wildlife

From rare turtles to roaring lions, exotic animals are smuggled and sold as status symbols

Protected birds, including parrots and peacocks, were recovered in an operation led by DG Wildlife Lahore.

The country's four wild parakeet species have suffered precipitous population decline in recent decades

Common leopards are facing a range of threats, including loss of habitat and conflict with humans

At least 65 kangaroos found shot or hit by vehicles 120 kilometres north of Melbourne in Victoria state

Authorities in Muzaffarabad's Phgwan Dupatta area alerted after pictures of feline cubs circulated on social media.

Last year, scientists found 842 breeding pairs on two Chilean islands; this year, only one breeding pair was found

Droughts, floods, warming temperatures among raft of climate-related threats to marsh crocodiles

With plans for crossbreeding, the initiative aims to revive wild populations

Hunters eradicate bushes to ward off animals preying on birds

Four pods of up to 160 pilot whales in total, spread across 500 meters, stranded at Toby Inlet; 26 whales dead

Seized animals include monkeys, honey badger, eagle, and fox

Rs2.5 million worth of fines imposed on 168 accused in crackdown against wildlife smuggling

Over past 3 decades, Karachi saw up to 70% decline in population of sparrows

Tradition of tossing offerings off a bridge has long provided a source of livelihood for hundreds of roadside vendors

SWD’s provincial head says new species confirm conservation efforts by the department

The body was recovered in the village of Mohammad Ali Faqeer; SWD registers case against 5 involved in the killing

Four officials been suspended for alleged negligence

Rising population of feral animals and invasive plants poses serious threat to biodiversity of Astola

Conservationists protect green turtles against urban encroachment, ensuring successful hatching amidst challenges

Jallo Park emerges as preferred attraction following closure of Lahore Zoo

The horrific murder of journalist Nazim Jokhio doesn’t just highlight the dire state of media freedom

Work on upgrade of Lahore Zoo unlikely to get off the ground until next year

Policies are conservative that do not consider sustainability aspects of forests, ecosystem

High wildcat numbers in the northern areas said to control perilous wild boar population

Speakers urge participants to play their role in saving biodiversity

Dichlorophen acid which decimated the birds’ population is still found in drugs sold in the province despite a ban

Reptiles donated by Sindh Wildlife Department

State-of-the-art centre will be environmentally sustainable to keep wildlife species

Animal released back into the national park where hunting is strictly prohibited

Country has lost several species in recent past and is 'about to lose others,' warns World Wide Fund for Nature

A fine of Rs2.2m was also imposed on the accused for smuggling four fawns

Projects to preserve wildlife habitats and its breeding grounds

Primate sneaks into a govt school building in Jacob Line, causing panic among students and teachers

Conservation efforts are non-existent since there is no record of how many marine life species exist

Initiative to help compile record and improve cats' health, optimize breeding for healthy offspring

Overdevelopment, deforestation results in severe damage to our ecosystem, wildlife and climate

Issuance of permits to be stopped for two years

Hunting of these birds prohibited Nov-March

Locals suspect hyenas or wolves are behind attacks

In some instances, wildlife department officials are involved with sports hunters

Black bear handed over to Islamabad wildlife dept for release into wild

Two arrested for hunting, cooking a deer illegally

The birds were being smuggled from Bahawalpur to Karachi

Wildlife department officials arrest man and seize reptile

International smugglers working with locals in illegal smuggling, says wildlife dept spokesperson

30,000 sea turtles annually caught in tuna gillnet fisheries of the country

Another wildfire perishes trees, rare bird species

Standing tall, the Kodo antelope is known for its size and strong, long horns

Deforestation, habitat destruction and water dispersion pose threat to several species