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Rajasthan Forest Department arrested Kishannath Jogi, the alleged mastermind behind multiple Chinkara deer poaching cases in Jaisalmer. The accused is linked to the hunting of over a dozen protected deer in the Pokaran Field Firing Range. Authorities have recovered hunting equipment and remains of nine Chinkaras based on his confession.

Saltwater crocodiles are entering villages to lay eggs, increasing human-crocodile conflict near Bhitarkanika National Park. The forest department is educating villagers and deploying a quick response team. Barricades are placed at river ghats. The park remains closed to tourists until July 31. Compensation is provided for victims.

Scientists are studying the sex ratio of Olive Ridley hatchlings emerging from Rushikulya river, following a mass hatching event. This year's analysis is crucial as sand temperatures, influenced by climate change, are known to affect hatchling sex. Local efforts and industrial cooperation helped minimize mortality during the event.

Thousands of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings are emerging at Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam. This mass hatching follows nesting by over two lakh turtles. Forest officials and volunteers are ensuring the safety of the baby turtles. Predators are being kept away and nearby industries are dimming lights. Researchers and the public are witnessing this natural event.

Forest officials apprehended four suspected poachers in Kandhamal's Kotgarh wildlife sanctuary, seizing four country-made guns, gunpowder, and other hunting paraphernalia. The accused, from Bangeri village, were caught attempting to set fires within the sanctuary, a tactic aimed at hunting wild animals. They face charges under the Wildlife Act.

Fraudsters are using advanced AI to create convincing fake videos and voices. They impersonate executives, celebrities and even loved ones to trick people into sending money. Cybersecurity experts warn that these deepfake scams are becoming more common and sophisticated. Staying vigilant and verifying unexpected requests through separate channels is crucial for protection against these evolving threats.

The National Green Tribunal has ordered the recovery of Rs 1.31 crore in environmental compensation from eight forest officials, including two IFS officers, and a private individual for illegal tree felling in Bhilwara. The tribunal directed the state forest department to expedite disciplinary action and recovery of damages.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly poisoning a leopard to death in Odisha's Kandhamal district about a year ago. The accused confessed to killing the big cat in retaliation after it preyed on his cow. Forest officials seized a leopard skin from his possession.