A Hidden Wildlife Storyteller From Incredible Odisha!
K. Shiva Kumar, a seasoned wildlife storyteller and photographer from Odisha, has launched a nationwide initiative called “Wiki Commons of ...
Tag: Wildlife Conservation
Five Crocodiles Die at Nandankanan Zoo, Probe Launched
Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar has reported the deaths of five crocodiles between January 23 and January 30, 2026. The ...
Annual Irrawaddy Dolphin Census Begins in Chilika Lake
The annual census of the rare Irrawaddy dolphins in Odisha's Chilika Lake, Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, began on Tuesday ...
Crocodile Census Begins at Bhitarkanika National Park
Forest officials launched the annual saltwater crocodile census at Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park on January 8, initiating a three-day operation ...
Nandankanan Attracts 40 Lakh Visitors in 2025
Nandankanan Zoological Park registered a record number of visitors in 2025, attracting 40,20,539 tourists during the year. The Excise Department’s ...
Odisha to Begin Bird Census on January 6
Odisha will begin its annual bird census on January 6 as migratory birds arrive across the state’s wetlands and sanctuaries. ...
Iconic Tusker Ramu’s Skeleton Successfully Recovered for Preservation in Odisha
In a meticulous scientific operation, the Odisha Forest Department has successfully recovered the skeleton of Ramu, the iconic tusker of ...
Odisha’s Wildlife Board Greenlights Key Infrastructure Projects for Rural Connectivity and Conservation
The 11th meeting of the Standing Committee of the State Wildlife Board was held today at the conference room of ...
Nandankanan Zoo Welcomes New Species in Exchange Programme
Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar added new species through an animal exchange programme with Dr. Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Zoological Garden in ...
Chilika Lake Transforms Into Migratory Bird Haven as Winter Arrives; Tourist Rush Peaks
As winter sets in, Chilika Lake has once again transformed into a thriving sanctuary for migratory birds, attracting thousands of ...
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