In April 2024, the Wildlife Combing Operation spearheaded by the Punjab government seized 3,159 protected animals and birds across the Punjab. Under the supervision of Director General Wildlife & Parks Punjab, Mudassir Riaz Malik, the operation led to the challaning of 168 accused, who now face fines totalling Rs 2.5 million. The Wildlife Combing Operation […]
The marsh crocodile population in Pakistan is declining which many attribute to a host of climate change-induced factors. As temperatures rise and rainfall patterns become increasingly erratic, the once-thriving ecosystems that have long been home to these reptiles are undergoing profound transformations, pushing them to the brink of extinction. The crocodile population has seen a […]
The Punjab government has decided to establish a Wildlife Rescue Force. It will consist of trained personnel, veterinary ambulances, doctors, and rescue vehicles. In the first phase, wildlife rescue units will be established in Lahore, Khanewal, and Rawalpindi. Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has urged legislation regarding the possession of tigers, leopards, and wild cats […]
Vets and animal experts from the FOUR PAWS International, perform dental procedure of a 16 year-old elephant, Madhubala, at the zoo in Karachi, Pakistan August 17, 2022. Stressing the need to invest in the veterinary sector, a welfare organisation has estimated that about 60 per cent old and 75% emerging infectious diseases are caused by […]
Lion wandering down Sharae Faisal on August 29, 2023. In August 2023, the owner of the lion caught roaming on Sharae Faisal got bail from the South district court against a bail bond of Rs 200,000. “I don’t want the lion, court may handover its custody to anyone it deems fit,” Shamsul Haq stated before […]
Punjab wildlife officials have recovered an African lion from the residence of a Tiktoker in Lahore. The lion has been safely relocated to Wildlife Jallo Park under the custody of Punjab Wildlife authorities. The Tiktoker in question, identified as Khurram Gujjar, had shared a video featuring himself and an African lion on social media, prompting […]
Hunting of rare birds continues unabated in the hilly areas of Kohistan Namak in Khushab district despite an official ban on it. Notwithstanding the actions taken by the Anti-Poaching Department, influential poachers had turned a blind eye to the ban and were bent upon exterminating the species of Ariyal and other wildlife. Ariyal is found […]
A lion cub peeks out of the window of a flat in the PECHS area of Karachi. Lions and tigers while in zoos are sure to attract a great deal of attention from the public, the fascination soon turns into fear, when the growing popularity of keeping and breeding big cats in residential areas exposes […]
Grey langur that escaped from the rehabilitation centre in Sukkur jumps tree to tree to avoid recapture. The Northern Gray Langur, also known as the Hanuman langur, escaped a rehabilitation centre in Sukkur late in Feb 2024. The Sindh Wildlife Department (SWD) rescue workers were actively engaged in attempts to catch the animal, which was […]
Wildlife authorities have issued a stern warning to those who bring wild animals, including tigers and lions, to political rallies. Tik-Tokers who filmed Bengal tigers in public spaces have drawn the attention of Punjab Wildlife authorities. Following the viral video on social media, Punjab Wildlife swiftly intervened, recovering the tiger and placing it in custody. […]