On 3 March, World Wildlife Day places medicinal and aromatic plants at the centre of the global conservation agenda, drawing ...

India marked World Wildlife Day 2026 with new species discoveries as PM Modi reaffirmed commitment to conservation and sustainable habitats.

New Delhi, India, 3rd June 2020—A TRAFFIC analysis finds a significant increase in reported poaching of wild animals in India during the lockdown period that is not restricted to any geographical ...

World Wildlife Day highlights the crucial role of all species in maintaining ecological balance and supporting human life.

On March 3rd each year, World Wildlife Day brings into focus the extraordinary richness of life on our planet and the ...

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that World Wildlife Day is about celebrating the incredible faunal diversity that enriches our planet and sustains our ecosystems. He said it is a day to ...

Dr. Ajith Kumar, a leading Indian wildlife biologist and educator, passed away on March 1, 2025, in Pachmarhi, Satpura Tiger Reserve while accompanying students on a field trip. He was 72. Kumar was a ...

To highlight the threat to Agarwood Aquilaria from illegal wildlife trade, TRAFFIC and WWF-India have released a new factsheet. “Agarwood is among the world’s most commercially valuable plant species.

The Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972 stands as the cornerstone of environmental legislation in India. Enacted at a time when India’s biodiversity faced unprecedented threats from poaching and ...

India has beautiful landscapes and various ecosystems. From the snowy peaks of the Himalayas to the tropical forests in the south, the country has over 570 wildlife sanctuaries. These protected areas ...