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Eco-friendly check dams were built across Kalchadi forest streams by students and officials to secure summer drinking water for wildlife, as organised by the Kerala Forest Department and partner groups.
The Forest Department registered a case against a captive elephant 's owner and mahout for neglect, following a veterinary report confirming severe dietary deficiency, despite the mahout denying all allegations.
Researchers discovered primordial Myristica swamps in two southern Kerala sacred groves, extending their known regional distribution beyond Kozhikode and providing new ecological sites for these fragile, nutmeg-dominated freshwater forest ecosystems.
A large marquee collapsed during forest celebrations, injuring a police officer. The contractor denies poor workmanship, while locals allege structural negligence and improper anchorage.
A controversial order permitting protected tree felling on assigned land was issued despite a district collector's warnings, later quashed by the High Court.
KGM LP School students explored a sacred grove's biodiversity and ecosystem, learning from former minister K. Rajan's mother about its ancient trees, plants, and wildlife.
Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary, a popular tourist spot, offers safaris and treks with guides. Entry fees apply, and it's ideal for educational study tours.
Kerala seeks to exclude 1,500 sq km and 30 villages from the proposed eco-sensitive area, prioritising populated and agricultural regions, by the September 24 deadline.
Two youths are stranded in the Attapady forest after illegally entering the area to see the Neelakurinji blossom.
An adult male leopard was found dead in a rubber plantation. A veterinary surgeon was called for a postmortem, as no external injuries were immediately apparent. The cause of death remains undetermined pending the examination.
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