Wildlife

The olive ridley turtles return to the shores of Chennai and Odisha every year, but the threats they face increase every year. Here’s how you can make a difference and help protect them this nesting season.

For 36 years, the Students’ Sea Turtle Conservation Network (SSTCN) has been Chennai’s frontline defence for the endangered Olive Ridley turtles, battling habitat loss, pollution, and human threats to ensure their survival.

Deep in the Himalayas, filmmaker Neha Dixit set out to track a ‘ghost’ — the elusive musk deer. She’s one of several women using their cameras to spotlight India’s disappearing wildlife. From rare birds to big cats, their films are making waves in conservation. But what have they uncovered?

A critically endangered caracal has been spotted in Rajasthan’s Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, offering hope for conservation efforts. Here’s why this wild cat’s presence matters.

Olive Ridley turtles may be small, but their impact on ocean health is massive. From controlling jellyfish populations to enriching coastal ecosystems, these marine guardians play a vital role in maintaining balance. Yet, human threats endanger their survival. Here’s why protecting them is crucial—and what we can do to help.

L Krishnamoorthy’s passion for nature led him from childhood explorations to becoming a dedicated IFS officer committed to conservation. His strategic initiatives at Satpura Tiger Reserve resulted in doubling the tiger population and improved ecosystems. Through community engagement and leveraging technology, he enhanced conservation efforts and earned prestigious awards for his impactful work.

Once a model, Pawan Sharma now dedicates his life to rescuing paralysed monkeys. With over 200 distress calls daily and eviction looming, he fights to give them a safe home. Here’s his story.

Dr Sarita and PV Subramanian, dental surgeons turned wildlife advocates, were moved to action when they saw a tigress struggling for water in Kanha Tiger Reserve. With their non-profit Earth’s Brigade Foundation, they have been installing solar-powered pumps to help provide water to animals and mitigate human-wildlife conflict across various reserves.

Over 7 lakh Olive Ridley sea turtles have arrived at Odisha’s Rushikulya rookery for mass nesting, marking a conservation success. Learn about Arribada and the efforts to protect these vulnerable marine creatures.

With its fiery red coat, masked face, and ringed tail, the red panda may seem like a creature out of a storybook. Yet, in the wilds of the Himalayas, it is a symbol of an ecosystem in peril. The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has been tackling this crisis from the front through its conservation breeding programmes.