Wildlife in Pakistan

Several turtles found dead along Balochistan seashore​

The Newspaper's Staff Reporter
April 15, 2026

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The carcass of loggerhead turtle.—Dawn

KARACHI: The fishing community and several environmentalists have reported an increase in the frequency of dead turtles being spotted along the Balochistan coast over the past 20 days, the World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) stated on Tuesday.

According to WWF-P officials, carcasses of at least three turtles — loggerhead, green and olive ridley — were found at Gwadar (West Bay) on a single day (April 13). The mortalities have been attributed to their entanglement in fishing gear.
 

Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore​


Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation

Asif Mehmood
May 03, 2026

stuffed animals recovered by wildlife officials in lahore on may 2 2026 from residence of suspect engaged in illegal taxidermy photo reporter


Stuffed animals recovered by wildlife officials in Lahore on May 2, 2026, from residence of suspect engaged in illegal taxidermy. Photo: Reporter

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 an illegal taxidermy business in the Begum Kot area, where skins of dead wild animals were removed and preserved".

According to Joiya, the main suspect, identified as Haroon, had been arrested and a case registered against him, while other suspects managed to flee during the raid. Wildlife officials also recovered a large number of stuffed animals from the suspect's residence during the search operation.
 

Young leopard released into wild after recovery in Islamabad​

Tariq Naqash, Jamal Shahid
May 4, 2026

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The leopard, named Terry, was released back into its natural habitat in Azad Kashmir. — Dawn

ISLAMABAD/MUZAFFARABAD: In a conservation success story, a rescued and rehabilitated common leopard was returned to the wild, said Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) on Sunday.

The 18-month-old animal was freed late Saturday night after being transported from Islamabad to Muzaffarabad and then taken on a four-hour journey to a suitable site in the wild, where it was released after 9pm.

According to the IWMB, “in a remarkable example of inter-agency collaboration and commitment to wildlife conservation, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Wildlife Department and the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board have successfully rehabilitated and released a common leopard, affectionately named “Terry”, back into his natural habitat”.

The mission began on April 5 when the AJK Wildlife Department rescued the leopard in an injured condition from the outskirts of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) capital nearly a month ago.
 
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Rare vulture rescued in South Punjab​


Bird weakened by extreme heat, dehydration attacked by stray dogs in Sadiqabad

Farooq Sindhu
May 19, 2026

a heat stricken vulture weakened by dehydration receives emergency care after being rescued by wildlife teams in southern punjab photo express


A heat-stricken vulture, weakened by dehydration, receives emergency care after being rescued by wildlife teams in southern Punjab. PHOTO: EXPRESS

RAHIM YAR KHAN: A heatwave sweeping across Rahim Yar Khan and other parts of South Punjab has begun taking a heavy toll on wildlife, with temperatures soaring to 45 degrees Celsius and reports emerging of animals and birds collapsing due to extreme heat and dehydration.

In one such incident, a rare vulture weakened by heat, hunger and thirst fell to the ground in Sadiqabad tehsil and was later attacked by stray dogs before being rescued by Rescue 1122 officials.

According to rescue sources, the incident took place near Chak 21 on Jamil Din Wali Road where local residents spotted the injured bird surrounded by stray dogs and immediately alerted emergency services.

Rescue 1122 teams rushed to the scene and safely recovered the vulture from the dogs. Officials said the bird appeared severely exhausted and dehydrated due to the ongoing heatwave.


Emergency responders provided first aid and water to stabilise the bird before shifting it to the Rescue 1122 office for further treatment and care.
 
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