Maharashtra | Forest Dept West apprehends leopard skin smugglers from Igatpuri Aboli village, Nashik.
Four accused have been caught with leopard skin. We are interrogating and will check if they have any international links: Pankaj Garg, Forest Deputy Conservator (05.09)
Attended the 17th meeting of the State Wildlife Board chaired by CM Uddhav Thackeray ji. The discussion focused on developing Maharashtra as a wildlife abode & implementing comprehensive conservation efforts.
Another major decision taken was to increase the core area of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve by 78.89 sq km to protect the rich biodiversity and natural resources in the sanctuary.
A leopardess gave birth to four cubs inside a hut in Igatpuri area of Nashik on Tuesday.
“Female leopard gave birth inside a hut. They are all safe and healthy. We are waiting for the leoparde to take the cubs to another place", Ganeshrao Jole, Forest Department Officer said
Maharashtra: Forest Dept rescued injured leopard in Nashik
We found that leopard wasn't able to walk. We rescued it through JCB when we came to know that tranquilizing would put the animal's life in danger. Leopard is fine & getting treatment: RFO, Nashik West Division (10.10)
Happy to hear of police encounter of #PriyankaReddyCase accused.
Only thing that needs to be ascertained is they were indeed the real culprits and not some scapegoats while real predators roam free.