Wildlife

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.

After 50 years of local extinction, the blackbuck has returned to Chhattisgarh’s Barnawapara Sanctuary. Through careful conservation and habitat restoration, the antelope now survives, rejuvenating the grasslands and restoring balance to the ecosystem.

In Rajasthan’s Menar village, birds are more than visitors — they’re family. Once known for its ponds, Menar is now celebrated as India’s ‘Bird Village’, home to over 100 species, including endangered ones. Thanks to the community’s tireless conservation efforts, this Ramsar site has become a global model for people-led environmental protection.

According to the latest Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 (GFRA), India’s forest area stands at approximately 72.74 million hectares.

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.

For over three decades, the villagers near Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary have consciously avoided bursting crackers, not just during Diwali, but also during weddings and temple festivals.

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.

Indian wildlife champion Vivek Menon has been elected the new Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) — the first Asian to ever lead the global network. His win marks a big moment for conservation, bringing decades of experience, passion, and on-ground action to the heart of international wildlife protection.

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.

Let your kids explore the magic of wildlife from the comfort of your living room. These documentaries will captivate young minds and help them understand the natural world in fun and engaging ways, making family movie time both entertaining and educational.