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Mumbai Customs ,Zone-III at CSMIA breaks wildlife smuggling racket. Tarantulas, iguanas, sugar gliders, sunbirds, finchbills, honey bears & tortoises found hidden in checked-in baggage on AI 338 from Thailand. The Passenger arrested. Photo Source- @mumbaicus3 (X)

7,000+ Animals Seized in 3.5 Years: Mumbai Airport Stops Man with 100 Exotic Wildlife from Thailand

Customs officials at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport arrested an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok with nearly 100 exotic animals hidden in his luggage. The man “exhibited signs of nervousness” during

Govind Tekale

June 11, 2025

Crime·Marine Life·News

5 Million Seahorses Worth $29M Seized in Global Wildlife Trafficking Network Spanning 62 Countries

Nearly five million smuggled seahorses worth about $29 million were seized worldwide over a 10-year period, according to new research from the University of British Columbia (UBC). But experts warn this represents

Rahul Somvanshi

June 5, 2025

Activism·India·News

Valmik Thapar Dies at 73 After 50 Years Tracking Tigers and Serving on 150+ Wildlife Panels

Valmik Thapar, who spent 50 years fighting for India’s tigers, died on May 31, 2025, after battling cancer. He was 73. Thapar became a leading voice for tiger protection without any formal

Govind Tekale

June 1, 2025

Latin America·News

Jundiaí River Turns Bright Blue as 2,000-Liter Dye Spill Kills Fish and Stains Wildlife in São Paulo

A truck accident in São Paulo, Brazil, has transformed the normally peaceful Jundiaí River into a shocking bright blue waterway, endangering countless fish, birds, and other wildlife. The spill occurred on May

Govind Tekale

May 23, 2025

USA·Wildlife

Grizzly Bear Relocation Near Yellowstone Sparks Fresh Debate on Wildlife Conflicts and Cattle Loss in Wyoming

A male grizzly bear was moved from private land near Cody, Wyoming to an area just south of Yellowstone National Park on May 16, 2024, after it killed cattle in the region.

Govind Tekale

May 23, 2025

Black Bear Cub. Photo Source: San Diego Humane Society.

Conservation·News·USA·Wildlife

Black Bear Cub Rescue in California Among Just 4 Cases in 5 Years at San Diego Wildlife Center

A baby black bear is beating the odds at San Diego’s Ramona Wildlife Center. The two-month-old cub arrived weak and hungry last month. Now he’s active, playful, and growing stronger every day.

Govind Tekale

May 15, 2025

Africa·Crime·News·Wildlife

Kenya Fines Ant Traffickers $7,700 Each: 5,440 Queen Ants Worth €1 Million Reveal Shift in Wildlife Crime

In a landmark case highlighting the changing face of wildlife crime, Kenya has fined four smugglers caught with thousands of queen ants at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The two Belgian teenagers, a

Govind Tekale

May 9, 2025

Representative Image: Koalas. Photo Source: Австралиец (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Australia·News·Wildlife

700 Koalas Shot by Helicopters in Victoria’s Budj Bim After Bushfires Wreck Critical Wildlife Habitat

Around 700 koalas have been shot from helicopters in Victoria’s Budj Bim National Park, sparking intense debate about wildlife management in Australia. The Victorian government defends the action as necessary to prevent

Rahul Somvanshi

April 28, 2025

Nature

Johnston Atoll Rocket Pads Threaten 1.5M Seabirds and U.S. Wildlife Refuge Recovery

When rockets meet rookeries, who prevails? Johnston Atoll—a remote Pacific wildlife refuge harboring 1.5 million seabirds—faces an existential quandary as the U.S. Air Force advances plans to transform part of this ecological

Rahul Somvanshi

April 17, 2025

A baby gelada monkey.Photo Source: Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Conservation·UK·Wildlife

Gelada Monkey Born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park Boosts Two-Troop Breeding Record in Europe

A baby gelada monkey, born on March 14, 2025, at Yorkshire Wildlife Park (YWP) near Doncaster has given wildlife conservationists a reason to celebrate. The birth marks a significant achievement for European

Govind Tekale

April 10, 2025