Vantara Supports Return of Elephant Madhuri to Kolhapur

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

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Vantara, the animal rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, has agreed to support the Maharashtra government’s move to return the elephant Madhuri—also known as Mahadevi—to Kolhapur. The elephant is currently housed at the Vantara facility following a court-mandated relocation in July 2025. Legal

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Bengaluru Overtakes Mumbai as India’s Leopard Capital

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

A year-long camera trap survey has revealed that Bengaluru now hosts the highest number of free-ranging leopards among all Indian metro cities, earning it the informal title of India’s new “Leopard Capital.” With 80–85 leopards recorded in and around the city, Bengaluru has overtaken Mumbai, which was previously known for its remarkable urban coexistence with […]

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India to Receive Eight Cheetahs from Botswana, First Batch of Four Arriving in May

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

India is set to receive a fresh batch of eight cheetahs from Botswana as part of its ongoing cheetah reintroduction initiative, with the first four expected to arrive in May. The project, which aims to restore the population of the world’s fastest land animal to Indian ecosystems, continues despite early challenges since its launch in […]

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South Korea Wildfires Kill 27, Ravage Historic Temples

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

At least 27 people have died as South Korea battles one of the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in its history. The blazes began in Uiseong County and spread rapidly due to fierce winds and dry conditions, engulfing over 33,000 hectares of land. With more than 300 structures destroyed and around 37,000 people evacuated, the […]

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Introduction of African Cheetahs in India Sparks Debate

By BPN News Desk February 20, 2025

The recent initiative to reintroduce African cheetahs into India’s wildlife reserves has ignited a debate among conservationists and scientists. While the project aims to restore the cheetah population in India, experts have raised concerns regarding its ecological viability and the potential challenges in managing the translocated species. Ecological and Management