forest officials

District administrations and forest officials have been asked to identify suitable sites ahead of the plantation season

A sloth bear surprised devotees at the Subramaniaswamy Temple in Marudhamalai by entering the premises and feasting on honey from a beehive. The unexpected visitor spent considerable time exploring before retreating into the forest, with forest officials confirming the beehive as the attraction.

A spotted deer, rescued from Sahibganj town after straying from nearby forests, died during treatment due to severe stress from fear and crowd pressure. forest officials believe panic led to the animal's death, with a post-mortem conducted to determine the exact cause.

Tensions escalated in Bahraich as a couple was ambushed by a leopard while strolling through a sugarcane field adjacent to the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary. Displaying extraordinary bravery, they fought back against the fierce predator until villagers arrived on the scene, causing the leopard to retreat to the safety of a tree.

Once labeled a dangerous menace, the wild elephant known as E-5 was found wandering aimlessly, exhibiting signs of severe stress after losing its herd. Animal experts who had previously deemed E-5 a threat were surprised when a compassionate connection developed with Rama, a trained camp elephant.