human-wildlife coexistence

Many communities in India live in harmony with wildlife, driven by tradition, spirituality, and deep-rooted respect for nature. These stories prove that peaceful coexistence isn’t just possible — it’s already a lived reality.

As Gujarat’s lions grow from 674 to 891, they’re learning to share space with farmers, roam new landscapes, and offer rare lessons in coexistence and hope. Here's how one of India's rarest species is holding on.

From earning the trust of wild animals to learning from forest-dwelling tribes, Sanket Reddy shares how the wild reshaped his life — and why it could change yours too.