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India Today NEAssam’s Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary reopens for 2026-27 tourism season
Assam’s Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary reopened for the 2026-27 tourism season. The announcement was made on October 13, 2026.
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The Times of IndiaFrom elephant corridors to Indian oil sardines: Films examine cost of India’s infrastructural development
In October 2026, a series of films was released in India to explore how construction projects affect local wildlife. The documentaries investigate environmental impacts on various species, ranging from elephants to marine life.
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The Economic TimesWater shortage in Tamil Nadu forests drives elephant to dam for a drink, but she gets trapped in slush; re
An elephant searching for water in a Tamil Nadu forest became stuck in thick mud near a dam due to ongoing drought conditions. Forest officials attempted to rescue the trapped animal from the sludge.
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The Cool DownIn India, activists track dance troupe for 5 days, rescue python used at Ganesh pandal
Animal rights workers in India located a travelling performance group over a five-day period. They successfully recovered a python that the performers had been displaying at a local Ganesh festival pavilion.
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India TodaySupreme Court hears plea on feral dogs threatening wildlife habitats
On October 12, 2026, the Supreme Court of India began hearing a petition addressing the danger that free-roaming dogs pose to natural ecosystems. The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to frame guidelines…
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India Today NE
Assam strengthens wildlife corridors and forest protection ahead of new tourism season
The government of Assam has increased measures to protect forest areas and improve wildlife corridors in the state. These actions are being taken ahead of the upcoming tourism season. The steps were reported on 12 October 2026.
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The Better IndiaIndia’s Tiger Reserves Will Now Be Assessed on Solid Waste Management
Indian authorities announced that the performance of tiger reserves will be evaluated based on solid‑waste‑management criteria. The new assessment will be applied to all tiger reserves across the country.
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NDTVThis Gujarat Sanctuary Lost Lions 144 Years Ago. Now It’s Home To 17 Asiatic Lions
A sanctuary in Gujarat, India, that had no lions for 144 years now has a population of 17 Asiatic lions. The current count was reported in October 2026.
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Wilderness TV on MSNWatch these small scared rabbits get a cozy shelter built just for them
On October 12, 2026, rescued rabbits received a new hobbit-style enclosure for their protection. The structure provides a safe and warm environment for the vulnerable animals.
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The Economic Times
Train stopped in nick of time: Forest staffer’s quick thinking averted possible tragedy when elephant herd
A forest department employee intervened to halt a train just before it struck a group of elephants. The prompt alert prevented a potential disaster on the tracks.
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Ommcom NewsCheetah Asha’s Eight-Month-Old Cub Found Dead At Kuno
On October 12, 2026, an eight-month-old cheetah cub died at Kuno. The young animal was the offspring of a cheetah named Asha. Authorities discovered the deceased cub within the sanctuary grounds.
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Asianet NewsableBengal Forest Officials Stop Vehicles To Let Elephant Herd Cross Busy Road (WATCH)
Forest department personnel in West Bengal halted traffic on a busy roadway. They paused the vehicles so that a group of wild elephants could safely traverse the tarmac.
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India's News.Net“Cities cannot just be for us”: Conservation Biologist Neha Sinha calls for wildlife-friendly urban planning
Conservation biologist Neha Sinha urged for urban planning that accommodates animals. She stated that metropolitan areas should not be designed exclusively for human populations.
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