Wildlife

Once listed as endangered by UNESCO, because of rampant hunting and poaching, the Manas National Park was led on the road to recovery by a group of ex-poachers.

What began as one man’s effort to curb hunting has grown into a powerful community movement in Changlangshu, where forests are returning and hope is taking root again.

Jaguars do not live in India’s forests, yet a few places across the country still give visitors a chance to see this rare big cat up close.

From homestays to bird trails, Rathuadhab’s residents are proving that protecting nature can also mean sustaining livelihoods.

In Zanskar, where Himalayan brown bears and humans increasingly cross paths, survival hangs in a fragile balance. Through awareness and innovation, the Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust is helping both species coexist.

From Nagaland’s forests, where hunters became guardians, to Assam’s villages, safeguarding rare species, these five stories celebrate communities leading India’s wildlife comeback.

Tiny yet remarkable, tortoise beetles use clever adaptations to avoid predators. Their shiny, patterned shells have long caught the eye of scientists.

Homeschooled Kerala teen Ananya Vishwesh spends her free time exploring forests, rescuing snakes, and assisting the Palakkad Forest Department. With over 75 snake rescues and thousands of children educated, her passion for wildlife is inspiring the next generation of conservationists.

Mukhi, India’s first home-born cheetah, has given birth to five healthy cubs at Kuno National Park. This new generation offers hope for a self-sustaining population and the revival of cheetahs in their ancestral Indian grasslands.

Standing up to poachers, fisherfolk who drive away pelicans, and woodcutters who chop trees is Kishan Meena, who is ensuring the Chandlai Lake in Jaipur stays a welcoming home for migratory birds.