Conservation

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.

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.

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.

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.

When the world’s largest flower bloomed in Sumatra after 13 years, it reminded many of the patience and wonder behind rare blooms. Across India too, fragile hills, forests and meadows cradle extraordinary flowers that appear briefly and vanish again. Here are some you can still find.

From homestays to bird trails, Rathuadhab’s residents are proving that protecting nature can also mean sustaining livelihoods.

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.

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

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.

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.