Poaching of turtles in Pondicherry

A study undertaken by the students of the Ecology Department at the Pondicherry University revealed that all but one of the nests, where Olive Ridley turtles laid their eggs during the January-March season on the coast between Chinna Kalapet and Thengaithittu, were poached and destroyed.

Killing of turtles in Goa

Killing of turtles for meat consumption

Wildlife Crime Control Bureau need volunteers

Enrolment of Friends of the Wild for Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, Ministry of Environment & Forests for the year 2011-2013

         With a view to encourage the participation of wildlife enthusiasts in the country, WCCB intends to enlist volunteers to assist in natural surveillance, capacity building, awareness etc.

        All willing persons above the age of 21 may visit website www.wccb.gov.in for further details.       Applications may be sent via email: volunteers.wccb@gmail.com or by post latest by 15^th Aug, 2011.

Smuggling of musk deer organs being done on Indo-Nepal border

Smuggling of illegal wildlife goods on Indo-Nepal border is still continuing even after the endless meetings of officials of two countries.