Dahod: A tiger that has been residing in the Ratanmahal forest area of Dahod district for over a year has now been considered a permanent presence by the Gujarat Forest Department. As part of preparations to introduce a tigress and boost the state’s tiger population, a five-member expert team from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) will conduct a three-day training programme from April 16 to 18. The training will be held at Dhanpari Ecotourism site in Jambughoda, where over 60 forest offic...Read More

Ahmedabad: Authorities have prohibited the use of drones along the popular “Road to Heaven” stretch in Kutch, citing concerns over wildlife disturbance and security. The Rapar Forest Department has enforced the restriction through a recent circular. The order bans drone operations on both sides of the route, noting that the area is ecologically sensitive and falls under the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Officials said signboards are already in place warning visitors again...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a major reshuffle in Gujarat’s forest department, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Head of Forest Force Anirudh Singh was removed from the top post on Monday night, days after the transfer of 365 Range Forest Officers (RFOs) triggered controversy. Singh has been appointed Managing Director of the Gujarat State Forest Development Corporation Ltd in Vadodara, replacing Anshuman Sharma. While, PCCF (Wildlife) Jaipal Singh has been given additional charge as Head of...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Forest Department has issued a public advisory against feeding wild animals, stressing that such actions are not just irresponsible but also a punishable offence under the law. Officials warned that even small human interventions, such as feeding wildlife, can disrupt their natural behaviour and ecological balance. Highlighting the case of the Hanuman langur (Semnopithecus entellus), authorities urged citizens to be aware of the legal and environmental consequences. Unde...Read More

Ahmedabad: A Great Indian Bustard chick hatched in the wild in Kutch’s Abdasa grasslands on March 26, the first such birth in Gujarat in nearly a decade, is under intensive protection. Weighing around 150 grams, the critically endangered chick is being monitored round-the-clock by about 50 forest personnel stationed on watchtowers, working in shifts and relaying real-time updates to Gandhinagar. To minimise threats, feral dogs and cattle are being kept away, internal roads have been temporari...Read More

Kutch: A Great Indian Bustard (Ghorad) chick has been born in the Abdasa region of Kutch after a gap of nearly a decade, Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia announced. This marks a key milestone in the joint efforts of the Forest Departments of Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Union Ministry of Environment, and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in wildlife conservation. He commended the officers of the Wildlife Division for their dedicated efforts and congratulated all stakeholders in...Read More

Gir: In a striking example of wildlife intersecting with human infrastructure, Asiatic lions were recently seen crossing railway tracks inside Gir National Park. The moment was captured in videos shared by wildlife enthusiast and Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), a lioness is seen calmly leading her cubs across the tracks amid a serene forest backdrop. Nathwani described the scene as “quiet and beautiful,” yet fraught with “invisible danger,” em...Read More

Gandhinagar: According to Deputy Chief Minister, Karuna Abhiyan – an annual initiative led by the Government of Gujarat to rescue and treat birds during the kite flying festival Uttarayan through efforts of the Government, the private veterinary doctors and volunteer organizations has treated, a total of 5,439 birds across Gujarat, out of which 4937 that is 91% were saved successfully to life on 14 January 2026 which was Uttarayan or kite flying festival. Lethal kite strings tied to kites and ...Read More

Gandhinagar: During or after the Uttarayan festival, if a bird is found injured due to kite strings, citizens can easily locate the nearest bird treatment centre by sending a WhatsApp message to 8320002000. To ensure quick and proper treatment for injured birds across Gujarat, the Forest Department has announced this WhatsApp number along with the 1926 helpline, both of which will remain operational round the clock. By sending a simple “Hi” message to the WhatsApp number, users will recei...Read More

Bhuj: Acting on specific intelligence, the Kutch West Forest Division conducted a late-night patrol operation on January 4, 2026, leading to the seizure of wildlife hunting equipment, animal remains, and illicit liquor from a residential house in Bhuj city. During night patrolling by the Bhuj West Range, forest officials raided a room in a house located in Ashapura Nagar, Bhuj, where they recovered weapons and tools allegedly used for hunting wild animals. The seizure included remains of a wild...Read More