As October begins, Chilika Lagoon comes alive with the return of migratory birds. This season, 67 species have arrived so far — marking the start of a delicate, awe-inspiring migration that calls attention to the lagoon’s beauty.
From steering Kaziranga through floods and poaching threats to breaking barriers in a male-dominated field, Dr Sonali Ghosh’s journey has redefined conservation leadership — earning her India’s first-ever IUCN Kenton Miller Award for innovation and inclusion.
Rajasthan’s sacred groves, orans, stand as living testaments to community-led conservation — where people, wildlife, and tradition coexist in a fragile yet enduring balance.
Ipra Mekola, once a hunter, is now leading his Idu Mishmi community in conserving the critically endangered Bengal florican by protecting grasslands and turning children into bird guides.
Mukhi, India’s first cheetah cub born at Kuno National Park, has survived against all odds. Learn how her journey marks a milestone in India’s 70-year effort to bring back cheetahs.
During Vadodara’s Vishwamitri flood mitigation, 410 eggs of crocodiles, turtles, and birds were carefully rescued and incubated to protect biodiversity. This conservation effort safeguarded 440 crocodiles and demonstrated how infrastructure projects can coexist with wildlife preservation.