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And the epic journey begins again in all its glory. Three new travellers, Apapang (adult male) orange track, Alang (young female) Yellow track, and Ahu (adult female) Red Track, were satellite-tagged on 11th November 2025 as part of the Manipur Amur Falcon Tracking Project (Phase 2) by Wildlife Institute of India . In just days, Apapang has stunned trackers with an extraordinary non-stop flight, already cutting across central India and now skimming the Arabian Sea, poised for a 3,000 km oceanic crossing to Somalia,one of the most demanding journeys undertaken by any raptor on the planet. From the forests of Manipur to the vast African landscapes that await them, these tiny birds barely 150 grams continue to remind us of the sheer wonder of migration, and why India’s protection of stopover sites has become a global conservation story. What a wonder ! Credits Suresh Kumar #AmurFalcons #BirdMigration

And the epic journey begins again in all its glory. Three new travellers, Apapang (adult male) orange track, Alang (young female) Yellow track, and Ahu (adult female) Red Track, were satellite-tagged on 11th November 2025 as part of the Manipur Amur Falcon Tracking Project (Phase 2) by Wildlife Institute of India . In just days, Apapang has stunned trackers with an extraordinary non-stop flight, already cutting across central India and now skimming the Arabian Sea, poised for a 3,000 km oceanic crossing to Somalia,one of the most demanding journeys undertaken by any raptor on the planet. From the forests of Manipur to the vast African landscapes that await them, these tiny birds barely 150 grams continue to remind us of the sheer wonder of migration, and why India’s protection of stopover sites has become a global conservation story. What a wonder ! Credits Suresh Kumar #AmurFalcons #BirdMigration

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This is what freedom looks like 🇮🇳 An elephant sleeping blissfully in the wild, while the trees dance with the wind. May we always be a land where the wild can dream in freedom. Happy Independence Day, India. #IndepedenceDay #HappyIndependenceDay #80thIndependenceDay #India brilliant video by Dhanu Paran

This is what freedom looks like 🇮🇳 An elephant sleeping blissfully in the wild, while the trees dance with the wind. May we always be a land where the wild can dream in freedom. Happy Independence Day, India. #IndepedenceDay #HappyIndependenceDay #80thIndependenceDay #India brilliant video by Dhanu Paran

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The year ends on a heartwarming note for us at TN Forest Department, as our Foresters united a lost baby elephant with her mother and the herd after rescue in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve at Pollachi. The little calf was found searching for the mother when field teams spotted her. With the help of drones & experienced forest watchers the herd was located and the tiny calf was safely reunited. Teams are still on ground for monitoring. Kudos to Ramasubramanian, CF, Bhargava Teja FD, Range officer Manikantan and the entire team 👍 videos FD TN DIPR Tamil Nadu Forest Department MoEF&CC #elephantcalf

The year ends on a heartwarming note for us at TN Forest Department, as our Foresters united a lost baby elephant with her mother and the herd after rescue in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve at Pollachi. The little calf was found searching for the mother when field teams spotted her. With the help of drones & experienced forest watchers the herd was located and the tiny calf was safely reunited. Teams are still on ground for monitoring. Kudos to Ramasubramanian, CF, Bhargava Teja FD, Range officer Manikantan and the entire team 👍 videos FD TN DIPR Tamil Nadu Forest Department MoEF&CC #elephantcalf

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A beautiful elephant family sleeps deep inside the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu, an extraordinary moment captured on camera. The young one gently rests its leg on an elder, seeking comfort, security and love. In the world of elephants, family is everything. And around them stands the forest silent, protective, eternal like a cradle holding life itself. On this International Day of Forests, this tender scene reminds us of a simple truth: if forests do not exist, nothing will remain. Nothing at all. Without forests, the world would be poorer, harsher, emptier. For elephants, for wildlife, for rivers, for people forests are life Incredible capture Dhanu Paran #InternationalDayofForest #forestday #InternationalDayofForest

A beautiful elephant family sleeps deep inside the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu, an extraordinary moment captured on camera. The young one gently rests its leg on an elder, seeking comfort, security and love. In the world of elephants, family is everything. And around them stands the forest silent, protective, eternal like a cradle holding life itself. On this International Day of Forests, this tender scene reminds us of a simple truth: if forests do not exist, nothing will remain. Nothing at all. Without forests, the world would be poorer, harsher, emptier. For elephants, for wildlife, for rivers, for people forests are life Incredible capture Dhanu Paran #InternationalDayofForest #forestday #InternationalDayofForest

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When I first visited the Irula Snake Catchers’ Cooperative Society on the outskirts of Chennai, I was awestruck. I learnt that even though they supply about 80% of India's Antivenom, they never catch snakes during their breeding season.Irulas treat snakes with care, affection, and profound respect . Each snake is released back into the wild carefully after venom extraction. On this World Snake Day, let us honour one of the most misunderstood guardians of our ecosystem, snakes. And let us also celebrate the communities which protect them. We need to replace fear of snakes with facts,myths with science and advance better understanding of snake conservation through trained snake handlers and Snakebite prevention and management #WorldSnakeDay #Irulas #SnakeConservation #OneHealth #Biodiversity #TNForest

When I first visited the Irula Snake Catchers’ Cooperative Society on the outskirts of Chennai, I was awestruck. I learnt that even though they supply about 80% of India's Antivenom, they never catch snakes during their breeding season.Irulas treat snakes with care, affection, and profound respect . Each snake is released back into the wild carefully after venom extraction. On this World Snake Day, let us honour one of the most misunderstood guardians of our ecosystem, snakes. And let us also celebrate the communities which protect them. We need to replace fear of snakes with facts,myths with science and advance better understanding of snake conservation through trained snake handlers and Snakebite prevention and management #WorldSnakeDay #Irulas #SnakeConservation #OneHealth #Biodiversity #TNForest

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The AI based surveillance mechanism set up by TN Forest Dept has started recording elephant movements on Railway tracks in pilot project mode in Madhukkarai at Coimbatore. The surveillance system has 12 towers fitted with both thermal and normal cameras, installed at strategic locations along the railway track for early detection of animal movement. The sensed data is automatically transferred to the control room set up on the site that processes the data collected from the field on real time basis and alerts loco pilots through calls and SMS. This area has seen several tragic elephant deaths due to collision with trains on these tracks. We are trying our best to prevent these collissions through use of modern technology which can be a big boon in preventing elephant deaths in such areas. Video -TNForest Coimbatore Division Tamil Nadu Forest Department

The AI based surveillance mechanism set up by TN Forest Dept has started recording elephant movements on Railway tracks in pilot project mode in Madhukkarai at Coimbatore. The surveillance system has 12 towers fitted with both thermal and normal cameras, installed at strategic locations along the railway track for early detection of animal movement. The sensed data is automatically transferred to the control room set up on the site that processes the data collected from the field on real time basis and alerts loco pilots through calls and SMS. This area has seen several tragic elephant deaths due to collision with trains on these tracks. We are trying our best to prevent these collissions through use of modern technology which can be a big boon in preventing elephant deaths in such areas. Video -TNForest Coimbatore Division Tamil Nadu Forest Department

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Hornbill Paradise in motion somewhere in Tamil Nadu #EndangeredSpeciesDay 15th May video Senthil Natarajan

Hornbill Paradise in motion somewhere in Tamil Nadu #EndangeredSpeciesDay 15th May video Senthil Natarajan

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What if I told you there is a tiny plant, hidden in the Nilgiri montane grasslands of the Western Ghats, that offers a masterclass in water conservation ? Hedyotis verticillaris is a remarkable plant whose rosette-shaped leaves trap and store water at their centre, creating miniature reservoirs in a landscape shaped by strong winds, mist and seasonal dryness. When summer dries the grasslands, wildlife including gaur, sambar and even the Nilgiri tahr are believed to sip from these tiny water stores. Every species therefore has a purpose. Every ecosystem has its own genius and we must learn to appreciate these wonders. #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #NowForClimate Video: Supriya Sahu IAS #TNForest

What if I told you there is a tiny plant, hidden in the Nilgiri montane grasslands of the Western Ghats, that offers a masterclass in water conservation ? Hedyotis verticillaris is a remarkable plant whose rosette-shaped leaves trap and store water at their centre, creating miniature reservoirs in a landscape shaped by strong winds, mist and seasonal dryness. When summer dries the grasslands, wildlife including gaur, sambar and even the Nilgiri tahr are believed to sip from these tiny water stores. Every species therefore has a purpose. Every ecosystem has its own genius and we must learn to appreciate these wonders. #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #NowForClimate Video: Supriya Sahu IAS #TNForest

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Nature deserves a standing ovation for designing gaurs, who are born wearing perfectly styled designer white socks ! 😀 Though gaurs are the largest wild bovine species on Earth, they possess a mesmerising grace, harmony, perfection, and beautiful symmetry that showcase nature at its finest #Gaurs #Indianbison #wildlife Video Supriya Sahu IAS

Nature deserves a standing ovation for designing gaurs, who are born wearing perfectly styled designer white socks ! 😀 Though gaurs are the largest wild bovine species on Earth, they possess a mesmerising grace, harmony, perfection, and beautiful symmetry that showcase nature at its finest #Gaurs #Indianbison #wildlife Video Supriya Sahu IAS

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Look ! Indian Elephants have finally arrived in New York. Titled as the 'Great Elephant Migration' a travelling herd of 100 stunning life size elephant sculptures have reached NYC. These elephant sculptures have been made by local tribal artisans from Gudalur in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, from the invasive lantana species. The 'Great Elephant Migration' is travelling around the world spreading the message of coexistence & creating awareness about the need to remove invasives like lantana camara from forests to save wildlife. Each elephant has been created by the Coexistence Collective, a community of 200 indigenous artisans from Bettakurumba, Paniya, Kattunayakan and Soliga communities of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu. Kudos Dr. Tarsh and Subhas (people behind this) So proud of your work. Way to go Sabyasachi Mukherjee therealeleco 🎥 Moe Phillips #lantanaelephants #elephants #coexistence #wildlife #greatelephantmigration

Look ! Indian Elephants have finally arrived in New York. Titled as the 'Great Elephant Migration' a travelling herd of 100 stunning life size elephant sculptures have reached NYC. These elephant sculptures have been made by local tribal artisans from Gudalur in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, from the invasive lantana species. The 'Great Elephant Migration' is travelling around the world spreading the message of coexistence & creating awareness about the need to remove invasives like lantana camara from forests to save wildlife. Each elephant has been created by the Coexistence Collective, a community of 200 indigenous artisans from Bettakurumba, Paniya, Kattunayakan and Soliga communities of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu. Kudos Dr. Tarsh and Subhas (people behind this) So proud of your work. Way to go Sabyasachi Mukherjee therealeleco 🎥 Moe Phillips #lantanaelephants #elephants #coexistence #wildlife #greatelephantmigration

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Bird orchestra at its finest! 🎶 And hidden in this chatter is a beautiful life lesson. 🙌 At the foothills of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, thousands of Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters paint the sky before coming together to roost. They gather for safety, stay connected through constant musical calls, and hunt more effectively as a group. Found along forest edges and open spaces, these vibrant birds also play an important ecological role by controlling insect populations. A perfect reminder that there is strength in togetherness. Incredible capture by Sriram Murali #TNForest

Bird orchestra at its finest! 🎶 And hidden in this chatter is a beautiful life lesson. 🙌 At the foothills of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, thousands of Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters paint the sky before coming together to roost. They gather for safety, stay connected through constant musical calls, and hunt more effectively as a group. Found along forest edges and open spaces, these vibrant birds also play an important ecological role by controlling insect populations. A perfect reminder that there is strength in togetherness. Incredible capture by Sriram Murali #TNForest

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Long message, but trust me, it will be worth your time. Here is a remarkable update from Tamil Nadu’s tagged turtles. Early tracking data shows that some have already travelled to the Sri Lanka Dome, a little known ocean region where marine life gathers in extraordinary numbers. What makes this even more astonishing is that turtles migrating from Odisha are also expected to arrive in the same waters. Species from distant coastlines are converging at one natural marine hotspot shaped entirely by the rhythm of the ocean. The Sri Lanka Dome is created by powerful seasonal ocean processes that bring cool, nutrient-rich waters to the surface. This fuels plankton blooms and attracts turtles, fish, whales, seabirds, and countless other marine species. It is one of the most productive upwelling zones in the world’s oceans, beginning in May, reaching its peak in July, and declining in September. At that time, the turtles move out of the region and begin their return migration once again. These journeys reveal that turtles do not belong to one shoreline or one state. Their lives depend on a CONNECTED ocean, where feeding grounds, migration corridors, and breeding beaches all matter equally. Places like the Sri Lanka Dome remain unknown to most people, yet they are among the most important ecosystems in the Indian Ocean, like hidden engines that sustain marine biodiversity. The message from these turtles is clear. Conservation cannot stop at the beach. It must extend across borders and across seas because wildlife knows no boundaries 🙌🫶 With inputs from Dr Suresh Suresh Kumar

Long message, but trust me, it will be worth your time. Here is a remarkable update from Tamil Nadu’s tagged turtles. Early tracking data shows that some have already travelled to the Sri Lanka Dome, a little known ocean region where marine life gathers in extraordinary numbers. What makes this even more astonishing is that turtles migrating from Odisha are also expected to arrive in the same waters. Species from distant coastlines are converging at one natural marine hotspot shaped entirely by the rhythm of the ocean. The Sri Lanka Dome is created by powerful seasonal ocean processes that bring cool, nutrient-rich waters to the surface. This fuels plankton blooms and attracts turtles, fish, whales, seabirds, and countless other marine species. It is one of the most productive upwelling zones in the world’s oceans, beginning in May, reaching its peak in July, and declining in September. At that time, the turtles move out of the region and begin their return migration once again. These journeys reveal that turtles do not belong to one shoreline or one state. Their lives depend on a CONNECTED ocean, where feeding grounds, migration corridors, and breeding beaches all matter equally. Places like the Sri Lanka Dome remain unknown to most people, yet they are among the most important ecosystems in the Indian Ocean, like hidden engines that sustain marine biodiversity. The message from these turtles is clear. Conservation cannot stop at the beach. It must extend across borders and across seas because wildlife knows no boundaries 🙌🫶 With inputs from Dr Suresh Suresh Kumar

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Long before biodiversity became a science, Indigenous communities knew the forests by heart. They carry generations of knowledge about elephants, grasslands, forests, medicinal plants, wildlife, water & seasons. knowledge shaped by centuries of living with nature. Across the world, Indigenous Peoples are guardians of some of the Earth’s most precious ecosystems and its remaining biodiversity. Their deep connection with the land, passed down through generations, offers invaluable lessons in living sustainably with nature. On World Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let us honour their wisdom and resilience, amplify their voices, protect their rights and, above all, learn from them. 🎥 Supriya Sahu IAS captured during a welcome ceremony by Toda elders in the Nilgiris wearing their most exquisite hand embroidered shawls. #WorldIndigenousDay #IndigenousPeoplesDay #Indigenousday

Long before biodiversity became a science, Indigenous communities knew the forests by heart. They carry generations of knowledge about elephants, grasslands, forests, medicinal plants, wildlife, water & seasons. knowledge shaped by centuries of living with nature. Across the world, Indigenous Peoples are guardians of some of the Earth’s most precious ecosystems and its remaining biodiversity. Their deep connection with the land, passed down through generations, offers invaluable lessons in living sustainably with nature. On World Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let us honour their wisdom and resilience, amplify their voices, protect their rights and, above all, learn from them. 🎥 Supriya Sahu IAS captured during a welcome ceremony by Toda elders in the Nilgiris wearing their most exquisite hand embroidered shawls. #WorldIndigenousDay #IndigenousPeoplesDay #Indigenousday

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A journey of a lifetime begins today! Fifteen mahouts and cavadies from the Mudumalai and Anamalai Tiger Reserves in Tamil Nadu have boarded their first-ever international flight to the Thai Elephant Conservation Center (TECC) in Lampang, Thailand. The objective of this visit is to learn and exchange best practices in elephant management and welfare. This marks the second batch to undertake this transformative journey, following the first group of 13 who visited TECC in 2023. This unique initiative is part of the Tamil Nadu Forest Department’s broader vision to professionalise elephant care by blending the traditional tribal wisdom of our mahouts with modern global standards. The visiting team comprises mahouts, cavadies, veterinary experts, forest rangers, and department officials. We wish our team a meaningful and empowering experience. #MahoutsOfTamilNadu #WildlifeConservation #Theppakadu #Kozhikamuthi #TNForest

A journey of a lifetime begins today! Fifteen mahouts and cavadies from the Mudumalai and Anamalai Tiger Reserves in Tamil Nadu have boarded their first-ever international flight to the Thai Elephant Conservation Center (TECC) in Lampang, Thailand. The objective of this visit is to learn and exchange best practices in elephant management and welfare. This marks the second batch to undertake this transformative journey, following the first group of 13 who visited TECC in 2023. This unique initiative is part of the Tamil Nadu Forest Department’s broader vision to professionalise elephant care by blending the traditional tribal wisdom of our mahouts with modern global standards. The visiting team comprises mahouts, cavadies, veterinary experts, forest rangers, and department officials. We wish our team a meaningful and empowering experience. #MahoutsOfTamilNadu #WildlifeConservation #Theppakadu #Kozhikamuthi #TNForest

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A big shout out to the Coimbatore Forest Division team,Tamil Nadu which worked 24*7 to revive a sick wild Female elephant found lying in lateral recumbency position unable to get up. It was heartbreaking to see her 3 months old baby roaming around her in distress. The team has lifted the elephant with a crane to make her stand and provided all necessary treatment. Mother elephant is doing well and her baby is happily feeding. Though the elephant is doing well,we need to watch out for her health. Very proud of your work CF Ramasubramanian, DFO Jeyaraj, Vets Dr Sukumar, Dr Rajesh and Dr Priyanka. Range officers Arun and Thirumurugan and all other forest staff #TNForest #Elephants

A big shout out to the Coimbatore Forest Division team,Tamil Nadu which worked 24*7 to revive a sick wild Female elephant found lying in lateral recumbency position unable to get up. It was heartbreaking to see her 3 months old baby roaming around her in distress. The team has lifted the elephant with a crane to make her stand and provided all necessary treatment. Mother elephant is doing well and her baby is happily feeding. Though the elephant is doing well,we need to watch out for her health. Very proud of your work CF Ramasubramanian, DFO Jeyaraj, Vets Dr Sukumar, Dr Rajesh and Dr Priyanka. Range officers Arun and Thirumurugan and all other forest staff #TNForest #Elephants

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Back to the wild again after TN Foresters safely rescued this beautiful leopard which had strayed in a habitation and released in the core area of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, ensuring safety for people and wildlife. Well done Team Sathyamangalam 👍 #TNForest #wildliferescue #leopard

Back to the wild again after TN Foresters safely rescued this beautiful leopard which had strayed in a habitation and released in the core area of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, ensuring safety for people and wildlife. Well done Team Sathyamangalam 👍 #TNForest #wildliferescue #leopard

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From despair to hope and from struggle to triumph, this is the incredible story of a wild elephant mother's fight for survival backed by a dedicated and professional team of foresters and vets from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu Forest Department .The mother elephant was found sick and lying on ground with her 3 months old baby roaming around her in confusion and distress.The team consulted experts and vets and successfully lifted her with the help of a crane. She was kept supported by the crane for three days while being treated by Vets. Her baby joined the herd and other siblings roaming in the nearby forests visiting the mother in the night. Thanks to the treatment,she gained enough strength and was released to freedom in the wild today. We are monitoring her to keep an eye on her well being. Gratitude and kudos to the entire team for their efforts. Way to go team 👏👍Video Credits Tamil Nadu Forest Department #TNForest

From despair to hope and from struggle to triumph, this is the incredible story of a wild elephant mother's fight for survival backed by a dedicated and professional team of foresters and vets from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu Forest Department .The mother elephant was found sick and lying on ground with her 3 months old baby roaming around her in confusion and distress.The team consulted experts and vets and successfully lifted her with the help of a crane. She was kept supported by the crane for three days while being treated by Vets. Her baby joined the herd and other siblings roaming in the nearby forests visiting the mother in the night. Thanks to the treatment,she gained enough strength and was released to freedom in the wild today. We are monitoring her to keep an eye on her well being. Gratitude and kudos to the entire team for their efforts. Way to go team 👏👍Video Credits Tamil Nadu Forest Department #TNForest

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And he is back 😀 #missinglion #vandalurzoo

And he is back 😀 #missinglion #vandalurzoo

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Long post but trust me its worth reading ! India is writing one of wildlife conservation’s most important comeback stories and it is about bringing its vultures back from near extinction ! Madhya Pradesh’s 2025 census recorded 12,981 vultures, up from 10,845 in 2024, a nearly 20% rise in the count in just one year. Panna Tiger Reserve is at the heart of this story, supporting seven of India’s nine vulture species i.e. White-rumped, Indian, Red-headed and Egyptian Vultures, along with the migratory Himalayan Griffon, Eurasian Griffon and Cinereous Vulture. Its sandstone cliffs, deep gorges and forests make it one of India’s great vulture landscapes. In the South Indian States, the picture is encouraging too. The 2025 synchronised survey across Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka recorded 390 vultures, up from 320 in the previous survey. Tamil Nadu accounted for 157 vultures, while Mudumalai recorded 60 active nests and 34 chicks, very important evidence that this southern stronghold continues to support breeding populations. Why does their return matter so much? A remarkable study by Anant Sudarshan of the University of Warwick and Eyal Frank of the University of Chicago found that the catastrophic collapse of vultures in India had serious consequences for human health too. In areas where vultures had once thrived, their disappearance was associated with a more than 4% increase in human mortality. So what is being done ! India’s national vulture conservation programme, working with institutions such as the Bombay Natural History Society, Wildlife Institute of India and State Governments, has built a structured response through the Action Plan for Vulture Conservation, restrictions on toxic veterinary drugs such as diclofenac and other harmful NSAIDs, conservation-breeding and rescue centres, Vulture Safe Zones, research and systematic monitoring. Vultures almost went extinct across the Indian subcontinent. Their recovery remains fragile and there is still a long way to go, but the early results of sustained conservation efforts are promising. Video Pravin Shanmughanandam photos Dhanu Paran #vultures #vultureconservation

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