Agreement Signed As India to Host International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Headquarters
In a move reinforcing India's global leadership in wildlife conservation, the Government of India signed a formal agreement with the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) to host its headquarters and secretariat. This agreement signifies India's commitment to protecting the world's seven major big cat species: tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, and puma. The IBCA, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2023 during the golden jubilee celebrations of Project Tiger, aims to foster global cooperation for conservation, research, and habitat preservation of these endangered species.
Apr 15, 2025
Panel Gives Nod to Shift Cheetahs from Kuno Park to Gandhi Sagar
The Cheetah Project Steering Committee cleared the relocation of some of the cheetahs from Kuno National Park to Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary.
The steering committee, however, advised that the relocation of the cheetahs to Gandhi Sagar, although in the same state, should be carried out with care, taking into account stress factors like the heat while moving them by road. Gandhi Sagar is about 300 kilometres from Kuno.
Apr 14, 2025
Madhya Pradesh Declares New Wildlife Sanctuary Named After Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
The Madhya Pradesh government declared a new wildlife sanctuary in Sagar district, covering an area of 258.64 square kilometres. The sanctuary, named Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Abhyaran, was officially announced ahead of the 134th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
The sanctuary's creation is aimed at bolstering conservation efforts in the region, ensuring the protection of flora and fauna.
It is designed to enhance the ecosystem by providing a protected environment for wildlife and facilitating the preservation of the region's biodiversity.
The sanctuary will also act as a tool to boost tourism and provide employment opportunities for the locals, which could help in the socio-economic development of the area.
The new sanctuary increased the number of wildlife sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh to 25, with the state already known for its rich biodiversity and wildlife conservation efforts.
Madhya Pradesh is also recognised as the "Tiger State of India", with several renowned national parks and wildlife reserves such as Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Satpura, and Panna Tiger Reserves.
Apr 13, 2025
De-extinction of the Dire Wolf by Colossal Biosciences
A United States-based bioscience company claimed that it revived an extinct species of animal, the dire wolf.
Colossal scientists created three dire wolf pups by using ancient DNA, cloning and gene-editing technology to alter the genes of a gray wolf, the prehistoric dire wolf's closest living relative. The result is essentially a hybrid species similar in appearance to its extinct forerunner.
Apr 12, 2025
Union Minister Jitendra Singh Inaugurates First Himalayan Climate Centre in Udhampur
Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched the first-ever 'Himalayan High-Altitude Atmospheric & Climate Centre' in Nathatop, Chenani, Udhampur district. This landmark initiative aims to provide accurate climate and weather forecasts, along with research and study of the region's unique high-altitude conditions. The project, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, will enhance climate monitoring in the Himalayas.
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