Mysore/Mysuru: Virat, a wild elephant which was captured at Veeranahosahalli Wildlife Range on Nov. 4, 2023 and housed in Mathigodu Elephant Camp at Anechowkur Wildlife Range in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve died on Apr. 9. Virat was said to be suffering from severe illness and was not responding to the treatment. It finally breathed its last…
Balle Camp’s lone elephant Kumaraswamy found dead
April 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: An elephant from Balle Camp in D.B. Kuppe Range (Kakanakote) of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve was found dead in the forest on Monday, Apr. 1. Named Kumaraswamy, the elephant had been a resident of the camp since 2001 and was approximately 46 years old. Kumaraswamy had resided in the Kakanakote Range on the Manandavadi Road…
Gaur shot dead at Nagarahole
March 26, 2024Hunsur: Poachers have shot an Indian Gaur at Nagarahole Tiger Reserve on Sunday. The gaur was killed at Devamuchhi reserve forest area, coming under the buffer zone at Anechowkur Wildlife Zone. On Sunday at about 2 am, when the forest staff were on their regular patrolling on the road from Periyapatna Main Road leading to…
15-year vehicle scrapping rule puts fire tenders out of work
March 5, 2024Fire and Emergency Services DGP seeks rule exemption; no response from State Govt. Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst the looming threat of forest fires exacerbated by the failure of the monsoon in Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services finds itself grappling with a critical shortage of fire engines. This scarcity arises primarily…
Tourists unhappy with Kakanakote safari point
December 29, 2023Visitors made to wait for hours at counters for tickets; but tickets allegedly sold in bulk to resorts Mysore/Mysuru: The influx of tourists has extended into forests such as Bandipur and Nagarahole, resulting in a surge of visitors. Unfortunately, tourists have been expressing dissatisfaction with their experiences at jungle safari points, citing prolonged waiting times…
Heroic Arjuna not hit by bullet, clarifies Vet
December 9, 2023‘Elephant Prashantha was darted by accident as wild tusker charged at Arjuna’ By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst the controversy surrounding the demise of Dasara elephant Arjuna and facing criticism from Mahouts, Kavadis and wildlife activists for the perceived mishandling of the operation, including the firing of the tranquilliser dart, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve Veterinarian Dr….
Safari tourists to get insurance cover at Bandipur, Nagarahole
October 8, 2023Mysuru: In a pioneering move, the Forest Department has introduced insurance coverage for tourists embarking on safaris in forest vehicles within the Nagarahole and Bandipur Tiger Reserves. Karnataka, a State renowned for its rich biodiversity, has a long history of wildlife tourism activities in the Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves. Given the regular influx of…
9-year-old boy’s death in tiger attack sparks outrage, concern
September 5, 2023H.D. Kote: A nine-year-old boy, Charan Naik, fell victim to a tiger attack in Kallahatti village, located within the Metikuppe wildlife range of the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. This heart-wrenching event occurred yesterday. Young Charan, a second-standard student, was in the company of his parents, Krishna Naik and Mahadevibai, in a field within the village, which…
India’s tiger count: Bandipur second, Nagarahole third
August 1, 2023Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand first with 319 tigers, Bandipur-191, Nagarahole-185 Mysore/Mysuru: The latest count of tigers in the All India Tiger Estimation Report-2022 positions Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves in the top league among 53 Tiger Reserves in the country, with an increase in the population of these majestic big cats. According to…
Nagarahole claims coveted position in tiger numbers
July 29, 2023With 149 big cats, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve pips Bandipur Tiger Reserve with 140 tigers Bengaluru/Mysuru: The tiger count in Karnataka has shown an impressive increase, with a minimum of 435 tigers as per the All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) exercise conducted in 2022, compared to 404 tigers estimated during the 2018 AITE exercise — a…
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