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Archimedes' principle used in rescuing an elephant fallen in a well. The rule says that any object partially or completely submerged in a fluid experiences an upward force equal in magnitude to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.

Archimedes' principle used in rescuing an elephant fallen in a well. The rule says that any object partially or completely submerged in a fluid experiences an upward force equal in magnitude to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.

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Swift Inter-Departmental Action Saves Swept-Away Elephant Family in Katarniaghat, UP On August 25, 2026, at approximately 10:20 AM, Katarniaghat Range Headquarters received a wireless message via the Kailashpuri Barrier reporting that a herd of elephants—comprising 3 adults and 2 calves—were being swept by the strong river current towards the Girjapuri Barrage in Kaudiyala river. Current was too strong for the calves and they were flowing with it. The adults too followed them possibly to save them but even they were finding it difficult to swim. Upon receiving this information, RO Katarniaghat immediately proceeded to the Girjapuri Barrage with a team of forest personnel. To counter the strong river flow, irrigation department was promptly contacted. Irrigation department was very swift and prompt and immediately closed the barrage gate thereby halting the rapid current. Once the current slowed down, adult elephants quickly got in control of the situation and guided the young calves to safety. Subsequently, by creating noise and commotion (hanka), the herd—which had reached the vicinity of the barrage gates—was driven back into the forest area. The herd of wild elephants has safely moved into the forest zone. Credit goes to entire Range staff for their quick thinking and prompt action and irrigation department for their prompt support.

Swift Inter-Departmental Action Saves Swept-Away Elephant Family in Katarniaghat, UP On August 25, 2026, at approximately 10:20 AM, Katarniaghat Range Headquarters received a wireless message via the Kailashpuri Barrier reporting that a herd of elephants—comprising 3 adults and 2 calves—were being swept by the strong river current towards the Girjapuri Barrage in Kaudiyala river. Current was too strong for the calves and they were flowing with it. The adults too followed them possibly to save them but even they were finding it difficult to swim. Upon receiving this information, RO Katarniaghat immediately proceeded to the Girjapuri Barrage with a team of forest personnel. To counter the strong river flow, irrigation department was promptly contacted. Irrigation department was very swift and prompt and immediately closed the barrage gate thereby halting the rapid current. Once the current slowed down, adult elephants quickly got in control of the situation and guided the young calves to safety. Subsequently, by creating noise and commotion (hanka), the herd—which had reached the vicinity of the barrage gates—was driven back into the forest area. The herd of wild elephants has safely moved into the forest zone. Credit goes to entire Range staff for their quick thinking and prompt action and irrigation department for their prompt support.

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It took more than 6 months to get the jump start executed. The female bird in Naliya, Gujrat was ringed. The bird gave an infertile egg. Incubated fertile at 37 degree C was taken from Sam, Rajasthan to Naliya by road covering 770 kms in 19 hours. The sterile egg was swapped with incubated fertile egg. It was nuanced and challenging task. Kudos to team WII, FD Gujarat and FD Rajasthan.

It took more than 6 months to get the jump start executed. The female bird in Naliya, Gujrat was ringed. The bird gave an infertile egg. Incubated fertile at 37 degree C was taken from Sam, Rajasthan to Naliya by road covering 770 kms in 19 hours. The sterile egg was swapped with incubated fertile egg. It was nuanced and challenging task. Kudos to team WII, FD Gujarat and FD Rajasthan.

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Parachute fall of Sal seeds has started across the Sal jungles of India. Forest floors are carpeted with winged Sal seed these days. Earlier Sal seeds used to be collected for extracting oil. Medha Nayak shows how the Sal seeds fall like a mini helicopter.

Parachute fall of Sal seeds has started across the Sal jungles of India. Forest floors are carpeted with winged Sal seed these days. Earlier Sal seeds used to be collected for extracting oil. Medha Nayak shows how the Sal seeds fall like a mini helicopter.

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The tiger is a monk. It won't bother you, or be bothered by you. It tries to maintain its composure as much as it can. Even if you are around it, it will most likely be unfazed. And even when a tiger expresses its aggression, it is mock. It's a construct.

The tiger is a monk. It won't bother you, or be bothered by you. It tries to maintain its composure as much as it can. Even if you are around it, it will most likely be unfazed. And even when a tiger expresses its aggression, it is mock. It's a construct.

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Dhikala Chaud – Nature’s own amphitheatre. For decades, this unique landscape has been a front-row seat to the who’s who of Indian wildlife; tigers, leopards, Gharial, Deers and massive herds of elephants. A rare blend of grasslands, riverine terrain, majestic foothills.

Dhikala Chaud – Nature’s own amphitheatre. For decades, this unique landscape has been a front-row seat to the who’s who of Indian wildlife; tigers, leopards, Gharial, Deers and massive herds of elephants. A rare blend of grasslands, riverine terrain, majestic foothills.

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Another milestone towards conservation of Wild Water Buffalo in the country. The first tranche of water buffalos got translocated from Kaziranga to Kanha. State of MP, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra are taking steps to revive the lost population of water buffalo in central India.

Another milestone towards conservation of Wild Water Buffalo in the country. The first tranche of water buffalos got translocated from Kaziranga to Kanha. State of MP, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra are taking steps to revive the lost population of water buffalo in central India.

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Govt of UP notified Terai Elephant Reserve today. It is the 33rd Elephant Reserve in the country covering an area of 3072.358 sq km. It will give impetus to management and conservation of elephants and their habitats in Dudhwa-Pilibhit landscape.

Govt of UP notified Terai Elephant Reserve today. It is the 33rd Elephant Reserve in the country covering an area of 3072.358 sq km. It will give impetus to management and conservation of elephants and their habitats in Dudhwa-Pilibhit landscape.

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Waterholes are places to sight tigers in summers. A beautiful capture from Sariska Tiger Reserve. One of the nearest place from Delhi to sight a tiger. Once devoid of tigers, Sariska is full of tigers today. A great story of successful tiger reintroduction. Rajasthan Forest Department

Waterholes are places to sight tigers in summers. A beautiful capture from Sariska Tiger Reserve. One of the nearest place from Delhi to sight a tiger. Once devoid of tigers, Sariska is full of tigers today. A great story of successful tiger reintroduction. Rajasthan Forest Department

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Snow leopard sighted at Jhala in Harsil valley of Gangotri landscape, Uttarakhand. It is said to be an encouraging news keeping in view the conservation initiatives in the area. Via SM

Snow leopard sighted at Jhala in Harsil valley of Gangotri landscape, Uttarakhand. It is said to be an encouraging news keeping in view the conservation initiatives in the area. Via SM

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Usually tigers and sloth bear avoid each other and keep a safe distance. Here is a sighting from Terai jungles of UP. VC: SM

Usually tigers and sloth bear avoid each other and keep a safe distance. Here is a sighting from Terai jungles of UP. VC: SM

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Tigers were raining in Pilibhit as someone said after his recent visit to the reserve. Tigers could be seen in everywhere even crossing Sharda canal. When I got first tiger census done there in 2001, we could hardly get 17 tigers and now it’s 60 plus.

Tigers were raining in Pilibhit as someone said after his recent visit to the reserve. Tigers could be seen in everywhere even crossing Sharda canal. When I got first tiger census done there in 2001, we could hardly get 17 tigers and now it’s 60 plus.

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Archimedes' principle used in rescuing an elephant fallen in a well. The rule says that any object partially or completely submerged in a fluid experiences an upward force equal in magnitude to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.
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Archimedes' principle used in rescuing an elephant fallen in a well. The rule says that any object partially or completely submerged in a fluid experiences an upward force equal in magnitude to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.

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3,741,901 views • 6 months ago

Difficult for mother tigress to handle cubs when they are too young like this. Usually she keeps them concealed or away from prying eyes. Interesting visuals.
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Difficult for mother tigress to handle cubs when they are too young like this. Usually she keeps them concealed or away from prying eyes. Interesting visuals.

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353,749 views • 1 month ago

A tiger tries to predate a young calf of rhino but fails. The cautious mother reacts and shields the calf. A natural history moment captured in Dudhwa. A must watch.
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A tiger tries to predate a young calf of rhino but fails. The cautious mother reacts and shields the calf. A natural history moment captured in Dudhwa. A must watch.

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479,409 views • 8 months ago

I call tiger a striped monk. It won’t bother you, or be bothered by you. It tries to maintain its composure as much as it can. Even if you are around it, it will most likely be unfazed. And even when a tiger expresses its aggression, it is mock. It’s a construct.
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I call tiger a striped monk. It won’t bother you, or be bothered by you. It tries to maintain its composure as much as it can. Even if you are around it, it will most likely be unfazed. And even when a tiger expresses its aggression, it is mock. It’s a construct.

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64,769 views • 3 months ago

Pilibhit tiger has been rescued. Animal is looking sick and his behaviour was said to be anomalous. Need examination to further infer.
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Pilibhit tiger has been rescued. Animal is looking sick and his behaviour was said to be anomalous. Need examination to further infer.

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321,915 views • 2 years ago

A female elephant got electrocuted near Bandipur Tiger Reserve. Forest staffs and veterinarians got her treated in time and made her finally stand on feet. It was a long ordeal. Salutation to the entire team for this great feat.
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A female elephant got electrocuted near Bandipur Tiger Reserve. Forest staffs and veterinarians got her treated in time and made her finally stand on feet. It was a long ordeal. Salutation to the entire team for this great feat.

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243,070 views • 3 years ago

Those who talk of coexistence while discussing the human wildlife conflicts must see how the cultural ethos in Indian societies has already instilled it for centuries.
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Those who talk of coexistence while discussing the human wildlife conflicts must see how the cultural ethos in Indian societies has already instilled it for centuries.

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201,880 views • 2 years ago

You can’t steal my kill..! Mobile cameras have given great opportunities to capture such rare moments of natural history and animal ethology. Here is a good example of showing tiger’s hunting skills, mock aggressions and possessiveness towards their kills. Worth watching. VC:SM
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You can’t steal my kill..! Mobile cameras have given great opportunities to capture such rare moments of natural history and animal ethology. Here is a good example of showing tiger’s hunting skills, mock aggressions and possessiveness towards their kills. Worth watching. VC:SM

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110,234 views • 2 years ago

Living like a king. Dudhwa-Pilibhit landscape is famous for tigers m living in sugarcane fields. This time a resting tiger got captured in a wheat field. It is said that footage was made by local villagers using drone.
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Living like a king. Dudhwa-Pilibhit landscape is famous for tigers m living in sugarcane fields. This time a resting tiger got captured in a wheat field. It is said that footage was made by local villagers using drone.

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70,821 views • 1 year ago

Sighting of chasing and hunting a prey by tigers was not a usual sight in Dudhwa-Kishanpur. Nice capture. Guides and drivers have to hold their excitement and avoid approaching to near to the tigers.
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Sighting of chasing and hunting a prey by tigers was not a usual sight in Dudhwa-Kishanpur. Nice capture. Guides and drivers have to hold their excitement and avoid approaching to near to the tigers.

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74,357 views • 1 year ago

Sometimes a tiger has to run away from a rhino. A natural history moment from Dudhwa.
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Sometimes a tiger has to run away from a rhino. A natural history moment from Dudhwa.

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21,917 views • 4 months ago

Sloth bears are known for carrying their cubs on their back. It is believed that they do so to protect their cubs from predators, which also goes with an uncertain belief about their poor eye sights. Nevertheless it’s heart warming see them doing so.
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Sloth bears are known for carrying their cubs on their back. It is believed that they do so to protect their cubs from predators, which also goes with an uncertain belief about their poor eye sights. Nevertheless it’s heart warming see them doing so.

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26,023 views • 5 months ago

Beautiful camera trap video of a melanistic tiger in Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha, the only place where we see blackish tigers because of genetic mutations in the population.
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Beautiful camera trap video of a melanistic tiger in Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha, the only place where we see blackish tigers because of genetic mutations in the population.

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81,254 views • 3 years ago

Based on India’s proposal UN declared 2023 as International Year of Millets. It starts from today to raise awareness and to bring back millets on your table.
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Based on India’s proposal UN declared 2023 as International Year of Millets. It starts from today to raise awareness and to bring back millets on your table.

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91,139 views • 3 years ago

A furious mother bear pushes back a tiger in peninsular India. VC: Shared
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A furious mother bear pushes back a tiger in peninsular India. VC: Shared

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38,532 views • 1 year ago

A tiger charging on a wild boar and a panicked rhino mother running with her calf to save themselves. A natural history moment frame from Dudhwa. VC:Surender Kumar
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A tiger charging on a wild boar and a panicked rhino mother running with her calf to save themselves. A natural history moment frame from Dudhwa. VC:Surender Kumar

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17,552 views • 6 months ago

Avoidance is the rule for the titans. When a tiger and a sloth bear come across in a terai jungle.
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Avoidance is the rule for the titans. When a tiger and a sloth bear come across in a terai jungle.

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17,023 views • 6 months ago

Today is World Wildlife Day. India is a mega biodiversity hot spot. We take pride in having 70 percent of wild tigers and 60 percent of Asian Elephant in our country. We have practiced coexistence with wildlife for ages and it’s deep rooted in cultural ethos. Greetings !
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Today is World Wildlife Day. India is a mega biodiversity hot spot. We take pride in having 70 percent of wild tigers and 60 percent of Asian Elephant in our country. We have practiced coexistence with wildlife for ages and it’s deep rooted in cultural ethos. Greetings !

Ramesh Pandey

36,877 views • 1 year ago

Such sightings of elephant herds in Dudhwa was not so common. Beautiful capture. 🐘🐘🐘🐘
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Such sightings of elephant herds in Dudhwa was not so common. Beautiful capture. 🐘🐘🐘🐘

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17,473 views • 7 months ago

A tiger rescued and rewilded back to Dudhwa by the team of UPFD. It took many months to locate and immobilise the animal from near Lucknow city. Kudos to all involved.
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A tiger rescued and rewilded back to Dudhwa by the team of UPFD. It took many months to locate and immobilise the animal from near Lucknow city. Kudos to all involved.

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31,982 views • 1 year ago