grasslands

Striped hyenas in Saswad spend their nights clearing rotting carcasses that could spread disease, keeping the grasslands and nearby communities healthier. Their unseen work, generational dens and quiet resilience reveal a story many people have never heard.

Bob and Tanya came to Kodaikanal for a trip but stayed 30 years to revive Tamil Nadu’s rare shola forests, proving ordinary people can save ecosystems.

Dr Gajanan D Muratkar is popularly known as the ‘grass man of India’ for his pioneering work in habitat and meadow development. He has used this technique to create meadows in several Tiger Reserves and Protected Areas, winning numerous awards.