Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Protected Indian Fox Killed in Road Accident
A special kind of fox called the Indian fox, which is protected by law, was found dead on a road.
This happened early in the morning on a road between two villages in Hanamkonda district.
The people who found the fox are part of a group that cares about wildlife.
They said this kind of fox is very important and needs special care.
The forest officers are looking into what happened and will do a special check to find out why the fox died.
After that, they will follow the rules to take care of the fox's body.
The people who care about animals want the road to be safer for animals and want the government to make it a special path for wildlife.
A male Indian fox, a protected species under Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act, was found dead in a suspected road accident.
The carcass was discovered by members of the Orugallu Wild Life Society (OWLS) on the main road connecting Guniparthi and Shanigaram villages.
Forest officials were immediately sent to recover the carcass and initiate an investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
The carcass was shifted to the Veterinary Hospital at Chinthagattu for a mandatory post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Conservationists urged the administration to declare the stretch a wildlife corridor and implement safety measures to protect nocturnal wildlife.
- Who
- A male Indian fox (Vulpes bengalensis) and members of the Orugallu Wild Life Society (OWLS)
- What
- The Indian fox was found dead in a suspected road accident
- When
- Early hours of Monday
- Where
- Main road connecting Guniparthi and Shanigaram villages, Kamalapur mandal, Hanamkonda district
- Why
- The exact cause of death is being investigated through a post-mortem examination
- Species
- Indian Fox (Vulpes bengalensis)
- Legal Protection
- Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act
- Location
- Main road connecting Guniparthi and Shanigaram villages, Kamalapur mandal, Hanamkonda district
- Discoverers
- Orugallu Wild Life Society (OWLS)
- Post-Mortem Location
- Veterinary Hospital at Chinthagattu
- Action Taken
- Carcass recovered, investigation initiated, post-mortem examination scheduled
- Conservationists' Demand
- Declare the stretch a wildlife corridor and implement safety measures