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A lost leopard cub was rescued in Himachal Pradesh when a resident found it trembling and made sure it received protection from forest officials.

From a 16-ft king cobra in Kerala to a trapped koel in Delhi, these four animal rescues show how ordinary people across India are answering nature’s call for help — with ropes, courage, and compassion.

After 30 years, red-crowned turtles returned to the Ganga, while 3,200 hatchlings were released in Chambal — a powerful reminder that conservation works.

When a wild elephant was caught in the flooded Chalakudy River, it took compassion, quick thinking, and community effort to help the tusker find its way back to safety.

As Gujarat’s lions grow from 674 to 891, they’re learning to share space with farmers, roam new landscapes, and offer rare lessons in coexistence and hope. Here's how one of India's rarest species is holding on.

Ever wondered what happens once the turtle lays the eggs in her nest? Meet the volunteers at Students Sea Turtle Conservation Network (SSTCN) in Chennai, who sacrifice their sleep, time with a smile, for the love of Olive Ridley turtles.

The real story behind Amazon Prime miniseries Poacher: How a former forest watcher's confession led to the discovery of the biggest case of ivory poaching ring in India’s history.

Forest officers in Tamil Nadu’s Anamalai Tiger Reserve scripted the perfect reunion of a baby elephant with her mother. IAS Officer Supriya Sahu shared the cutest picture of the duo snoozing together

Kandoni Soren from Jharkhand mobilised 40 women from her tribal village to guard their forest against illegal tree cutters and protect their natural resources

Forest officer Kanubhai Karkar from Gujarat has at least 300 innovations to his name. Here's a look at the brain behind all the brilliant ideas, including an exercise machine that can be used by 30 people at once.