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A spotted deer, rescued from Sahibganj town after straying from nearby forests, died during treatment due to severe stress from fear and crowd pressure. Forest officials believe panic led to the animal's death, with a post-mortem conducted to determine the exact cause.

Manipur's Loktak Lake boasts unique floating islands, known as phumdis, forming the world's only floating national park. This vital ecosystem, home to rare wildlife like the Sangai deer and long pythons, now faces threats. The Ithai Dam's construction has permanently raised water levels, preventing phumdis roots from accessing essential nutrients, jeopardizing their existence and the lives of local communities.

Forest officials in Kendrapada apprehended two individuals, seizing 10 kg of spotted deer meat, a weapon, and traps. The poachers confessed to killing the animal on Friday night and were planning to sell the venison. They were produced in court and remanded to judicial custody. Environmentalists highlight the challenges faced by wildlife due to summer scarcity, making them vulnerable.

For the first time in nearly half a century, Chamba's Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary has reported sightings of Himalayan brown bears, thrilling both researchers and nature lovers. Captured on camera, four distinct bears have emerged from the shadows, transforming what was once a mere speculation into a celebrated reality.

Exciting news from Patna Zoo! They are negotiating with Singapore Zoo to welcome a pair of rare two-horned white rhinos—an exciting first for the locale. This initiative aims not just to enhance the zoo's rhino diversity but also to amplify conservation efforts. In return, Patna Zoo will send a one-horned rhino along with some deer species.

The bus used for the package tour will depart from Salem New Bus Stand at 8.30am every day till June 30. It will return to Salem New Bus Stand by 7pm.

In a surprising turn of events, a muntjac deer found itself stuck on an escalator at a Marks & Spencer in the UK, leaving shoppers amused and concerned. Fortunately, dedicated rescuers were able to free the confused creature, igniting a wave of humorous memes online.

Contrary to popular belief, the closest living relative to a hippopotamus is not a pig or rhinoceros, but a whale. Recent DNA studies revealed that hippos and whales share a common ancestor from about 55 million years ago, a deer-like mammal that evolved into both aquatic lineages.

Desert coolers, air circulator fans and agro nets installed to provide relief to wildlife