Ambaji: Ahead of the Bhadarvi Poonam fair, the forest department has captured a wild sloth bear from Ambaji gabbar hill. The wild bear was captured after the use of tranquilizing gun shot. It was captured at 10 pm on Saturday after hours long operation by the forest department. The wild bear was straying at Gabbar hill for last mont or so. It was spotted multiple times at Gabbar hill where a ver popular temple is located. Thousands of pilgrims pay visit to Gabbar hill every day. Even more peo...Read More

Vadodara: Large scale cleaning operation has started in Vadodara city in the areas where flood water has gone. Most of the areas of the city are flood-free now. Cleaning teams have arrived from Surat Municipal Corporation(SMC) and Amdavad Municipal Corporation(AMC). Harni area is still affected due to flood due to curved shape of Vishwamitri river. Flood waterlogging was reported from Akota area also in the morning. According to the Municipal Commissioner, the administration is working i...Read More

Vadodara: Presence of crocodiles in humans populated areas of Vadodara is not something new in monsoon. In latest, policemen are deployed to stop pilgrims to visit Koteshwar mahadev mandir as the road to the mandir is water logged and there are three crocodiles straying there. As it was Monday of holy Shravan month, many pilgrims were out to visit the mandir which is located in Vadsar area. As Vadsar-Koteshwar road is water logged, the pilgrims venture into knee deep water to visit the mandir. H...Read More

Parimal Nathwani's "Call of the Gir" is an enchanting visual journey of the Gir Forest and its majestic Asiatic lions. This coffee table book, rich with more than 100 stunning photographs and vivid descriptions, invites readers to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and unique ecosystem of Gir. The book is a visual feast, making it a must-have for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. While Nathwani's earlier book "Gir Lion: Pride of Gujarat" was about Gir Lions, this latest book "call...Read More

Ahmedabad: Trees uprooted due to successive cyclones in Gir jungle should be removed to achieve grassland suitable for the roaming of lions, Rajya Sabha member Parimal Nathwani suggested today while interacting with media persons about his newly launched book on Gir jungle. Nathwani said he spoke to the Prime Minister about this during his recent meeting in the national capital. The Prime Minister had, in the same meeting, launched Nathwani's book. The meeting between Nathwani and the Prime Mini...Read More

Jamnagar: The growing leopard population in the Pune district is putting pressure on local shelters and leading to increased leopard attacks in urban areas. To address this issue, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has suggested relocating some leopards to the Vantara wild animal care and conservation project in Jamnagar or other suitable centers. The Manikdoh Leopard Sanctuary in Pune is currently treating injured and disabled leopards and is operating at full capacity. Frequen...Read More

Surat: Imagine stepping into your backyard and spotting a baby spectacled cobra nestled inside your shoe! This unusual scenario became a reality recently in Atiya Faliya village of Surat, sparking panic among residents. With the monsoon season underway, such incidents of snake sightings have surged in rural Gujarat. A spectacled cobra cub was spotted inside a shoe left outside Hitu alias Hitesh Desai's residence in Atiya Faliya village. This baby snake, known for its neotoxin venom, alarmed l...Read More

Anand: In the 2023-24 season, the Ninth Annual Sarus Crane Count recorded a total of 1,431 Sarus cranes, marking a significant increase of 186% since 2015. The summer solstice aligns with the period when most wetlands and marshes dry up, leading to large congregations of Sarus cranes at the remaining perennial water bodies, providing a unique opportunity to accurately assess the population. The census was conducted in Kheda and Anand districts. Major congregation sites included Narda Wetland ...Read More

GandhinagarAll wildlife sanctuaries and national parks across Gujarat shall remain shut for a four-month-long period during the monsoon season, from June 15th to October 15th. The state government, in a note, stated that as per sections 28 and 33 of the Wildlife Protection Act, visitors are banned in sanctuaries and national parks during this period due to heavy rains, sudden floods, and cyclone-like situations. Many birds, mammals, and snakes mate, and new life takes birth during this period...Read More

Junagadh: A Gir Lion at Sakkarbag Zoo attacked a contractual staffer, causing injuries. The staffer, who is a contract-based employee of the zoo, is hospitalized due to injuries to the shoulder, hand, leg, and head. At 9 am on Friday, a staffer, Dhirubhai Parshottam Tudiya (35), a resident of Bamangam, entered the lion's cage for routine cleaning. Due to a mistake, the inner cage's door remained open, allowing the lion to step out and attack Dhirubhai. Fortunately, other staffers rushed to the s...Read More