In Nilgiris, feral dogs around sanctuaries threaten wildlife, increase negative human-animal interactions Feral dogs in the Nilgiris pose a threat to wildlife, leading to calls for population control. The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024
Leopard trapped in snare dies in Nilgiris forest division Leopard found dead in snare with 3 limbs cut off in Nilgiris forest division; poachers sought after in black market; Forest Department forms special teams to trace criminals. The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023
Car seized, but no arrests yet in gaur poaching case Forest Dept. yet to make arrests in gaur hunting case near Kattery Dam; car seized; suspect from Gudalur absconding; CCTV footage used to identify car & accused; illegal firearms used to poach wildlife in Nilgiris; clampdown on illegal weapons needed to ensure safety of wildlife. # ForestDept # GaurHunting #… The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023
Activists call for clean up of Ooty lake Environmentalists have urged the district administration to take up the cleaning of Ooty Lake, after analysis of samples collected from the water body confirmed the presence of Clostridium bacteria in the water, and also high alkalinity in parts of the lake. ty The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023
Conservationists criticise “unscientific” animal relocation initiatives Relocating animals without addressing underlying causes is not a viable long-term solution to mitigate the chances of negative human-animal interactions, says wildlife activist The Hindu · Aug 26, 2022
Calls grow to bring municipal forests bordering Ooty under control of forest department According to sources in the forest department, there are believed to be at least two tigers, five leopards and at least two packs of wild dogs inhabiting the municipal forests surrounding Udhagamandalam town The Hindu · Jul 1, 2022