Wildlife

Once royal trackers and hunters, the Pardhi community of Panna now uses its age-old forest skills to protect the very wildlife it once pursued.

Once hunters of Mangalajodi’s wetland birds, the villagers of this Odisha community have, since 1998, transformed into dedicated conservationists and guardians of their local habitat.

From tiger safaris in Madhya Pradesh to lion trails in Gujarat, India’s national parks offer families the perfect mix of nature, adventure, and learning. Here are eight incredible parks where every generation can experience the wild together.

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.

Journey into India’s night to find creatures like pangolins, civets, and owls. Learn about their habitats, behaviours, and how they survive in the darkness.

After the heartbreaking loss of her macaw, Dr Rani Maria Thomas from Alappuzha devoted her life to exotic animal care. Trained abroad and driven by passion, she now runs a specialised ICU for exotic birds, changing veterinary care across India.

Forest guard Bhera Ram Bishnoi has dedicated his life to protecting the wilderness of Rajasthan’s Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary.

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.

Ghost crabs, the tireless scavengers of Chennai’s Elliot’s Beach, play a vital role in keeping the intertidal sands clean while thriving in their hidden, sandy burrows.