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How majestic ‘lion king’ Bob Junior was killed in Tanzania’s Serengeti
Explainers

How majestic ‘lion king’ Bob Junior was killed in Tanzania’s Serengeti

He was the 'coolest cat' of Serengeti. The photogenic lion was a favourite among visitors and ruled for seven years. Bob Junior was killed by three younger rivals while he was attempting to defend his territory on Saturday in the eastern plains of Sametu kopjes in Tanzania

Maharashtra Forest department to consider translocation of four tigresses to improve big cat population
India

Maharashtra Forest department to consider translocation of four tigresses to improve big cat population

The presence of only eight tigers has been recorded at the Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve, which is insufficient, as the minimum carrying capacity of the park is at least of 25

Coronavirus Outbreak: Leopard found relaxing on road in Hyderabad's Mailardevpally area sparks panic among locals
India

Coronavirus Outbreak: Leopard found relaxing on road in Hyderabad's Mailardevpally area sparks panic among locals

A leopard was spotted lying on the main road in Hyderabad’s Mailardevpally area near the Katedanunderbridge on Thursday

At the GSLEP 2017 summit, a pledge to protect the snow leopard's future, and its habitat
Life

At the GSLEP 2017 summit, a pledge to protect the snow leopard's future, and its habitat

At the GSLEP summit held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan between 24-25 August, the governments of 12 countries where the snow leopard is found, committed to secure the future of these cats and pledged to protect the mountains they roam.

Tigerland: Why Pilibhit's impoverished villagers are deliberately venturing into tiger territory
India

Tigerland: Why Pilibhit's impoverished villagers are deliberately venturing into tiger territory

In India, deaths caused by wild animals outside forests are compensated with a Rs 10 lakh purse, (but) not inside tiger habitats

Machhli, Queen of Ranthambore and perhaps the most photographed tigress on earth: An obituary
Life

Machhli, Queen of Ranthambore and perhaps the most photographed tigress on earth: An obituary

One and a half years ago, the government released a postal stamp with Machhli's majestic face on it. She became the only big cat to have her own stamp.