On International Forest Day in 2025 ... one of the most significant wildlife conservation success stories in India. Dry deciduous forests, acacia trees, and rugged terrain make Gir an iconic ...

hence it forms one of the most important wildlife conservation areas in India. The area was established in 1965. This dry deciduous forest has successfully restored its lion population along with ...

“We were powerless, like children.” Ghoramara Island, India, on the western edge of the Sundarbans mangrove forest, has been robbed of its protective mangroves by tree cutting and sea-level ...

Percentage of modern pollen taxa of several plant varieties, which plays a crucial role in their reproductive processes, found to be very low, says research LUCKNOW The Kukrail dry deciduous ...

In India, forests play a crucial role in cultural heritage, economic development, and biodiversity conservation. Recognising their importance, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ...

Located near the UNESCO-listed ruins of Hampi, the Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary was created to protect sloth bears, making it one of the best places to see them in the wild. Unlike larger national ...

In April last year, the NGT had directed the ministry to compile the details of encroachment of forest areas in all states and Union Territories in a prescribed format.

In India, the Eurasian Otter's distribution ... Falling under the Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest (5A/C3) category, the reserve provides a crucial habitat for diverse wildlife, now confirmed to ...

Explore India's magnificent wildlife and night skies ... Being a southern tropical dry deciduous forest, there is an excellent chance of sightings of tigers, leopards and the elusive black panther.