Saltwater Crocodile Rescued from Fishing Net in Kendrapada
A six-foot saltwater crocodile was rescued from a fishing net in Odisha’s Kendrapada district, causing concern among local residents.
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Tusker Dies in Train Collision in Odisha’s Rayagada District
A tusker was fatally struck by a train in Rayagada district, Odisha, early Thursday morning, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
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Treatment for Two Rescued Orangutans at Nandankanan, Three in Stable Condition
At Nandankanan Zoological Park, two of the five orangutans rescued from Odisha are receiving medical treatment, while the remaining three are stable. Investigations into their origin are ongoing.
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8-Foot Python Rescued from Odisha Home
A large python measuring 8 feet and weighing 15 kg was safely rescued from a residence in Goudapada village, Odisha, and released back into the wild.
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Radio Collar on Tigress in Odisha Expected to Be Removed as She Settles in Similipal
Officials at the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha are considering the removal of a radio collar from a tigress that has established herself in the park after her translocation from Maharashtra.
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Nandankanan Zoo Set to Introduce Red Kangaroo and Other Exotic Species
Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar will soon enhance its collection with the arrival of a Red Kangaroo and other rare animals from various continents.
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Dead Pseudo-Melanistic Tiger Discovered in Similipal Reserve
A five-year-old female pseudo-melanistic tiger was found deceased in the Similipal Tiger Reserve, prompting an investigation by wildlife officials.
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Wild Elephant Causes Chaos in Balangir, Injuring Four
A wild elephant caused significant destruction in a home in Balangir, Odisha, injuring four individuals and creating panic in the local community.
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Tigress Reappears in Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve After Eight Years, New Addition to Tiger Census 2026
A tigress has been sighted in the Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh for the first time in eight years, contributing to the All India Tiger Census 2026.
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Smuggling Attempt Thwarted in Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve
Authorities in Chhattisgarh successfully intercepted a smuggling operation involving valuable teak planks hidden in various locations, including a pond, in the Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve.