animals

When IFS Vikas Ujjawal was posted in Jahrkhand’s Lohardaga Forest Division, the region was plagued with illegal tree felling and forest fires. Here’s how he increased green cover, generated employment for locals and boosted ecotourism.

Usually Jojo feeds 300+ stray dogs regularly. But the lockdown has shut all food supplies for strays, so Jojo and his team have ramped up their operations to include another 100 dogs!

“I had fond memories of visiting Jabarkhet with my family. We would often follow these "Come-for-Walks" here. It was after 15 years of staying abroad that I visited the same piece of land and it shocked me. There was trash everywhere, trees were being cut down and animals being hunted,” recalls the 56-year-old.

"Shutting down of restaurants and offices has completely stopped leftovers being discarded in garbage bins — a major source of food for strays. I could not bear to see them suffer and die. I had to help them, no matter what."

In India, seven people who have returned from China have displayed mild symptoms of this virus; Kerala health ministry reports that they have been kept under observation.

“People tend to trust animals more quickly than humans. We select only those animals who actively and willingly choose to interact with humans."

Not long ago, these 'freagles' were terrified creatures living in solitary cages in labs, with little company or stimuli — even sunlight was alien to them. #HeroesOfHumanity

“My idea was simple—to develop a habitat classroom, where students can come and learn all about animals."

Why not have a website with a list of animal donors across the country?

That means, it is our duty, as citizens, to ensure their safety and well-being.