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Foot-and-mouth disease suspected as cause of deer deaths at Pune's Katraj Zoo

India, July 17 -- The recent deaths of 16 Chital deer at the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Katraj (Katraj Zoo) have raised alarm bells, with authorities suspecting foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as a ... Read More


16 Spotted Deer die mysteriously at Katraj Zoo; investigation underway

India, July 16 -- In a disturbing incident, 16 spotted deer - 14 female and two male - died last week between July 6 and July 12 at the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park and Wildlife Research Centre in Kat... Read More


Ghat Areas in Western Maharashtra See Heavy Rains

India, July 16 -- After a relatively dry spell of nearly half-a-month, the ghat regions of western Maharashtra-particularly in Pune, Satara, and Kolhapur districts-have witnessed a surge in rainfall a... Read More


First native grass nursery in western Maharashtra yields encouraging results

India, July 14 -- The first-ever dedicated native grass nursery in Western Maharashtra is now flourishing in Gulunche village, located in Purandar tehsil of Pune district. What began as a modest ecolo... Read More


Scientists trace ancient origins of elusive Western Ghats Tree Mouse

India, July 13 -- In a groundbreaking discovery that redefines the evolutionary history of a rare rodent species, scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have successfully decoded the DNA... Read More


Forest dept. unveils eco-revival plan for Bhigwan wetland

India, July 13 -- While the Bhigwan wetland - known for its vibrant avian life including seasonal visits by migratory species such as flamingos, herons and migratory ducks - has attracted thousands of... Read More


Forest dept plans to make grassland safaris model of ecotourism in Maha

India, July 11 -- Encouraged by the enthusiastic response from Nature lovers and tourists, the Pune forest department has proposed a detailed plan for further development of its year-round grassland s... Read More


Protecting fireflies' habitat at Kalsubai-Harishchandragad top priority: NGT

India, July 11 -- In response to an application filed earlier by a local resident, the western zone bench (Pune) of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on July 9 directed that fireflies and their fragil... Read More


Jayakwadi Dam 66.39% full despite 39% rainfall deficit in Marathwada

India, July 10 -- Even as the Marathwada meteorological subdivision continues to grapple with a 39% rainfall deficit this season, the Jayakwadi dam-considered the lifeline of the drought-prone region-... Read More


Ujani Dam records 85% live water storage

India, July 8 -- Ujani Dam, a critical water source for Solapur district, has recorded 86% of live water storage capacity as of July 7 - an unprecedented figure for this time of the year. According to... Read More