Wildlife

Once threatened by poaching and tree-cutting, Elathur Lake in Erode is now home to 187 bird species and a proud Biodiversity Heritage Site — thanks to its people.

Once near extinction, the Nilgiri Tahr has made a 21% comeback. Its revival shows why protecting this mountain monarch is vital for the fragile Western Ghats.

Shy, tree-loving, and endangered, the red panda survives in only a few Himalayan forests. Here are six parks in India where you might be lucky enough to see one.

Conservationist Krithi Karanth has spent three decades addressing India’s human–wildlife conflict. Her work through initiatives like Wild Seve and Wild Shaale has now won global recognition with the McNulty Prize.

A juvenile Indian gaur was rescued after being trapped in a waterbody in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. Forest and fire officials worked tirelessly for hours, showcasing teamwork and compassion to save the animal, reminding us of the vital role of wildlife protection.

An accidental discovery at Tal Chappar turned Sharvan Patel’s lens into a mission. Today, 130 Khailis ponds across Rajasthan sustain blackbucks, mongooses, peacocks, and migratory birds — but the journey began with just one pond.

Chhattisgarh’s forests are showing signs of renewal, with wildlife slowly reclaiming their spaces. Local efforts and careful conservation are helping the state’s ecosystems recover, offering a glimpse of hope for both big cats and the smaller creatures that share their home.

It took days of waiting by a frozen lake in Russia, but for 14-year-old Kesshav Vikram from Coimbatore, one perfect click of a bear and a gull has carried his vision to London’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025.

A surprise guest in a Delhi school storeroom led to a swift rescue by Wildlife SOS, showing how calm and coexistence save lives.

Vivek Menon, co-founder of the Wildlife Trust of India, was inspired by early encounters with wildlife. His lifelong passion for conservation has led to significant contributions to wildlife protection, anti-poaching efforts, and the creation of elephant corridors in India.