wildlife

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.

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

Through the GreenHub Fellowship, youth from the Northeast are using cameras to tell stories of their wild places. What began as a filmmaking initiative is now empowering communities to document and defend their biodiversity.

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 the woodlands of Brahmavar in Karnataka’s Udupi district, 98 butterfly species have flourished naturally over the past year. This sanctuary highlights the power of preserving native habitats and showcases the role butterflies play in maintaining ecological health in the state’s coastal belt.

Once abundant across India, vultures — nature’s cleanup crew — now face extinction, with four of nine species critically endangered.

Rock bees, known for building massive hives on cliffs and tall trees, are vital pollinators and honey producers in the wild.

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.

Meet Dr Ranjitsinh Jhala — the man whose vision brought cheetahs back to India and reshaped wildlife conservation.