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Kerala's Western Ghats Now Home To India's First Butterfly Sanctuary: Details Inside
On June 18, the Kerala State Wildlife Board renamed the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur as the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary.
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Kerala Seeks To Amend Wildlife Act To Allow Killing Of Animals. Reasons Explained
Kerala's demand to amend the Wildlife Act stems from a dire need to address human-wildlife conflicts that threaten lives, livelihoods, and the state's agrarian economy.
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Eravikulam National Park In Kerala Reopens On April 1: Complete Guide For Wildlife Enthusiasts
Located in the Western Ghats of Munnar, Eravikulam National Park is one of Kerala's top wildlife reserves.
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Kerala Tiger Shot Dead After Attacking Forest Officials During Tranquilising Mission
Forest officials on Monday shot dead a tiger in self-defence as it attacked them during a tranquilising mission in Vandiperiyar in this hill district of Kerala.
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Kerala Court Dismisses Plea Against Order To Shoot Tiger That Killed Man In Wayanad
According to the provision of the Wildlife Act, the Chief Wildlife Warden may permit hunting of any wild animal specified in Schedule I, if it has become dangerous to human life.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Rejects Kerala Rail Project Proposals
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai clarified to his Kerala counterpart that it is not possible to take up any development work in ecologically sensitive areas, and in wildlife sanctuaries.
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10-Foot King Cobra Hid In Car For A Week, Travelled 200 Km In Kerala
A king cobra travelled in a car for over 200 km and lived in its engine bay for a week before being finally rescued by wildlife personnel in Kerala, according to the vehicle owner.
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Watch: Neelakurinji Flowers That Bloom Once In 12 Years Blossom In Kerala
Kerala is known as "God's own country" for more reasons than one. Beaches, hills, and forest teeming with rare plants and wildlife - the southern state is blessed with nature's bounty.
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Ravichandran Ashwin Reveals 'Best Gift Parents Can Give Their Kids'
Ravichandran Ashwin is using the precious time of to do things with his family, including introducing his daughters to the treasures of nature.
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Amid Bird Flu Scare, Centre Sends Teams To Kerala, Haryana: 10 Points
Across India, lakhs of birds have been found dead in the last 10 days. At least four states - Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Rajasthan- have confirmed bird flu, sounding an alert as the authorities step up efforts to contain the spread. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are also vigilant after 12,000 ducks died in the last few days in neighbou...
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"Intentional Act To Kill The Elephant": Kerala's Top Wildlife Officer
A high-level team has been formed to investigate the killing of the pregnant elephant in Kerala, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan promising strict action against the people responsible. The elephant -- which had come out of the Silent Valley in search of food and wandered close to villages -- had eaten a fruit stuffed with firecrackers.
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After Kerala Floods, Over 15 Snakes Rescued In Last 3 Days
More than 15 snakes, including cobras and pythons, have been rescued in flood-affected Kerala by an NGO in the past three days, Wildlife SOS said Thursday.
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Kerala Floods: Number Of Deaths Rises To 29, Army Rescues 54 Tourists
When it rains, it pours; and Kerala is experiencing it. Dams, reservoirs and rivers have overflowed, roads have caved in, sections of highways collapsed, and homes swept away in ferocious floods. People are homeless, tourists are stranded, and wildlife is in danger as more than half of Kerala is dealing with severe flooding due to the unforgiving r...
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41 Elephants Die In Kerala's Forests In 6 Months
At least 41 wild elephants have died in Kerala's forest ranges in the last six months however, none of these deaths were due to wither drought conditions or due to the lack of food and water in the forest, according to Forest Minister K Raju in a written reply in the Assembly.
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Recently Concluded Thrissur Pooram Violated Animal Rights, Alleges Activist
An animal rights campaigner has written to the Chief Controller of Explosives, Nagpur, and the Director of Project Elephant alleging violations of Wildlife Protection Act and Sound Pollution Regulation Rules in the recently concluded Thrissur Pooram festival.
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Kerala's Western Ghats Now Home To India's First Butterfly Sanctuary: Details Inside
On June 18, the Kerala State Wildlife Board renamed the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur as the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary.
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Kerala Seeks To Amend Wildlife Act To Allow Killing Of Animals. Reasons Explained
Kerala's demand to amend the Wildlife Act stems from a dire need to address human-wildlife conflicts that threaten lives, livelihoods, and the state's agrarian economy.
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Eravikulam National Park In Kerala Reopens On April 1: Complete Guide For Wildlife Enthusiasts
Located in the Western Ghats of Munnar, Eravikulam National Park is one of Kerala's top wildlife reserves.
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Kerala Tiger Shot Dead After Attacking Forest Officials During Tranquilising Mission
Forest officials on Monday shot dead a tiger in self-defence as it attacked them during a tranquilising mission in Vandiperiyar in this hill district of Kerala.
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Kerala Court Dismisses Plea Against Order To Shoot Tiger That Killed Man In Wayanad
According to the provision of the Wildlife Act, the Chief Wildlife Warden may permit hunting of any wild animal specified in Schedule I, if it has become dangerous to human life.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Rejects Kerala Rail Project Proposals
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai clarified to his Kerala counterpart that it is not possible to take up any development work in ecologically sensitive areas, and in wildlife sanctuaries.
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10-Foot King Cobra Hid In Car For A Week, Travelled 200 Km In Kerala
A king cobra travelled in a car for over 200 km and lived in its engine bay for a week before being finally rescued by wildlife personnel in Kerala, according to the vehicle owner.
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Watch: Neelakurinji Flowers That Bloom Once In 12 Years Blossom In Kerala
Kerala is known as "God's own country" for more reasons than one. Beaches, hills, and forest teeming with rare plants and wildlife - the southern state is blessed with nature's bounty.
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Ravichandran Ashwin Reveals 'Best Gift Parents Can Give Their Kids'
Ravichandran Ashwin is using the precious time of to do things with his family, including introducing his daughters to the treasures of nature.
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Amid Bird Flu Scare, Centre Sends Teams To Kerala, Haryana: 10 Points
Across India, lakhs of birds have been found dead in the last 10 days. At least four states - Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Rajasthan- have confirmed bird flu, sounding an alert as the authorities step up efforts to contain the spread. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are also vigilant after 12,000 ducks died in the last few days in neighbou...
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"Intentional Act To Kill The Elephant": Kerala's Top Wildlife Officer
A high-level team has been formed to investigate the killing of the pregnant elephant in Kerala, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan promising strict action against the people responsible. The elephant -- which had come out of the Silent Valley in search of food and wandered close to villages -- had eaten a fruit stuffed with firecrackers.
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After Kerala Floods, Over 15 Snakes Rescued In Last 3 Days
More than 15 snakes, including cobras and pythons, have been rescued in flood-affected Kerala by an NGO in the past three days, Wildlife SOS said Thursday.
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Kerala Floods: Number Of Deaths Rises To 29, Army Rescues 54 Tourists
When it rains, it pours; and Kerala is experiencing it. Dams, reservoirs and rivers have overflowed, roads have caved in, sections of highways collapsed, and homes swept away in ferocious floods. People are homeless, tourists are stranded, and wildlife is in danger as more than half of Kerala is dealing with severe flooding due to the unforgiving r...
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41 Elephants Die In Kerala's Forests In 6 Months
At least 41 wild elephants have died in Kerala's forest ranges in the last six months however, none of these deaths were due to wither drought conditions or due to the lack of food and water in the forest, according to Forest Minister K Raju in a written reply in the Assembly.
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Recently Concluded Thrissur Pooram Violated Animal Rights, Alleges Activist
An animal rights campaigner has written to the Chief Controller of Explosives, Nagpur, and the Director of Project Elephant alleging violations of Wildlife Protection Act and Sound Pollution Regulation Rules in the recently concluded Thrissur Pooram festival.
