Conservation

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 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.

Forest guard Bhera Ram Bishnoi has dedicated his life to protecting the wilderness of Rajasthan’s Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Every winter, India’s skies and wetlands come alive with migratory birds like flamingos, cranes, and storks. From Rajasthan’s salt lakes to Odisha’s coastal lagoons, discover 10 breathtaking spots where these travellers find their winter home.

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.