching, reducing prey base and natural causes. A major crackdown on poachers were launched after they murdered …

Bihar: Valmiki Tiger Reserve on alert to stop poaching amid influx of nomads
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar: Valmiki Tiger Reserve on alert to stop poaching amid influx of nomads

Hindustan Times  

The Valmiki Tiger Reserve, the only tiger reserve of Bihar in West Champaran district, has been asked to tighten security and ensure safety of tigers, leopards and other wildlife species at the reserved forest over concerns of poaching. During the monsoon month of ‘Shrawan’, thousands of devotees from Nepal and from across the state visit Lord Shiva temples, such as …

Villagers, trackers live in fear as wandering tiger remains elusive
4 years, 2 months ago

Villagers, trackers live in fear as wandering tiger remains elusive

Deccan Chronicle  

KOMARAM BHEEM ASIFABAD: Not only villagers in the interiors but even some animal trackers are fearing a threat to their life from the tiger, after they were deployed in the deep forests to track the animal’s movement over a 30-km radius between Bejjur and Penchikalpet mandals. Each forest beat officer, along with six watchers or animal trackers, keeps track of …

To protect tigers, India needs more better-equipped forest personnel
6 years, 1 month ago

To protect tigers, India needs more better-equipped forest personnel

Hindustan Times  

At a time when there are almost daily reports of man-animal conflicts across the country, the Indian government’s pledge to protect tiger habitats and tiger corridors is a heartening piece of news. The second part of the promise is of utmost important because, while India’s total tiger population went up from 1,411 in 2006 to 1,706 in 2010 and 2,226 …

Stray tiger caught on wildlife camera in Adilabad
11 years, 4 months ago

Stray tiger caught on wildlife camera in Adilabad

The Hindu  

The tiger which recently strayed into Nilwai forest in Adilabad district was finally caught on the wildlife camera, which has given wildlife conservationists good enough reason to feel jubilant. Finally, the image of this lone tiger was caught on one of the cameras between Baddampally and Nakkalapally villages, according to Jannaram Wildlife Divisional Forest Officer, G. Rama Krishna Rao, who …

Similipal Tiger Reserve faces poaching threat
15 years ago

Similipal Tiger Reserve faces poaching threat

The Hindu  

The Similipal Tiger Reserve in Orissa faces increased danger of poaching after it closed last year following Maoist violence and assault on forest guards. “After the Maoist attack in Similipal in March last year, the National Park and Tiger Reserve is yet to reopen due to lack of adequate security forces. “There have been instances of poaching of deer, but …

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