Some 20 years ago, Kerala’s Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) was constantly troubled by the poachers and smugglers. Forest officials were unable to catch the culprits as they knew every nook and corner of the 777 sq. km. sanctuary like the back of their hands. Poaching
The snow leopard is native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia. This large cat is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List because the global population is estimated to number less than 5,000 and is expected to decline amidst the rapid
The 13th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) has started in Gandhinagar, India on February 17. CMS is an environmental treaty under the protection of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Member countries will
Conservation of wildlife species is the key to the survival of the planet from impending doom. Constant human interference has endangered many wildlife species and the global community is trying to prevent them from blinking into oblivion. India will host the 13th Conference of Parties (COP)
Human settlements, progressive projects such as major highways and infrastructural development, and expanding farmlands, especially around forests, have resulted in widespread habitat fragmentation and isolation. Fragmentation of ecosystems leads to loss of biodiversity in the remaining habitat patches. Although the wildlife corridors have always helped the
In times of rapid urbanisation, Mumbai-based non-profit non-government organisation (NGO) has been protecting the wildlife for the past 25 years. The Corbett Foundation (TCF) is a group of committed people who have been actively working to protect critical wildlife landscapes across the Indian subcontinent. The
Every corner of the Indian sub-continent is home to various species of flora and fauna. The Himalayan state of Uttarakhand is home to snow leopards, also known as the pride of high Himalayan regions. To protect the majestic animal, the state has decided to build
The Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to deal with anthrax deaths in elephants. Sporadic deaths of wild elephants due to anthrax prompted the government to establish new guidelines. Recently, a four-year-old elephant was suspected
These are critical times and surely, the importance of preservation of wildlife and aquatic species is not a lost cause. Thankfully, there are a few individuals who are making a difference by actually doing something towards this cause. A few young wildlife conservationists in India
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCB) is a legal multi-disciplinary organization established by the Indian government under the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, to combat organized crimes against wildlife in the country. The Bureau headquarter is in New Delhi and five regional offices at