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An accidental discovery at Tal Chappar turned Sharvan Patel’s lens into a mission. Today, 130 Khailis ponds across Rajasthan sustain blackbucks, mongooses, peacocks, and migratory birds — but the journey began with just one pond.

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.

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.

Indian Forest Officers Kalpana K and M Geethanjali share their experiences, challenges to save blackbucks in Punjab's Abohar, an open wildlife sanctuary.

The Bishnois of Khejrali in Rajasthan follow a religion that focusses on conservation of nature and wildlife. They follow a set of 29 principles given by Guru Jambheshwar and cohabit with wild animals.