Wildlife Trust of India

22.09.2006 Captive breeding of Tibetan antelope, also called the Chiru, may be difficult due to the inhospitable terrain and the need for large financial resources, the Power Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Nuwang Rinjin Joora, has said. The shahtoosh shawl, which provides livelihoods to a large number of people, is made from the hair of the Chiru due to which the animal now figures in the list of endangered species.

05.09.2006 The deaths of elephants at close intervals in the north east Indian state of Assam have raised concerns among elephant conservationists after three elephants were brutally killed by villagers near Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary. The deaths have taken place since July.

07.01.2005 In an effort to safeguard the avian species, adjutant stork, a group of veterinarians in north-eastern India has decided to provide free veterinary services to the local people in turn for taking care of big trees which are breeding grounds for the dying specie.