Wildlife

Wildlife

Wild elephants face alarming decline amid rising deaths, habitat loss

Conservationists say human activity underpins most of the fatalities

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Lawachara Nat’l Park: Speed limit for trains, vehicles still ignored, wildlife at risk

The government imposed a 20kmph speed limit for trains and vehicles passing through Lawachara National Park in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar in 2023 to protect wildlife.

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Leopard caught on camera in Bandarban forest for first time in 10 years

Camera traps were installed throughout the forest to monitor bears and other wildlife

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Faridpur farmer dies of snakebite

The deceased is Kawsar Bhuiyan, 34

2m ago

Peahen rescued from border village in Thakurgaon

A peahen rescued from a village near the Indian border in Thakurgaon's Baliadangi upazila was handed over to the Forest Department this afternoon.

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Eid holiday crowds flock to reopened Gazipur Safari Park

Families were seen sitting in the field in front of the park, while shopkeepers set up stalls selling food and other items outside the entrance. Horse-drawn carriages and other entertainment options were also available near the gate

2m ago

Gazipur Safari Park’s core section reopens tomorrow

The core safari section of Gazipur's Safari Park, which houses wild and dangerous animals, will reopen tomorrow following a 15-day closure for maintenance.

2m ago

Around 100 dead cats found at Japan woman's home

Twelve live cats have been saved from the home so far

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Cutting-edge tracking technology boosts sea turtle conservation in Guangdong

A total of 200 sea turtles, including 100 acclimated to wild conditions, have recently been released into the ocean

2m ago

Burmese python rescued at CU

Released into forest

3m ago

Wounded Nilgai rescued in Panchagarh

Locals said the antelope, believed to have crossed over from India, was spotted in a cornfield near Sarkarpara village in Gorinabari union around this noon

3m ago

Elephant calf dies at Dulhazra Safari Park

The calf died of a viral infection, says park in-charge

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Rare slow loris rescued in Sreemangal

A rare slow loris was rescued from a dog attack in Sreemangal, Moulvibazar yesterday.

4m ago

2 land in jail for stealing lemurs from Gazipur Safari Park

The accused are Jahirul Islam and Nipen Mahmud

4m ago

Rescued nilgai sent to Dulahazra Safari Park

A nilgai, rescued from Joydharbhanga village in Panchagarh Sadar upazila on Wednesday, was sent to Dulahazra Safari Park in Cox’s Bazar last night

4m ago

Endangered slow loris rescued in Habiganj

Forest Department today rescued a Bengal slow loris, from the Nalua tea garden in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj

4m ago

Case filed over killing elephant in Ctg

According to the case statement, the duo, along with several unidentified accomplices, attacked the elephant with sharp weapons until it died on April 6

4m ago

Tiger dies jumping off truck 'while being trafficked'

A tiger died of injuries after it jumped off a moving truck while allegedly being trafficked in Keshabpur upazila of Jashore yesterday

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