In Feb 2023, a leopard cat which was trapped by the locals at Barghozi village in Upper Chitral was rescued by wildlife officials and later released in its natural habitat after treatment of minor wounds in the paw. Divisional Forest… Read More »Leopards in KP
After years of breeding and conservation efforts, the rare white-backed vultures at the Vulture Conservation Center in Changa Manga Forest are aching to be in the air but experts feel letting them out in the open poses significant risks. The… Read More »Should be Vultures be Released from Changa Manga Sanctuary
Punjab’s wildlife faces an increasing threat of extinction due to the incompetence of authorities. Wildlife surveys have not been conducted for many years, and the results of past surveys are being kept secret. This has resulted in a significant decline… Read More »Punjab’s Wildlife Under Threat
In Khyber tribal district, three leopard cubs have been killed as two cubs were poisoned to death or shot on February 15 in the far-flung area of Tirah valley and another one was hunted down in the Shalman area of… Read More »Three Leopards Killed by the People in KP
by Heba Moeen & Ahmer Ali Rizvi Kirthar National Park, spread over an area of more than 3,000 square kilometres, is a nature lover’s paradise and home to the beautiful urial. The park, spread over an area of more than 3,000 square… Read More »Blandford Urials in Kirthar National Park
On May 19, 2022, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) banned the import and export of falcons, while seeking a list of rare breed animals. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs gives temporary permission for import and then they are also exported,… Read More »Export and Import of Rare Breed Animals
The governmental departments have ignored the impact rampant shifts in the climate will have on the country’s wildlife. Extinctions are becoming normal and where once used to be natural habitats have made way for development projects. Even if the population… Read More »Climate Change and Animals
Rampant deforestation, an increased usage of harmful pesticides on crops, and a lack of orchards is gradually pushing honey bees towards extinction in the country. Four types of bees are found in Pakistan, as per entomologists, namely Domna, Pahari, Chhoti,… Read More »Honey Bees Facing Threats
Specimens of the black deer bred in Fort Abbas by the Punjab Wildlife Department. After birth, they spend one year in pre-release pens where they can acclimate to the natural environment before their release into the wild. The population of… Read More »Black Deer Species Recovered in the Punjab
In a surprising turn of events, Pakistan has reported a slow recovery of wildlife species, which have been endangered for the past decade. This is a positive development as wildlife is crucial for maintaining balance and stability in the ecosystem.… Read More »Some Positive News for the Wildlife in Pakistan
