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Wild At Heart is a dedicated content series on wildlife to spotlight the urgent need for conservation and amplify voices that often go unheard. By sharing stories of individuals and communities protecting nature, the series seeks to inspire awareness and action among readers. Wildlife conservation is not just about saving species; it is about safeguarding ecosystems that sustain human life, culture, and livelihoods. Through this initiative, The Better India aims to contribute meaningfully to the conversation around wildlife, highlighting challenges, celebrating solutions, and fostering a sense of collective responsibility for protecting the planet’s natural heritage.

Trailblazers of Conservation : Pioneering conservationists whose groundbreaking efforts have set new benchmarks in protecting forests and species.

16 Aug 2026

Inside a Camel Herder’s Award-Winning Fight to Protect 10000 Hectares of Thar Grassland

When Rajasthan's grazing grounds began shrinking, camel herder Sumer Singh Bhati went door to door across 20 villages, then walked 700 km to Jaipur to be heard. This year, his work has been recognised among the global Rangeland Awards.Camel herder Sumer Singh Bhati has spent years protecting the Degrai Mata Oran near Jaisalmer. His work has now been recognised at the Rangeland Awards 2026.

14 Aug 2026

Everyone’s Debating Kaziranga’s 10-Km Zone. A Rhino Doesn’t Know Where the Park Ends

Assam's proposal to formally notify a 1-km Eco-Sensitive Zone around Kaziranga has sparked a wider debate. But court orders, wildlife corridors, mining concerns and conservationists point to a larger question: what happens beyond the park boundary?Assam's proposed 1-km ESZ around Kaziranga has sparked concern. Here's what Supreme Court orders, wildlife corridors, mining complaints and conservationists reveal about the larger landscape.

10 Aug 2026

Most People Run From a Rogue Elephant. For 15 Years, Anand Shinde Has Walked Toward Them

An elephant can weigh five to six tonnes. When one turns aggressive, most people move away. Photojournalist Anand Shinde walks toward it. In 15 years of working with rogue elephants, he says he has never once used a stick or a chain.A chance assignment as a photojournalist led Anand Shinde to spend 15 years studying elephants. On World Elephant Day 2026, he explains why understanding, not controlling, may hold the key to safer human-elephant coexistence.

09 Aug 2026

A Day in the Life of a Farmer Who Patrols Elephant Corridors All Night to Protect Crops

Every night, after finishing a day's work on their farms, over 150 villagers in Uttar Pradesh's Katarniaghat forests patrol elephant corridors with torches, whistles and early-warning networks.What happens when elephants enter villages after dark? Follow the Gajmitras of Katarniaghat through 24 hours as they patrol one of India's busiest elephant corridors, helping reduce crop damage by nearly 70% while protecting both people and wildlife.

29 Jul 2026

'Dear Gen Z Conservationist': What India's Tiger Experts Wish Someone Had Told Them At 20

On International Tiger Day 2026, five of India's tiger conservationists write to the next generation — on poaching, corridors, and the lessons decades in the forest taught them.International Tiger Day 2026: India's leading tiger conservationists share hard-earned lessons with young people who dream of protecting the country's national animal.

27 Jul 2026

Behind the Scenes Of A Rescue Operation That Guides Royal Bengal Tigers From A Village to The Wild

Every year, Royal Bengal tigers ingresses into villages along the Sundarbans. But instead of a chase, the rescue follows a carefully coordinated plan involving patrol boats, village volunteers, drums, nets and one goal — guiding the tiger safely back into the mangroves.What happens when a Royal Bengal tiger enters a village in the Sundarbans? The Better India reconstructs a minute-by-minute rescue operation, speaking to frontline responders about how boats, community volunteers and non-lethal methods help guide big cats safely back to the forest.

17 May 2026

This Couple’s Morning Walks Helped Save Navi Mumbai's Wetlands & Brought Back Thousands Of Flamingos

On the edge of Navi Mumbai, a stretch of wetlands held an entire world that most people overlooked. What followed was a long, uncertain fight that unfolded in hearings, courtrooms, and daily walks that revealed more than anyone expected.Shruti and Sunil Agarwal noticed changes along Navi Mumbai’s wetlands and refused to stay silent. What followed was a long fight as flamingos kept returning to a landscape under threat.

07 Apr 2026

In Gujarat’s Kutch, a Rare Wild Hatch Brings Back the Endangered Great Indian Bustard

In Gujarat’s Kutch, IFS officer Dheeraj Mittal led a first-of-its-kind intervention under Project Great Indian Bustard, transporting a fertile egg 770 km from Rajasthan to enable a rare wild hatch after nearly a decade.Great Indian Bustard conservation sees a breakthrough as a chick hatches in Kutch after a 770 km egg transfer led by IFS officer Dheeraj Mittal.

09 Feb 2026

‘I’m a Salesman for Nature’: How One Journalist Has Protected India’s Wildlife for 44 Years

Bittu Sahgal, one of India’s strongest environmental advocates, has long shown how journalism can be a powerful tool for protecting the wild. Through Sanctuary Asia magazine, he has used storytelling and reportage not just to inform, but to rally people to defend nature.Bittu Sahgal, one of India’s foremost environmental voices, has dedicated his life to protecting the country’s wild spaces. Through Sanctuary Asia magazine, which he founded in 1981, he has inspired generations to value and fight for nature.

17 Jan 2026

Inside the Life of India’s Snakeman, Padma Shri Romulus Whitaker

From watching ants as a child to becoming India’s ‘Snakeman’, Romulus Whitaker’s life has been shaped by a deep curiosity for the wild. In this conversation, the Padma Shri awardee reflects on building iconic conservation institutions, protecting snakes, and saving lives through antivenom work with indigenous communities.From co-founding the Irula Snake Catchers’ Co-operative to building the Madras Snake Park, Romulus Whitaker has reshaped India’s relationship with snakes.

08 Dec 2025

How Filmmaker Mike Pandey’s Documentary Saved India’s Whale Sharks From Extinction

With his camera as his voice, Mike Pandey’s 'Shores of Silence' stirred a nation’s conscience and secured the whale shark’s future in Indian waters.Mike Pandey’s award-winning film 'Shores of Silence' exposed the brutal slaughter of whale sharks for their liver oil, thus leading to their legal protection.

05 Sep 2025

30 Years, 101 Elephant Corridors: Vivek Menon’s Blueprint for Elephant Protection in India

Vivek Menon, co-founder of the Wildlife Trust of India, was inspired by early encounters with wildlife. His lifelong passion for conservation has led to significant contributions to wildlife protection, anti-poaching efforts, and the creation of elephant corridors in India.From hiding in a watchtower as a boy to creating 101 elephant corridors, Vivek Menon has spent three decades securing a future for India’s wild elephants.

23 May 2025

Why This One Man Walked 4000 Kilometres Along India’s Shores to Save Sea Turtles From Disappearing

From remote islands to global accolades, how Satish Bhaskar’s tireless journey redefined turtle conservation in India and inspired generations to follow.Satish Bhaskar walked 4,000 km of India’s coastline to map sea turtle habitats—his passion, solitude, and science helped launch a conservation movement.

03 Oct 2022

Woman Leads Army of 10000 to Save the Endangered Adjutant Stork From Extinction

Purnima Devi Barman is leading the ‘Hargila Army’ of women in Assam to protect the endangered adjutant stork or hargilas.Purnima Devi Barman is leading the ‘Hargila Army’ of women in Assam to protect the endangered adjutant stork or hargilas.

19 Sep 2022

Ex-IAS Officer Who Helped Bring Cheetahs to India For The First Time in 70 Years

Seventy years after the Asiatic Cheetah was declared extinct in India, eight cheetahs were flown in from Namibia to the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. Meet former IAS officer Dr M K Ranjitsinh, the brains behind the relocation project.Meet former IAS officer Dr M K Ranjitsinh, the brains behind India's ambitious cheetah relocation project.

29 Oct 2021

‘I’ve Had a Gun to My Head’: 48-YO Who Saved 10,000 Blackbucks & Chinkaras

Anil Bishnoi, a farmer and activist from Rajasthan, shares how he saved 10,000 blackbucks and chinkaras who are now protected across 60 panchayats while also building them ponds so that they can survive the summer heat.Anil Bishnoi, a farmer and activist from Rajasthan, shares how he saved 10,000 blackbucks and chinkaras who are now protected across 60 panchayats while also building them ponds so that they can survive the summer heat.

From Hunters to Protectors : Hunters who transformed into conservationists, turning their once-extractive pursuits into powerful efforts to protect and preserve wildlife.

12 Nov 2025

Kindness in the Wild: How the Pardhi Tribe of MP Is Saving the Tigers They Once Hunted

Once royal trackers and hunters, the Pardhi community of Panna now uses its age-old forest skills to protect the very wildlife it once pursued.Once famed for tracking tigers for royal hunts, Panna’s Pardhi community now plays a vital role in tiger reintroduction and wildlife conservation, using its traditional tracking skills to safeguard the big cats and restore balance to the forest ecosystem.

10 Nov 2025

Once Poachers, Now Protectors: How a Small Odisha Village Became a Haven for 3 Lakh Migratory Birds

Once hunters of Mangalajodi’s wetland birds, the villagers of this Odisha community have, since 1998, transformed into dedicated conservationists and guardians of their local habitat.Once hunters of Mangalajodi’s wetland birds, the villagers of this Odisha community have, since 1998, transformed into dedicated conservationists and guardians of their local habitat.

30 Oct 2025

A Manipur Tribe Turned From Hunters Into Protectors of a Rare Bird & Its Habitat

In Manipur’s Jessami Village, the presence of Mrs Hume’s pheasant is slowly inspiring locals to abandon hunting and protect its habitat.

01 Sep 2025

Once a Poacher, Now a Guardian: How One Man Helped Save 70 Tigers

Anil Mistry’s life changed the day he saw a dying doe in the Sundarbans. Once a poacher, he is now a conservationist who has saved 70 tigers and empowered locals with safer livelihoods.Once a poacher, Anil Mistry was transformed by a dying doe. In the Sundarbans, he has saved 70 tigers and created new livelihoods for locals.

21 Mar 2025

How This Tamil Nadu Tribal Community Has Made a Business Out of Snake Venom

Even young children in the Irula tribe are trained in catching venomous snakes and then tapping their venom.Here’s how the Irula Snake Catchers Industrial Cooperative Society is behind India’s anti-venom production.

09 Jan 2025

‘Billy’ Arjan Singh: The Hunter-Turned-Conservationist Who Spent Over 40 Years Protecting Tigers

‘Billy’ Arjan Singh, once a hunter, became a legendary conservationist dedicated to saving India's tigers, transforming Dudhwa into a tiger reserve and founding 'Tiger Haven'. His tireless efforts earned him global recognition and reshaped India's wildlife conservation narrative.‘Billy’ Arjan Singh, once a hunter, became a legendary conservationist dedicated to saving India's tigers, transforming Dudhwa into a tiger reserve.

19 Apr 2018

Jim Corbett: The Hunter Called 'Carpet Sahib' Who Became a Crusader for Animal Rights

If you happen to visit villages near the jungles of Nainital, you will hear one name above all others, quite prominently- Corbett.If you happen to visit villages near the jungles of Nainital, you will hear one name above all others, quite prominently. Edward James Corbett or Jim Corbett as we know him was a hunter turned conservationist who was no less than a blessing for the then inhabitants of Nainital.

Wild History Uncovered : Remarkable individuals and pivotal moments in wildlife history, uncovering little-known stories that shaped the future of conservation.

17 Dec 2022

Why Children From Tokyo to Berlin Once Wrote Letters to Nehru Asking for Elephants

Children from Tokyo, Berlin, Amsterdam and even a small town in Canada wrote letters to former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, requesting him to send them an elephant from India. Here's a unique story of how he turned these requests into small diplomatic victories.Children from Tokyo, Berlin and Canada sent letters to Prime Minister Nehru requesting elephants. What followed was masterful diplomacy.

19 Aug 2025

In 1925, a Forest Officer Swapped His Gun for a Camera & Gifted India Its First Wild Tiger Photo

Frederick Walter Champion is considered the 'Father of Camera Trap Photography'. Conservationists today use this method to calculate tiger census and monitor their movements.In 1925, FW Champion stunned the world with India’s first wild tiger photo. His camera traps reshaped conservation, and inspired Jim Corbett.

28 Jul 2025

This Brave Forest Guard Took on Poachers in the 1900s & Helped Protect Kaziranga National Park

Long before Kaziranga became a national park, a brave tribal forest guard named Mahi Chandra Miri took on poachers and protected its endangered wildlife with nothing but courage and conviction. His forgotten fight in the 1900s laid the foundation for one of India’s most iconic conservation success stories. Here's his incredible tale.Before Kaziranga was a national park, one forest guard’s courage saved its wildlife. Read the inspiring story of Mahi Chandra Miri’s fight for conservation.

30 Oct 2023

Adopting India as Her 'Home', A British Woman Fought to Save Tigers & Wildlife All Her Life

On 4 October, 2023, India mourned the loss of Anne Wright, a pioneering conservationist who dedicated over five decades to protecting the nation’s wildlife. Wildlife historian Raza Kazmi highlights Anne’s significant contributions — including the Wildlife Protection Act, Project Tiger, and the establishment of the Palamau Tiger Reserve.Anne Wright, a conservationist, played a key role in drafting the Wildlife (Protection) Act, establishing Project Tiger and creating forest reserves.

10 Aug 2020

Untold Story of How an Erstwhile Princely State Saved Gir’s Lions from Extinction

“But what has undoubtedly weighed with the Nawabs of Junagadh in the past and carries weight also with me is that the forest is the last sanctuary of Indian lions,” said the last Nawab of Junagadh.India: On World Lion Daym we remember how the Nawabs of Junagadh under British rule saved a species in the Gir National Park.

14 Feb 2020

Love, Loss & Triumph: How 'The Real Black Panther' Overcame the Odds to Rule Nagarhole

From his courtship of Cleopatra, the prettiest leopard in the forest, to challenging Scarface, the alpha leopard, this magnificent panther's story will leave you mesmerised.Karnataka: Thanks to Shaaz Jung and National Geographic, we get to witness the life of a real black panther at the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve.

Conservation in Motion : Everyday conservation heroes whose consistent efforts ensure that the work of protecting nature never pauses.

19 Aug 2026

They Protect What They Once Feared: How Gandak Villagers Are Bringing Gharials Back

Once blamed for crocodile attacks it never committed, the critically endangered gharial was disappearing from Bihar’s Gandak River. Today, local communities, fishers and women observers are helping protect one of the world’s last major breeding populations of the species.Once feared as man-eaters, gharials are finding new hope along Bihar’s Gandak as villagers, fishermen and conservationists work together to protect them.

12 Aug 2026

An Elephant Hospital on Wheels: How ‘Haathi Sewa’ Reaches Elephants Needing Urgent Care

Elephants injured at the edge of a village, on a road or in a field often cannot be transported to hospitals without added risk. Wildlife SOS's Haathi Sewa carries X-rays, diagnostics and medicines directly to them. Here is how the model works.Wildlife SOS's Haathi Sewa is a mobile veterinary unit for elephants who cannot safely reach a hospital. Here is how the team treats injured elephants in the field.

10 Aug 2026

Why Is Parliament Debating a 'Cat' From South West Bengal?

West Bengal's state animal is built for a life spent half in water — but roads, vanishing wetlands and rising conflict are killing it faster than it can recover. Now a new WII action plan and a call in Parliament are asking the same urgent question.West Bengal's Fishing Cat is losing its wetlands to roads, aquaculture and urban sprawl. Here's what a new WII action plan and a call in Parliament mean for the species.

07 Aug 2026

Birds Are Flying Into Delhi's Offices to Escape the Heat & Rescue Teams Say It's a Warning

Earlier this summer, Wildlife SOS rescuers received more than a dozen distress calls a day, many involving dehydrated birds found inside offices and homes. Wasim Akram and his team share what these grounded birds revealed about rising heat in our cities.Black kites, parakeets and owls were found inside Delhi’s offices and homes during the summer heat. Rescuers explain what happened and how people can help.

27 Jul 2026

Behind the Scenes Of A Rescue Operation That Guides Royal Bengal Tigers From A Village to The Wild

25 Jul 2026

Why Forest Officials Chased This Tigress for Weeks—and Why They're Celebrating Her Today

The Better India revisits the story of Zeenat — the young tigress whose 300-km journey across Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal was once seen as a conservation challenge, but ultimately became the first major success of Similipal's genetic rescue programme after she gave birth to four healthy cubs.

23 Jul 2026

Panna Lost All Its Tigers. How Science & the Ken River Powered Its Historic Comeback

When male tiger T3 began walking back towards Pench, forest teams tracked him for over a month and returned him to Panna. His eventual settlement became an early turning point in the reserve’s recoverySee how Panna rebuilt a breeding tiger population through translocation, habitat care and long-term monitoring, as the Ken-Betwa project raises fresh concerns today

16 Jul 2026

One Baby Gibbon's Rescue Is Shining a Light on India's Last 5,000 Apes

When a three-week-old western hoolock gibbon was found clinging to her electrocuted mother in Assam, her chances of survival were slim. Today, her recovery is highlighting the urgent need to protect India's only ape species — and the conservation philosophy that has guided IFS officer Sonali Ghosh for over 25 years.An orphaned western hoolock gibbon rescued in Assam is recovering under expert care at CWRC. Her story is raising awareness about India's only ape species, with fewer than 5,000 remaining, and highlighting IFS officer Sonali Ghosh's landscape-first approach to conservation.

14 Jul 2026

An Assam Family's Rescue of an Orphaned Civet Became an NCERT Class 10 Lesson

In 2009, a two-week-old Asian palm civet fell from a tree in Assam's Nagaon district. With little chance of survival, the orphaned cub was taken in by a local family. Seventeen years later, that extraordinary act of compassion resurfaced in an NCERT Class 10 English textbook.An orphaned Asian palm civet rescued by a family in Assam has become part of the NCERT Class 10 English syllabus. Discover the remarkable story of Baby Bhakat and how one family's act of compassion became a lesson in wildlife conservation.

18 Jun 2026

What 3 New Crocodiles Are Telling Us About Similipal's Rivers

On World Crocodile Day, Odisha’s Similipal National Park has reported 84 mugger crocodiles, reversing a two-year decline. The increase is small but significant, pointing to healthier freshwater habitats and the success of long-term conservation efforts led by the Ramatirtha breeding centre.Similipal National Park recorded 84 mugger crocodiles in its latest census, reversing a two-year decline. Conservationists say the increase reflects healthier river ecosystems, hatchling-release programmes and sustained habitat protection.

29 Apr 2026

How India Became the Only Home to All 5 Big Cats — With 3600+ Tigers

With efforts led by the Government of India, conservationists, and local communities, India has revived populations of tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, and reintroduced cheetahs, emerging as the only country with all five big cats and a global hub for conservation collaboration.India is the only country with all 5 big cats. Explore how wildlife conservation in India revived tigers, lions, and cheetahs through science and community efforts.

07 Apr 2026

In Gujarat’s Kutch, a Rare Wild Hatch Brings Back the Endangered Great Indian Bustard

04 Nov 2025

Tracking Tigers, Saving Cubs: A Day in the Life of Bheru, Kumbhalgarh’s Forest Guard

Forest guard Bhera Ram Bishnoi has dedicated his life to protecting the wilderness of Rajasthan’s Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary.Bhera Ram Bishnoi has spent much of his life safeguarding the forests of Rajasthan’s Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. Through his eyes, we see stories of conservation and a deep, enduring love for the wild.

30 Oct 2025

From Tigers to Vultures: How One Team in Wardha Has Rescued & Treated 40000 Wild Animals

From rescuing radio-collared vultures to performing wound debridement on pangolins, here’s how the PFA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Wardha is ensuring every wild animal has access to good healthcare.The PFA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Wardha, since 1999, has treated and rehabilitated over 40000 animals, including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, ungulates, and endangered birds.

14 Jul 2025

How a College Professor Turned Hunters Into Wildlife Protectors in Assam’s Forests

In Assam’s Saraipung village, former hunters now guide tourists through forests they once hunted in. Thanks to Professor Rajib Tariang’s efforts, eco-tourism and education replaced hunting with pride and purpose — turning a remote village into a model of sustainable living and conservation rooted in culture and community.Professor Rajib Tariang led Assam’s Saraipung's hunters to become wildlife protectors. Here’s how he drove a shift to eco-tourism and sustainable living .

05 Jul 2025

How a Small Andaman Forest Station Busted 100+ Wildlife Crimes & Rescued Deer, Wild Pigs & More

In just one year, a 24x7 forest station in Middle Andaman has cracked over 100 wildlife crime cases, seized 800+ hunting traps, rescued deer and wild pigs, and begun rebuilding trust with locals — some of whom were once poachers.This 24x7 forest station in Andaman has rescued animals, caught poachers & built trust with locals—all without special funding.

16 Aug 2021

Meet The School Teacher Making Way For 500 Elephants to Cross 25 Tea Gardens

S P Pandey runs SPOAR - Society for Protecting Ophiofauna and Animal Rights - an organisation that works to resolve animal human conflict in West Bengal, and collaborates with the forest officials, gram panchayat and tea estate owners.S P Pandey works to resolve animal human conflict & collaborates with the local forest officials & tea estate owners to solve issues

23 Jul 2020

Rajasthan Man Rode Over 1,200 Km to Save Endangered Vultures & Tigers!

“I remember once an 18-year-old boy was taken by his father and brother to hunt a tiger. The turn of events put him in the front line with the tiger.” What happened next could have changed the teenager's life.“I remember an 18-year-old boy was taken by his father and brother to hunt a tiger. The turn of events put him in the front line with the tiger.”

16 Mar 2019

30 Years, 2500 Rescues: Why This Assam Man Is a True Champion of India's Wildlife

Fuelled by a dream at the age of seven, Binod 'Dulu' Bora's unwavering commitment to the cause of wildlife conservation has given thousands of birds, animals and reptiles another chance to live.Binod 'Dulu' Borah's unwavering commitment to the cause of wildlife conservation has given thousands of birds, animals and reptiles another chance to live.

United for the Wild : Communities that unite to protect species, showing the power of collective action in safeguarding wildlife.

11 Apr 2024

How Ladakh Homestays Are Helping Locals Protect Snow Leopards and Their Habitat

The Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust, established by Rinchen Wangchuk and led by Dr Tsewang Namgail, champions the harmonious coexistence of villagers and snow leopards in Ladakh through its insurance schemes and sustainable tourism initiatives, fostering ecological balance in the region.The Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust uses community-led homestays in Ladakh to support wildlife conservation, compensate herders and fund local ecological efforts — turning villages into stewards of the endangered snow leopard.

01 Dec 2025

Once Hunters, Now Protectors: How Arunachal’s Villagers Helped 238 Hornbill Chicks Take Flight

Where once the Nyishi tribe hunted the hornbills for their beaks, they are now turning into protectors of the bird. You can now be a part of this community-driven effort by adopting a hornbill nest.In Arunachal Pradesh, the Hornbill Nest Adoption Programme is helping communities protect hornbills and restore the forests they share.

17 Nov 2025

The Nagaland Village That Once Hunted 14000 Falcons a Day & Now Welcomes Millions Each Winter

Each winter, thousands of Amur falcons cross continents to rest in Pangti village. A decade ago, a crisis forced the community to rethink its bond with the birds. What followed became one of India’s most powerful examples of people choosing protection.In Nagaland’s Pangti village, a community came together to protect migrating Amur falcons and build a lasting bond between people and wildlife.

24 Oct 2025

How Menar Became India’s ‘Bird Village’: Home to 100+ Species & a Global Model for Conservation

In Rajasthan’s Menar village, birds are more than visitors — they’re family. Once known for its ponds, Menar is now celebrated as India’s ‘Bird Village’, home to over 100 species, including endangered ones. Thanks to the community’s tireless conservation efforts, this Ramsar site has become a global model for people-led environmental protection.Known as Bird Village, Menar in Rajasthan showcases how local conservation efforts can turn rural landscapes into thriving ecosystems.

14 Oct 2025

The Forest Is Her Inheritance: How Women Uphold Uttarakhand’s Van Panchayats

In the quiet hills of Uttarakhand, villagers — often led by women — guard their forests through the van panchayat system. What began as a collective effort to manage local resources has become a lifeline for both people and nature.Van panchayats, Uttarakhand’s oldest forest councils, stand as a rare example of community-led conservation. Today, they face the challenge of balancing tradition with modern pressures on the land.

05 Oct 2025

Watch! These Sacred Groves Protected by Local Communities Are Oases for Wildlife in Rajasthan

Rajasthan’s sacred groves, orans, stand as living testaments to community-led conservation — where people, wildlife, and tradition coexist in a fragile yet enduring balance.Rajasthan’s sacred groves, orans, stand as living testaments to community-led conservation — where people, wildlife, and tradition coexist in a fragile yet enduring balance.

03 Oct 2025

Why an Arunachal Tribe Chose To Switch From Hunters to Protectors of the Rare Bengal Florican

Ipra Mekola, once a hunter, is now leading his Idu Mishmi community in conserving the critically endangered Bengal florican by protecting grasslands and turning children into bird guides.Ipra Mekola, once a hunter, is now leading his Idu Mishmi community in conserving the critically endangered Bengal florican by protecting grasslands and turning children into bird guides.

07 Aug 2025

How Are These Children Learning to Track Tigers and Rescue Snakes?

In parts of India, classrooms have no walls — just forests, paw prints, and whispers of the wild. Here, children learn to rescue snakes, track tigers, and speak for creatures that can’t. These hands-on programmes are raising a new generation of wildlife defenders, armed with empathy, knowledge, and courage.Discover how wildlife education programmes in India are training kids in conservation, snake rescue, tiger tracking, and protecting endangered species.

27 Nov 2024

How 1 Man & 1000 WhatsApp Members Are Saving Wildlife in This Rajasthan Village

Wildlife conservationist Sharvan Patel is using a WhatsApp group of 1,000 members, each contributing Rs 365 annually, to restore habitats, protect endangered species, and improve farming practices in Rajasthan.Wildlife conservationist Sharvan Patel uses a 1,000-member WhatsApp group, each contributing Rs 365 annually, to protect endangered species in Rajasthan.

25 Oct 2024

'Bagheera's Camp': How Padmaja Rathore is Empowering Communities Through Wildlife Conservation

Padmaja Rathore leads Bagheera's Camp in Rajasthan's Godwar, championing wildlife protection and ecosystem restoration. Inspired by her parents, she founded a sustainable community reserve focusing on education and collaboration. Her initiatives, like Rewilding Jawai, empower locals and safeguard endangered species, fostering a harmonious relationship between nature and humanity.Padmaja Rathore leads Bagheera's Camp in Rajasthan's Jawai, championing wildlife protection and ecosystem restoration.

Guardians of Shared Spaces : Stories of people and wildlife learning to thrive together, revealing how shared spaces can inspire protection, balance, and coexistence.

13 Aug 2026

When Elephants Cross Railway Tracks, ‘Gajraj AI’ Alerts Drivers to Slow Trains in Time

Train drivers may have only seconds to react when elephants appear on the tracks. Gajraj AI shifts that warning earlier, using vibrations along railway fibre cables to flag movement before a collision becomes unavoidable.Gajraj AI uses fibre optic cables to detect elephants near railway tracks and send early alerts, giving railway teams more time to respond before a train arrives.

09 Aug 2026

A Day in the Life of a Farmer Who Patrols Elephant Corridors All Night to Protect Crops

14 Jul 2026

An Assam Family's Rescue of an Orphaned Civet Became an NCERT Class 10 Lesson

01 Jun 2026

Hyderabad Neighbourhood Brings Back 20000 Sparrows Almost Lost to the City — Bird Expert Reveals How

Once a constant in Indian homes, the house sparrow is quietly disappearing from cities. Experts and grassroots efforts reveal why—and what it will take to bring this indicator species back.Once common in Indian cities, house sparrows vanished as urbanisation erased their nesting spaces and food sources. In Hyderabad, a neighbourhood’s concerted effort installed 1,600+ nest boxes and engaged the community, bringing back nearly 20,000 sparrows and showing that wildlife can return when cities make space for nature.

29 Nov 2025

The Poachers Who Switched Sides & Saved Manas National Park

Once listed as endangered by UNESCO, because of rampant hunting and poaching, the Manas National Park was led on the road to recovery by a group of ex-poachers.The conservation story behind Manas National Park is being protected by the Bodo community that was once blamed for poaching and hunting exploits.

28 Nov 2025

How the Konyak Community in Nagaland Is Reviving Its Forests Through Youth-Led Conservation

What began as one man’s effort to curb hunting has grown into a powerful community movement in Changlangshu, where forests are returning and hope is taking root again.Through the Biodiversity Management Committee and Minleang Eco Club, Changlangshu in Nagaland is leading a powerful shift from hunting to forest restoration.

27 Nov 2025

Inside the Uttarakhand Community Where Bird Watching Has Turned Into a Sustainable Livelihood

From homestays to bird trails, Rathuadhab’s residents are proving that protecting nature can also mean sustaining livelihoods.Rathuadhab’s community in Uttarakhand is blending eco-tourism, birding, and homestays to prove that conserving nature can also build sustainable futures.

26 Nov 2025

In the Heart of Zanskar, Humans and Himalayan Brown Bears Learn To Share a Fragile Home

In Zanskar, where Himalayan brown bears and humans increasingly cross paths, survival hangs in a fragile balance. Through awareness and innovation, the Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust is helping both species coexist.In Zanskar, with rising human–bear conflict, the Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust is leading efforts to foster coexistence through awareness, technology, and sustainable solutions.

21 Nov 2025

Meet the Artist Who Spent 2 Decades Protecting Jaipur’s Chandlai Lake That Is Home to 300+ Bird Species

Standing up to poachers, fisherfolk who drive away pelicans, and woodcutters who chop trees is Kishan Meena, who is ensuring the Chandlai Lake in Jaipur stays a welcoming home for migratory birds.Here’s how Chandlai Lake turned from a poacher’s paradise to a birdwatcher’s paradise through the efforts of Kishan Meena and his team of locals.

15 Nov 2025

The Young Volunteers Helping Bhopal and Its Tigers Live Peacefully Together

A community-led initiative in Bhopal is empowering young volunteers to protect tigers and prove that coexistence between people and the wild is possible.The Urban Tiger Volunteer Program empowers Bhopal’s youth to safeguard their forests and the tigers that inhabit them. Their efforts are turning the city into a model for human–wildlife harmony.

13 Nov 2025

They Talk to Bees Before Taking Honey — How a Nagaland Tribe Keeps an Ancient Balance With Nature

High in the cliffs of Nagaland, the Khiamniungan honey hunters practice a vanishing art that blends livelihood, ritual, and reverence for the wild.In Nagaland’s Choklangan village, the Khiamniungan tribe’s honey hunters follow an age-old tradition of gathering honey with deep respect — speaking gently to the bees and taking only what they need.

03 Nov 2025

How One Filmmaker’s Lens Sparked a Movement for Conservation Across Northeast India

With an eye for truth and a camera that champions change, Rita Banerji has redefined wildlife filmmaking in India. Through decades of work and initiatives like GreenHub, she’s nurtured a new generation of storytellers driving conservation across the Northeast.Rita Banerji, one of India’s foremost wildlife filmmakers, makes films that document the intricate ties between people and nature. Through Dusty Foot Productions and GreenHub, she’s turned storytelling into a powerful force for conservation and community change.

29 Oct 2025

How Young Filmmakers From the Northeast Are Using Their Cameras To Protect India’s Hidden Forests

Through the GreenHub Fellowship, youth from the Northeast are using cameras to tell stories of their wild places. What began as a filmmaking initiative is now empowering communities to document and defend their biodiversity.The GreenHub Fellowship is helping locals transform their lenses into instruments of change. Across the Northeast, fellows are capturing and protecting the wild they call home.

Wildlife Wardens : Tales of officers turning policies into powerful acts of protection for the wild.

11 Aug 2026

Trying to Identify One Sparrow Set a Curious 10-YO on the Path to Become India’s ‘Birdman’

Salim Ali believed birds had to be understood where they lived. That idea took him across the subcontinent on field surveys and later into conservation efforts that supported places such as Bharatpur and Silent Valley.Curious about a sparrow with a yellow throat, 10-year-old Salim Ali visited the Bombay Natural History Society. That moment shaped the life of India's 'Birdman', whose pioneering bird surveys, books and conservation work continue to influence ornithology today.

19 Feb 2025

How This Chhattisgarh IFS Officer Is Using AI To Prevent Human-Elephant Conflicts

By combining AI-driven alerts with real-time human patrolling, IFS officer Varun Jain has helped reduce human-elephant conflicts in Chhattisgarh, saving lives and fostering coexistence.By combining AI-driven alerts with real-time human patrolling, IFS officer Varun Jain has helped reduce human-elephant conflicts in Chhattisgarh.

13 Oct 2022

Camera Over Gun: Forgotten IFS Officer Behind India’s Only Wolf Sanctuary

SP Shahi’s contributions to the protection of wolves, and his role in bringing them back from the brink of extinction, are largely forgotten today. The forest officer was behind India’s only wolf sanctuary, Mahuadanr, in Jharkhand.SP Shahi, the forgotten IFS officer behind India's only wolf sanctuary in Mahuadanr, Jharkhand, was a legendary conservationist.

05 Aug 2020

Meet 'Mr Ranthambhore,' The Forest Officer Who Showed India How to Protect Tigers

One lesson that forest officers today can learn from Fateh Singh Rathore’s life is that their loyalties should only be with the forests – and not politicians or superior officers.India: How does India protect tigers? We remember Fateh Singh Rathore, the man who created Ranthambhore National Park in Rajasthan.

Nature‘s Hall of Fame : Pioneers who turned their passion for wildlife into award-winning legacies.

19 Aug 2026

These Elephant Photos by a NatGeo Filmmaker Reveal the Family Bonds We Rarely See

A chained temple elephant she saw at the age of three stayed with Sangita Iyer for decades. Today the National Geographic Explorer uses her camera to show India's elephants as families and individuals, rather than a species in a report.Nat Geo Explorer Sangita Iyer has spent over a decade photographing India's elephants, showing them as individuals with families, emotions and social lives of their own.

17 Sep 2025

Why This Conservationist’s Bold Efforts in Human–Wildlife Coexistence Won Her a Global Prize

Conservationist Krithi Karanth has spent three decades addressing India’s human–wildlife conflict. Her work through initiatives like Wild Seve and Wild Shaale has now won global recognition with the McNulty Prize.Krithi Karanth was awarded the McNulty Prize for her efforts in championing wildlife conservation on the ground and creating a replicable model for dealing with human-wildlife conflict cases.

10 Sep 2025

At Just 14, This Boy’s Lens Brought India Global Recognition in Wildlife Photography

It took days of waiting by a frozen lake in Russia, but for 14-year-old Kesshav Vikram from Coimbatore, one perfect click of a bear and a gull has carried his vision to London’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025.From Coimbatore to the global stage, Kesshav Vikram’s picture has been listed as one of the best among the 60,000 entries for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

The Matchmakers of Nature : Pollinators and their crucial role in sustaining ecosystems, showing how these tiny creatures power the cycle of life.

26 Aug 2026

Fewer Than 1,000 Left: Meet the Elusive Nilgiri Marten of the Western Ghats

A recent photograph brought the elusive Nilgiri marten into the spotlight. Found nowhere else on Earth, the rare carnivore is closely linked to the shola forests and montane grasslands of the Western Ghats.The Nilgiri marten is one of India’s rarest small carnivores and is found nowhere else on Earth. Here’s what makes this elusive Western Ghats species important.

07 Aug 2026

Snow Leopards Are Almost Impossible to Spot. Here Are 6 Indian Regions They Call Home

From Ladakh's Hemis National Park to Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley, discover the seven Himalayan landscapes where India's 718 snow leopards survive. Learn where they live, why they're rarely seen, and how camera traps are helping scientists monitor the elusive big cat.

04 Aug 2026

In Pics: 10 Rare Animals That Surface, Dance & Glide When Rains Hit the Western Ghats

Every monsoon, the Western Ghats transform into a biodiversity hotspot as rare endemic frogs, snakes, turtles, butterflies and other wildlife emerge to breed, feed and thrive. Here's where to spot 10 species found nowhere else on Earth.

04 Aug 2026

Meet Assam's 150-Foot Rainforest Giant That's Been Fighting the Monsoon for Centuries

Last week's floods once again highlighted Assam's battle with the monsoon. While no tree can stop a flood, Hollong, the state's towering rainforest giant, has spent centuries helping forests intercept rain, stabilise soil and build resilience to one of India's wettest climates.Meet Hollong, Assam's state tree and one of India's tallest native rainforest species. It cannot stop floods, but for centuries it has helped forests intercept rainfall, anchor soil, store carbon and support healthy watersheds. Here's why conserving this endangered giant is about far more than protecting a tree.

22 Nov 2025

Meet the Beetle That Shines Like Gold and Changes Colour to Outsmart Predators

Tiny yet remarkable, tortoise beetles use clever adaptations to avoid predators. Their shiny, patterned shells have long caught the eye of scientists.

24 Oct 2025

India’s Forests Would Lose Their Colour Without Birds — Here’s How They Keep Them Alive

Beyond their songs and flight, birds keep India’s forests alive by pollinating flowers, spreading seeds, and filling our landscapes with colour, balance, and life.

19 Oct 2025

In Pics: What Makes Rock Bees in Your Bengaluru Balcony So Important?

Rock bees, known for building massive hives on cliffs and tall trees, are vital pollinators and honey producers in the wild.

Nature‘s Clean-up Crew : Scavengers and their vital role in keeping ecosystems healthy, highlighting how they maintain balance by recycling nature‘s waste.

19 Nov 2025

The Hyenas Saving an Entire Grassland Ecosystem by Clearing Carcasses Before They Spread Disease

Striped hyenas in Saswad spend their nights clearing rotting carcasses that could spread disease, keeping the grasslands and nearby communities healthier. Their unseen work, generational dens and quiet resilience reveal a story many people have never heard.Striped hyenas in Saswad protect the grasslands by clearing rotting carcasses and keeping the ecosystem healthy. Their nightly work supports both wildlife and people.

01 Nov 2025

How Ghost Crabs Are Keeping Chennai’s Elliot’s Beach Spotless

Ghost crabs, the tireless scavengers of Chennai’s Elliot’s Beach, play a vital role in keeping the intertidal sands clean while thriving in their hidden, sandy burrows.

21 Oct 2025

In Pics: What Brought Back 700+ Critically Endangered Vultures From the Brink

Once abundant across India, vultures — nature’s cleanup crew — now face extinction, with four of nine species critically endangered.

Forests of the Tide : Showcasing mangroves‘ role in protecting shorelines, nurturing biodiversity, and combating climate change.

02 Jul 2026

After a Cyclone Killed 10000, Odisha's Women Planted 45000 Mangroves to Fight Back

At the Devi river mouth in Puri, Soumya Ranjan Biswal is leading a women-driven mangrove restoration effort—45,000 saplings planted so far—to rebuild a natural barrier against cyclones and secure coastal livelihoods.In Odisha, women restore 45,000 mangroves to build a natural cyclone shield, combining science and local knowledge to protect vulnerable coastal communities.

29 Jun 2026

The Magnetic Memory That Brings Olive Ridley Turtles Back To Odisha's Coast After 20 Years

Olive Ridley turtles spend almost their entire lives in the open ocean. Then, 15 to 20 years after hatching, the females return to the same stretch of coast where their lives began. Scientists call this remarkable memory system natal homing. Here is how it works.How do Olive Ridley turtles return to the same beach after 20 years in the ocean? Inside the science of natal homing, magnetic imprinting, and Odisha's mass nesting.

18 Nov 2025

Inside the Mangrove Forests Protecting Andhra’s Coast & Giving Safe Habitat to 3100 Species

Coringa’s mangrove forests create a world of roots, tides, and hidden life. They shelter rich wildlife and help keep villages along Andhra’s coast safer during fierce storms.

31 Oct 2025

In Pics: The Hidden Mangroves of Odisha That Guard 1800 Crocs & Hundreds of Migratory Birds

Bhitarkanika’s mangroves form one of India’s richest coastal ecosystems, teeming with saltwater crocodiles, migratory birds, and rare flora.

30 Oct 2025

What’s Keeping the Mangroves of the Sundarbans Alive?

The Sundarbans’ mangroves form a vital coastal shield, protecting ecosystems and communities from storms, tides, and erosion.

29 Oct 2025

In Pics: How Mangroves of the Havelock Islands Protect Coasts, Fisherfolk & Biodiversity

Mangroves of the Havelock Islands act as a natural shield, protecting India’s coastline from erosion and extreme weather.

16 Oct 2025

Inside the Forests That Saved Lives in the 2004 Tsunami & Still Guard India’s Shores Today

Rhizophora mangroves shield India’s shores, but face growing threats. Here’s how these coastal guardians sustain life and why their survival is critical.

Nature‘s Gallery : Stunning photographs of unique and beautiful species and the photographers who capture the wonder of wildlife in its most captivating moments.

19 Aug 2026

These Elephant Photos by a NatGeo Filmmaker Reveal the Family Bonds We Rarely See

02 Dec 2025

Meet the Filmmaker Digitising His Family’s 100-Year Archive of Bharatpur’s Wild History

For 100 years, one family has documented Bharatpur’s birds, people, festivals, and disappearing wildlife. Today, filmmaker Abhinandan Sharma is racing to digitise this priceless archive before the memories fade.For over a century, the Sharma family has photographed Bharatpur’s wildlife and people. Now, Abhinandan is digitising their vast archive to protect the region’s fragile ecological history.

05 Mar 2024

How a Kargil Photographer’s Love for Wildlife Led Him To Capture Snow Leopards in the Himalayas

Through his photos, photojournalist Karamjeet Singh has managed to capture a variety of endangered species. With his keen eye, he has photographed several elusive Himalayan species like the snow leopard and now leads many aspiring photographers on tours around the region.Armed with his camera and patience, 31-year-old Karamjeet Singh from Kargil captures Ladakh’s rare wildlife — from snow leopards to brown bears — in stunning detail.

22 Sep 2025

Indian Photographer’s 120-Day Chase Brings the Rare Black Tiger of Similipal — Unseen for Centuries — To NatGeo’s Cover

For 120 days, photographer Prasenjeet Yadav set up camera traps in Odisha’s Similipal forest, chasing a dream, 12 years in the making. One rare image of a black tiger changed everything.After 120 days in Odisha’s forests, Prasenjeet Yadav captured the rare black tiger, now on National Geographic’s cover.

16 May 2025

'The Forest Has Changed How I See Myself': A Wildlife Photographer Reflects on 15 Years in the Wild

From earning the trust of wild animals to learning from forest-dwelling tribes, Sanket Reddy shares how the wild reshaped his life — and why it could change yours too.Wildlife photographer Sanket Reddy shares powerful lessons from forests across India and beyond — on coexistence, conservation, and connection.

14 Sep 2023

Doc By Day, Wildlife Photographer Always: 10 Phenomenal Clicks By a Heart Surgeon

A renowned heart surgeon at the Asian Heart Institute, Dr Ramakanta Panda spends his free time in various national parks of the country and the wilderness worldwide, capturing the essence of animals in their natural habitat.A renowned heart surgeon at the Asian Heart Institute, Dr Ramakanta Panda spends his free time in various national parks of the country capturing wildlife.

27 Jul 2023

In Pics: 12 Rare & Stunning Shots Captured By Wildlife Photographers Across the World

Wildlife photographers Rohit and Kalyan Varma share 12 stunning shots from their repository at Nature inFocus, a collective of like-minded wildlife enthusiasts from across the world.Wildlife photographers Rohit and Kalyan Varma share stunning shots from their repository at Nature inFocus, a collective of wildlife enthusiasts.

Vacays in the Wild : Sustainable homestays and dining options near safari destinations, offering eco-friendly stays that let travelers experience wildlife responsibly.

20 Jun 2023

Couple Turns Chambal Into a Tourism Hub With Their Boutique Safari Lodge, Empowers Locals

Anu Dillon Singh and her husband Ram Pratap Singh have transformed Chambal from being a spot that people stayed away from to a hotspot of tourism and culture. The couple started Kothi Mela, a boutique safari lodge, that kickstarted the transformation of the place.Anu Dillon Singh and Ram Pratap Singh have transformed Chambal to a hotspot of tourism and culture.

05 May 2026

At Tadoba, You Can Now Explore the Jungle Without Going on a Safari

At Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, forest officials have introduced a VR-based wildlife experience run by local youth. Priced at Rs 50, the initiative creates around 40 jobs, reduces tourist pressure on core zones, and offers an immersive way to explore the forest without disturbing wildlife.Tadoba’s VR wildlife tourism employs 40 local youth, reduces safari pressure, and offers an immersive forest experience without disturbing wildlife.

29 Apr 2025

Meet the Women Powering India’s Open-Fire Restaurant Inside a Wildlife Sanctuary

Near Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, there’s a farm-to-table dining experience you mustn’t miss. Palaash uses the open-fire techniques of cooking to bring a modern twist to desi classics.Nestled beside Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Palaash uses gas-free, open-fire cooking to reclaim traditional flavours—and livelihoods for village women.

31 Aug 2025

90-YO Forest Officer’s Wisdom Shapes a Jungle Retreat in Rajasthan, Blending Wildlife With Sustainability

A certified naturalist, Luv Shekhawat created Utsav Camp in Rajasthan’s Alwar, with guidance from his 90-year-old grandfather, a former forest officer. The jungle lodge, which blends sustainability with rustic charm, opens up to the Sariska Tiger Reserve, offering its guests a wildlife experience.Discover Utsav Camp, a sustainable retreat in Rajasthan’s Sariska Tiger Reserve. Founded by Luv Shekawat, this eco-friendly luxury camp is sustainable.

27 Jul 2025

This Wilderness Camp ‘Disappears’ Every Year to Protect Tigers & Forests in Madhya Pradesh

Near Pench National Park, this wilderness camp is dismantled every year before the monsoon, allowing the forest and its wildlife to regenerate. Built by the family behind Project Tiger, the eco-stay uses reclaimed materials, local produce, and minimal infrastructure to create a model where tourism supports conservation — does not compete with it.Jamtara Wilderness Camp near Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh disappears every monsoon to support tiger conservation and forest regeneration.

04 Jun 2025

2 Wildlife Conservationists Turned a Barren Land in Tadoba Into the Perfect Vacation Spot

When Avantika Chandra and Hans Dalal found themselves looking at an empty piece of land in 2014, they knew it held promise. Today, the Spotted Owlet Homestay in Tadoba, Maharashtra, is helping many wildlife enthusiasts live their eco-friendly life on vacation.When Avantika Chandra and Hans Dalal found themselves looking at an empty piece of land in 2014, they knew it held promise.

22 Aug 2024

Silk Weaving to Rhino Spotting: Medini Homestay Near Kaziranga Is a Window Into Natural Wonders

Medini Homestay in Bokakhat, Assam, is a sustainable retreat created by couple Champak Deka and Anna-Louise Meynell. Over six years, they have transformed a barren patch of land into a thriving green oasis, promoting cruelty-free silk production and eco-friendly practices.Medini Homestay in Bokakhat, Assam, is a sustainable retreat created by couple Champak Deka and Anna-Louise Meynell.

28 Mar 2024

‘This Land is Their Home’: How a Filmmaker Fought Authorities to Protect Leopards In Rajasthan

Conservationist Shatrunjay Pratap Singh abandoned a lucrative career in wine-making to fight mining activities endangering leopard habitats in Rajasthan’s Jawai region. Through his efforts, he founded the Bera Safari Lodge, transforming the area into a safe haven for both wildlife and tourists alike.Conservationist Shatrunjay Pratap Singh abandoned a lucrative career to fight mining activities endangering leopard habitats in Rajasthan’s Jawai region.

05 Mar 2024

'I Know Corbett Like The Back of My Hand': Naturalist's Eco Lodge Offers Expert Guidance To Tourists

Naturalist Imran Khan’s ‘The Ranger’s Lodge’ offers an immersive wilderness experience in Corbett Tiger Reserve, attracting global adventurers seeking a unique blend of tourism and wildlife conservation. Amidst lush surroundings, guests here can enjoy safaris, birdwatching, and their local cuisine.Naturalist Imran Khan’s ‘The Ranger’s Lodge’ offers an immersive wilderness experience in Corbett Tiger Reserve.

15 Sep 2022

In the Heart of Nilgiris, Couple’s Eco-friendly Jungle Homestay Harvests the Sun & Rain

Looking for an eco-friendly homestay in the Nilgiris? Vikram and Anushri Mathias run the gorgeous Jungle Hut, which runs on solar power and recycled water.Looking for an eco-friendly homestay in the Nilgiris? Vikram and Anushri Mathias run the gorgeous Jungle Hut, which runs on solar power and recycled water.

16 Dec 2021

Not One Tree Was Cut For This Farmer's Stunning Sustainable Resort Amid Gir Forest

Aaranya Resort in Gir, Gujarat was conceptualised by Dhanji Bhai Patel to be an eco-friendly haven for weary travellers who want to get away from city life and relax amid nature.Aaranya Resort in Gir, Gujarat was conceptualised by Dhanji Bhai Patel to be an eco-friendly haven for weary travellers who want to get away from city life and relax amid nature.

Careers in Conservation : Your roadmap to turning love for wildlife into a lifelong career.

17 Apr 2026

Meet the Vet Treating Sloth Bears Rescued From India’s 400-Year-Old ‘Dancing’ Practice

Better known as the ‘dancing bears’, the sloth bears of India have been subjected to street entertainment for decades now. Through Wildlife SOS’s project, the bears are being rescued, treated and rehabilitated.Dr Arun A Sha has dedicated over two decades to working with sloth bears that have been subjected to inhuman treatment by the Kalandar tribes, who used the bears for street entertainment. The vet explains how he blends innovative surgical techniques and medical knowledge to give the sloth bears a new lease on life.

18 Dec 2025

Meet the Children Saving This MP Tiger Reserve From Fires and Protecting Their Forest

In Bandhavgarh’s fringe villages, where tiger attacks and forest fires are a painful reality, children are emerging as unexpected conservation leaders. Led by conservationist Bhavna Menon through Prakriti Ki Pathshala and the ‘Junior Fire Watchers’, students are counselling families, preventing fires, and spreading awareness door-to-door.Amid human–tiger conflict in Bandhavgarh, Bhavna Menon’s Prakriti Ki Pathshala empowers children to prevent fires and foster harmony with the forest.

21 Nov 2025

Meet the Kerala Teen Who’s Rescued 75+ Snakes & Inspired 9500 Kids About Wildlife

Homeschooled Kerala teen Ananya Vishwesh spends her free time exploring forests, rescuing snakes, and assisting the Palakkad Forest Department. With over 75 snake rescues and thousands of children educated, her passion for wildlife is inspiring the next generation of conservationists.Homeschooled Kerala teen Ananya Vishwesh spends her free time exploring forests, rescuing snakes, and assisting the Palakkad Forest Department.

04 Nov 2025

What a Student From Bhopal Learned While Filming How Pench’s Villagers Live With Tigers

From bagh-rakhi to pedalling through Pench with a song of hope, the forest department in Pench National Park is ensuring villagers become more aware of the wilderness that surrounds them.Bhopal-based student filmmaker Tushar Bhojwani’s documentary Roar of the Tiger explores the relationship between the villages and tigers in Madhya Pradesh’s Pench National Park.

02 Jun 2025

The Untold Story of a Trans Forest Guard in Uttarakhand — Through the Eyes of a 23-YO Filmmaker

What began as a wildlife encounter became a story of courage, queerness, and healing — told through the lens of a 23-year-old filmmaker.Neel Soni’s ‘Babli By Night’ tells the powerful story of Babban, a trans forest guard living with HIV in Uttarakhand. Now longlisted for the BAFTAs.

15 Apr 2025

How a Self-Taught Artist Is Using Powerful Hyper-Realistic Paintings to Save Wildlife

When Deeksha Chauhan saw the cruelty towards animals, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She resorted to creating hyper-realistic paintings as her voice to contribute towards animal welfare and wildlife conservation.From a self-taught artist to a wildlife conservationist, Deeksha Chauhan is turning hyper-realistic paintings into a tool for awareness and change.

27 Dec 2024

‘It All Began With 1 Click on My Dad’s Camera’: How I Built a Career in Wildlife Photography

What started with experimenting with his father’s camera turned into a passionate career in wildlife photography. Parag Bhatt shares his views on the wild and how budding photographers can test their strengths.Wildlife photographer Parag Bhatt shares his views on the wild and how budding photographers can test their strengths.

14 Sep 2023

Doc By Day, Wildlife Photographer Always: 10 Phenomenal Clicks By a Heart Surgeon

29 Jul 2020

Exclusive: What Goes Into Clicking Viral Wildlife Pics That Stun The World

Mithun, the photographer behind the majestic couple, Bagira and Leopard, and Sarosh Lodhi, who created the optical illusion with two Zebras, share what it takes to have a flourishing career in wildlife photography.From waiting for six days in one spot to the art of anticipating an optical illusion, wildlife photographers share behind the scenes

Smart Conservation : Exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we protect and understand the wild.

21 Jul 2025

How India's Forest Rangers Are Using Micro-Drones to Rethink Leopard Conservation

See how micro-drones are improving leopard conservation in India by tracking rescued animals during their crucial return to the wild. This innovative technology allows forest officials to monitor without interference, supporting efforts to preserve India’s rich wildlife heritage.Micro-drones help track rescued leopards’ safe return to the wild in India, offering a non-intrusive way to support wildlife conservation.

30 Jun 2025

How India is Using AI & Tech To Save Wildlife From Illegal Poaching

Discover how India is using AI-powered camera traps, drones, and apps to combat poaching and protect wildlife. Here are five innovative tools making a difference.Poaching is evolving, and so is conservation. Here are five AI-driven solutions helping India’s rangers protect wildlife before threats turn deadly.

24 Jun 2025

How Wildlife Drones Became Kaziranga’s Best Defence for Saving Rhinos From Poachers

Since 2017, drones have played a key role in protecting rhinos at Kaziranga—catching poachers, tracking animals during floods, and transforming conservation in Assam.Kaziranga National Park in Assam is using high-tech drones to protect its one-horned rhinos.

05 Aug 2024

Couple Uses 3D-Printed Claws & Jaws to Save Arunachal's Endangered Wildlife

Nabam Bapu and Likha Nana started Arunachal Ivory and Ornaments to protect wildlife in northeast India. They use 3D printing to preserve the traditional practice of using animal hide and teeth in garments and gear, by creating realistic, eco-friendly replicas of tiger and leopard jaws, hornbill beaks, and more.Nabam Bapu and Likha Nana started Arunachal Ivory and Ornaments to protect wildlife in northeast India through 3D-printed replicas of animal hide and teeth.

03 Mar 2024

‘AI for Bharat’ on World Wildlife Day: AI Innovation Saves Lives By Reducing Human Animal Conflict

Valiance is championing data and AI to find a solution to human-wildlife conflicts that have been plaguing India's villages for decades, especially around tiger reserves. Their 'Wildlife Eye' is a novel innovation that is helping the villagers of Chandrapur in Maharashtra.Valiance is championing data and AI to find a solution to human-wildlife conflicts that have been plaguing India's villages for decades, especially around tiger reserves. Their 'Wildlife Eye' is a novel innovation that is helping the villagers of Chandrapur in Maharashtra.

Blueprints for the Wild : Showcasing proven conservation successes the world over that India can adapt and emulate.

13 Aug 2026

Should That Fish Be on Your Plate? How Eating Seafood in Season Could Help India's Oceans Recover

What if protecting India's oceans began with a simple question at the fish counter? Marine biologists, fishers, scientists and restaurateurs explain how choosing seafood according to breeding seasons could help replenish fish populations — one meal at a time.Can choosing seasonal seafood help India's fish stocks recover? Marine biologists behind Know Your Fish, fisheries scientist Dr Rohan Arthur, fisherman Ganesh Nakhawa and restaurateur Ilvika Chandavarkar explain why eating fish according to breeding seasons could support healthier marine ecosystems while balancing livelihoods.

08 Jun 2026

Trapped, Dehydrated, and Running Out of Time: The Rescue of a Sloth Bear in Odisha

An exhausted sloth bear was found trapped inside a dry well in a village near Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha. With the animal showing clear signs of heat stress, forest officials and Wildlife Trust of India teams had to think on their feet.A dehydrated sloth bear trapped inside a dry well near Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha was rescued after a careful overnight operation led by Wildlife Trust of India.

10 Apr 2026

How India’s Coastal Communities Came Together To Help Save 1029 Whale Sharks

There was a time when no one in India believed the whale shark was found in these waters. But today, the fisherfolk of Gujarat are forming committees and advocating to save them, driven by a campaign started by Wildlife Trust of India and sparked by Mike Pandey’s ‘Shores of Silence’ film.In Gujarat, Kerala, Goa & Lakshadweep, the endangered whale sharks are being protected by communities of fisherfolk that remove them from entangled nets, radio-collar, and tag them.

18 Feb 2026

Inside the Conservation Effort To Restore Manas National Park’s Wildlife & Ecological Balance

The Wildlife Trust of India is transforming the Greater Manas landscape by reviving habitats, reintroducing wildlife, and empowering local communities. Their long-term conservation efforts have restored ecological balance and renewed hope for one of India’s most iconic landscapes.The Wildlife Trust of India’s Greater Manas Recovery Project has been restoring the Greater Manas landscape through species recovery, habitat revival, and community-led conservation. Their work has brought wildlife, forests, and people together to reclaim the ecological and cultural heritage of Manas.

19 Jan 2026

Who Is Saving Kerala’s Coastal Forests?

Through land acquisition, habitat restoration, and community-led conservation, the Kannur Kandal Project is safeguarding Kannur’s fragile mangrove ecosystems.The Kannur Kandal Project is working to protect and restore mangroves through land purchase, ecological restoration, and community participation. Since 2006, the initiative has secured 37.16 acres of privately owned mangroves, along with conducting awareness campaigns among the communities.

27 Dec 2025

Locals Turned Wildlife Protectors Are Safeguarding 101 Corridors To Help Elephants Move Safely

Think of an elephant corridor as a conduit, a migratory route from one habitat to another. But what happens when roads are built over these routes? This unique project is mapping out elephant corridors to ensure gentle giants can migrate without clashing with communities.The Right of Passage project by Wildlife Trust of India identifies, maps and protects elephant corridors in a way that champions human-elephant coexistence.

16 Dec 2025

How UP’s Farmers Are Reviving the Population of the World’s Tallest Flying Bird

Uttar Pradesh’s sarus crane, once seen as a pest and pushed out by shrinking wetlands, is finding its way back—thanks to farmers who now protect its nests and habitats. Through the Sarus Habitat Securement Project, villages across 10 districts are reviving the bird’s population and restoring crucial wetlands.How villages in Eastern UP are protecting wetlands and reviving the vulnerable sarus crane through community-led conservation and nest monitoring.

16 Nov 2025

Communities in Kerala’s Hills Are Coming Together To Protect the Western Ghats’ Last Remaining Frogs

Wildlife Trust of India’s 'Amphibian Recovery Project' works to protect India’s threatened frog and toad species through habitat restoration, population monitoring, and community engagement.When local communities come together to advocate for their native biodiversity, true conservation happens. Here’s how the Wildlife Trust of India is ensuring that through its 'Amphibian Recovery Project'.

14 Nov 2025

Inside the Movement Bringing 252 Villages Together To End Pangolin Hunting — With a Little Help From Football

In the wet markets of Northeast India, illegal pangolin trade once posed a major threat to the numbers of the species of the world’s most trafficked mammal. But a unique project is now helping.Through football tournaments and smart keyword searches, the Wildlife Trust of India is ensuring it cracks down on illegal pangolin trafficking in India.

13 Nov 2025

A Day with Bear Rewilders: Following a Team in Arunachal Pradesh Giving Cubs a Second Chance

A team at Arunachal Pradesh’s CBRC guides orphaned Asiatic black bear cubs back into the wild. The story follows one such journey, capturing the team’s dedication, the gruelling terrain, and the triumph of giving these cubs a second chance at life.Follow Arunachal’s CBRC team as they guide orphaned bear cubs back to the wild, sharing a story of conservation, courage, and second chances.

17 Jun 2025

A 32% Surge in Just 5 Years: What’s Fuelling the Remarkable Rise of Gujarat’s Asiatic Lions?

As Gujarat’s lions grow from 674 to 891, they’re learning to share space with farmers, roam new landscapes, and offer rare lessons in coexistence and hope. Here's how one of India's rarest species is holding on.Once nearly lost, Gujarat’s Asiatic lions have grown from 674 to 891 in 5 years — a rare conservation comeback built on coexistence, rescue & care.

07 Feb 2025

How India Became Home to 75% of the World’s Tigers by Doubling Their Numbers in 10 Years

While the world struggled to save its big cats, India silently doubled its tiger population — here’s how they did it.While the world struggled to save its big cats, India silently doubled its tiger population — here’s how they did it.

07 Nov 2019

0 to 54: The Untold Story of How Panna Got Her Tigers Back in Just 10 Years

In 2009, there were no tigers left in Panna Tiger Reserve. What happened in the next 10 years is really heartwarming at a time when the world's tiger population is under a serious threat. #WildIndia #RespectIn 2009, there were no tigers left in Panna Tiger Reserve. But the Panna reserve team gathered their reserves to bring the tigers to Panna!

Stewards of the Wild : A collaboration with WWF-India to highlight the crucial role of communities in protecting wildlife and preserving habitats through sustained grassroot actions and local stewardship.

30 Jul 2026

A Wild Himalayan Spice Is Helping 200 Families Protect 100 Sq Km of Forest

For generations, Indigenous communities in Arunachal Pradesh harvested Khagi, a wild Himalayan spice prized for its citrusy, tongue-tingling flavour. Today, the same native plant is creating a powerful reason to keep more than 100 sq km of community-owned forest standing.In Arunachal Pradesh, Indigenous communities have turned Khagi (Zanthoxylum) into a conservation-linked livelihood that protects over 100 sq km of forests while supporting more than 200 households and endangered wildlife.

06 May 2026

A Harmful Weed Was Choking This Tamil Nadu Forest. 350 Tribal Workers Turned It Into Fuel

For decades, lantana has choked Sathyamangalam's forests and pushed wildlife closer to villages. Now, a tribal-led enterprise called TAMS is clearing it, root and all, and rebuilding the forest economy.TAMS Tribal Green Fuels is clearing invasive lantana from Tamil Nadu's Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, creating livelihoods for 350 tribal workers across 47 villages.

09 Mar 2026

In Kargil, Local Youth Are Protecting Homes From Himalayan Brown Bears With Smart Solutions

In Kargil, WWF-India works with local youth to reduce brown bear conflict using simple tech and strong research, helping families and wildlife live safely on the same land.Through research, conflict-mitigation systems, and local stewardship initiatives like ‘Bear Brothers’, WWF-India’s programme is working to transform rising human–bear conflict into a model of long-term coexistence.

17 Feb 2026

How 1200 People Came Together to Protect India’s Wetlands

The birds are singing once again across the wetlands of India. And a unique project, that is transforming farmers, boat ferrymen and teachers into wetland mitras, is behind this.WWF-India’s wetland protection model safeguards vital habitats by tackling pollution, restoring water levels, and balancing development with nature. Through focused conservation, key wetlands are thriving again for wildlife and communities alike.

12 Jan 2026

From Snake Rescues to Safer Honey Collection: These Heroes Protect the Sundarbans

Trained to handle snakes, read animal tracks, and manage wildlife emergencies, local residents now lead the response when animals stray into villages. Their work is reducing conflict while keeping both communities and wildlife safe.The prokriti bondhus of the Sundarbans are trained to step in when challenging situations emerge involving the wild and the locals of the Sundarbans. Their work is helping mitigate human animal conflict.

04 Dec 2025

World Wildlife Conservation Day: In This Sikkim Village, Leopards & People Coexist Peacefully — What’s Their Secret?

This World Wildlife Conservation Day, we explore the story of snow leopards and humans learning to share spaces in the highlands of Sikkim. Behind it is a group of local volunteers who routinely assess and study rangeland health.World Wildlife Conservation Day: Mountain residents are becoming the frontline protectors of Sikkim’s wildlife by tracking snow leopards and assessing rangeland health.

17 Nov 2025

UP’s Bagh Mitras: The Peacekeepers Helping Villagers and Tigers Coexist

The bagh mitras of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve are trained community mediators; they ease tensions, spread awareness, and show how coexistence can thrive through compassion and conversation.In the forests and farmlands of Pilibhit, where humans and tigers share uneasy ground, bagh mitras are helping build trust between the two worlds.

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Inside a Camel Herder’s Award-Winning Fight to Protect 10000 Hectares of Thar Grassland

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A Day in the Life of a Farmer Who Patrols Elephant Corridors All Night to Protect Crops

'Dear Gen Z Conservationist': What India's Tiger Experts Wish Someone Had Told Them At 20

Behind the Scenes Of A Rescue Operation That Guides Royal Bengal Tigers From A Village to The Wild

This Couple’s Morning Walks Helped Save Navi Mumbai's Wetlands & Brought Back Thousands Of Flamingos

In Gujarat’s Kutch, a Rare Wild Hatch Brings Back the Endangered Great Indian Bustard

‘I’m a Salesman for Nature’: How One Journalist Has Protected India’s Wildlife for 44 Years

Inside the Life of India’s Snakeman, Padma Shri Romulus Whitaker

How Filmmaker Mike Pandey’s Documentary Saved India’s Whale Sharks From Extinction

30 Years, 101 Elephant Corridors: Vivek Menon’s Blueprint for Elephant Protection in India

Why This One Man Walked 4000 Kilometres Along India’s Shores to Save Sea Turtles From Disappearing

Woman Leads Army of 10000 to Save the Endangered Adjutant Stork From Extinction

Ex-IAS Officer Who Helped Bring Cheetahs to India For The First Time in 70 Years

‘I’ve Had a Gun to My Head’: 48-YO Who Saved 10,000 Blackbucks & Chinkaras

Kindness in the Wild: How the Pardhi Tribe of MP Is Saving the Tigers They Once Hunted

Once Poachers, Now Protectors: How a Small Odisha Village Became a Haven for 3 Lakh Migratory Birds

A Manipur Tribe Turned From Hunters Into Protectors of a Rare Bird & Its Habitat

Once a Poacher, Now a Guardian: How One Man Helped Save 70 Tigers

How This Tamil Nadu Tribal Community Has Made a Business Out of Snake Venom

‘Billy’ Arjan Singh: The Hunter-Turned-Conservationist Who Spent Over 40 Years Protecting Tigers

Jim Corbett: The Hunter Called 'Carpet Sahib' Who Became a Crusader for Animal Rights

Why Children From Tokyo to Berlin Once Wrote Letters to Nehru Asking for Elephants

In 1925, a Forest Officer Swapped His Gun for a Camera & Gifted India Its First Wild Tiger Photo

This Brave Forest Guard Took on Poachers in the 1900s & Helped Protect Kaziranga National Park

Adopting India as Her 'Home', A British Woman Fought to Save Tigers & Wildlife All Her Life

Untold Story of How an Erstwhile Princely State Saved Gir’s Lions from Extinction

Love, Loss & Triumph: How 'The Real Black Panther' Overcame the Odds to Rule Nagarhole

They Protect What They Once Feared: How Gandak Villagers Are Bringing Gharials Back

An Elephant Hospital on Wheels: How ‘Haathi Sewa’ Reaches Elephants Needing Urgent Care

Why Is Parliament Debating a 'Cat' From South West Bengal?

Birds Are Flying Into Delhi's Offices to Escape the Heat & Rescue Teams Say It's a Warning

Behind the Scenes Of A Rescue Operation That Guides Royal Bengal Tigers From A Village to The Wild

Why Forest Officials Chased This Tigress for Weeks—and Why They're Celebrating Her Today

Panna Lost All Its Tigers. How Science & the Ken River Powered Its Historic Comeback

One Baby Gibbon's Rescue Is Shining a Light on India's Last 5,000 Apes

An Assam Family's Rescue of an Orphaned Civet Became an NCERT Class 10 Lesson

What 3 New Crocodiles Are Telling Us About Similipal's Rivers

How India Became the Only Home to All 5 Big Cats — With 3600+ Tigers

In Gujarat’s Kutch, a Rare Wild Hatch Brings Back the Endangered Great Indian Bustard

Tracking Tigers, Saving Cubs: A Day in the Life of Bheru, Kumbhalgarh’s Forest Guard

From Tigers to Vultures: How One Team in Wardha Has Rescued & Treated 40000 Wild Animals

How a College Professor Turned Hunters Into Wildlife Protectors in Assam’s Forests

How a Small Andaman Forest Station Busted 100+ Wildlife Crimes & Rescued Deer, Wild Pigs & More

Meet The School Teacher Making Way For 500 Elephants to Cross 25 Tea Gardens

Rajasthan Man Rode Over 1,200 Km to Save Endangered Vultures & Tigers!

30 Years, 2500 Rescues: Why This Assam Man Is a True Champion of India's Wildlife

How Ladakh Homestays Are Helping Locals Protect Snow Leopards and Their Habitat

Once Hunters, Now Protectors: How Arunachal’s Villagers Helped 238 Hornbill Chicks Take Flight

The Nagaland Village That Once Hunted 14000 Falcons a Day & Now Welcomes Millions Each Winter

How Menar Became India’s ‘Bird Village’: Home to 100+ Species & a Global Model for Conservation

The Forest Is Her Inheritance: How Women Uphold Uttarakhand’s Van Panchayats

Watch! These Sacred Groves Protected by Local Communities Are Oases for Wildlife in Rajasthan

Why an Arunachal Tribe Chose To Switch From Hunters to Protectors of the Rare Bengal Florican

How Are These Children Learning to Track Tigers and Rescue Snakes?

How 1 Man & 1000 WhatsApp Members Are Saving Wildlife in This Rajasthan Village

'Bagheera's Camp': How Padmaja Rathore is Empowering Communities Through Wildlife Conservation

When Elephants Cross Railway Tracks, ‘Gajraj AI’ Alerts Drivers to Slow Trains in Time

A Day in the Life of a Farmer Who Patrols Elephant Corridors All Night to Protect Crops

An Assam Family's Rescue of an Orphaned Civet Became an NCERT Class 10 Lesson

Hyderabad Neighbourhood Brings Back 20000 Sparrows Almost Lost to the City — Bird Expert Reveals How

The Poachers Who Switched Sides & Saved Manas National Park

How the Konyak Community in Nagaland Is Reviving Its Forests Through Youth-Led Conservation

Inside the Uttarakhand Community Where Bird Watching Has Turned Into a Sustainable Livelihood

In the Heart of Zanskar, Humans and Himalayan Brown Bears Learn To Share a Fragile Home

Meet the Artist Who Spent 2 Decades Protecting Jaipur’s Chandlai Lake That Is Home to 300+ Bird Species

The Young Volunteers Helping Bhopal and Its Tigers Live Peacefully Together

They Talk to Bees Before Taking Honey — How a Nagaland Tribe Keeps an Ancient Balance With Nature

How One Filmmaker’s Lens Sparked a Movement for Conservation Across Northeast India

How Young Filmmakers From the Northeast Are Using Their Cameras To Protect India’s Hidden Forests

Trying to Identify One Sparrow Set a Curious 10-YO on the Path to Become India’s ‘Birdman’

How This Chhattisgarh IFS Officer Is Using AI To Prevent Human-Elephant Conflicts

Camera Over Gun: Forgotten IFS Officer Behind India’s Only Wolf Sanctuary

Meet 'Mr Ranthambhore,' The Forest Officer Who Showed India How to Protect Tigers

These Elephant Photos by a NatGeo Filmmaker Reveal the Family Bonds We Rarely See

Why This Conservationist’s Bold Efforts in Human–Wildlife Coexistence Won Her a Global Prize

At Just 14, This Boy’s Lens Brought India Global Recognition in Wildlife Photography