Cradling an Asian koel in his hands, wildlife officer Zaheer Ahmed gently stretched its wings as part of a health checkup to rehabilitate birds hit with dehydration or heatstroke in Pakistan’s capital. Pakistan — one of the most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change — experienced its second-warmest year since 1960 in 2025, […]
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Australia confirms first H5 bird flu case in native seabird
Australia has confirmed the first detection of the highly contagious H5 bird flu virus in a native seabird, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to monitor and contain the disease. Read More: Australia detects suspected bird flu case Laboratory testing identified the virus in a greater crested tern found in the coastal town of […]
Punjab orders heat protection measures for zoo, wildlife park animals
Acting on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab government has ordered comprehensive measures to protect animals and birds from extreme heat in zoos and wildlife parks across the province. The chief minister directed the Wildlife and Parks Department to ensure uninterrupted availability of drinking water and cooling arrangements for animals. […]
Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife Rangers in Lahore arrested suspects involved in skinning a dead African lion after a video of the incident went viral on social media, officials said on Saturday. The Wildlife Rangers launched an investigation and conducted raids after the video circulated online. Lahore Deputy Chief Wildlife Ranger Sakhi Muhammad Joiya said, “The suspects were operating […]
Punjab CM urges wildlife protection to maintain biodiversity
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has termed wildlife indispensable for maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance on earth, expressing satisfaction over historic measures taken for its protection, conservation and promotion. In her special message on World Wildlife Day, the chief minister said the Punjab government had introduced innovative reforms to curb illegal hunting and unlawful […]
Lahore Zoo to open for night visits from February
LAHORE: Lahore Zoo will begin offering night-time visits from next month, with officials planning live entertainment, revamped food services and illuminated exhibits to attract families and tourists. Read More: Lahore Zoo lost 70 precious animals in last five years Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department Director General Mobeen Elahi told Dawn on Sunday that the “night zoo” […]
Vietnam’s pangolin defender wins top environmental prize
A Vietnamese conservationist working to save pangolins from the devastating multi-billion-dollar wildlife trade won a prestigious award Tuesday for his role in rescuing over a thousand of one of the world’s most endangered creatures. Highly prized in China and southeast Asia for their flesh, pangolins are seen as a delicacy for the mistaken belief that […]
GB govt to recruit teachers, doctors, nurses and technical staff
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid while addressing a function on distribution of trophy hunting checks among conservation committees said that the trophy hunting program in Gilgit-Baltistan has been very successful in which the role of local conservation committees and the institution is commendable. He added, “The local community demonstrated its responsibility to protect wildlife by […]
Pair of rare Persian leopards spotted on Mount Chaltan
QUETTA – A pair of ‘endangered’ Persian leopards has been found on Mount Chaltan of Balochistan, according to the Department of Forests and Wildlife. The department also shared pictures of the leopard whose habitat is mostly from Iran to Central Asia and areas of Balochistan near Iran and Afghanistan. Sharifuddin Baloch, the chief conservator […]
More than 2,300 tigers killed and trafficked this century: report
GENEVA: More than 2,300 endangered tigers have been killed and illegally trafficked since the turn of the century, according to a report published Tuesday, urging more action to protect the giant cats. With an average of more than 120 illegally trafficked tigers seized each year — which amounts to over two each week — since […]