Wildlife

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.

By combining AI-driven alerts with real-time human patrolling, IFS officer Varun Jain has helped reduce human-elephant conflicts in Chhattisgarh, saving lives and fostering coexistence.

While the world struggled to save its big cats, India silently doubled its tiger population — here’s how they did it.

The gaur, a towering figure in India’s forests, is far more than just a majestic animal. Its role in maintaining ecological balance is vital to preserving the health of the entire forest ecosystem.

Award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of ‘Untamed Planet’, Malaika Vaz, uses the power of visual storytelling to expose the world’s most pressing environmental crises. Her documentary 'Sacrifice Zone', which earned her the prestigious U W E Wildscreen Panda On-screen Talent Award, takes viewers deep into the heart of pollution’s devastating impact on vulnerable communities.

‘Billy’ Arjan Singh, once a hunter, became a legendary conservationist dedicated to saving India's tigers, transforming Dudhwa into a tiger reserve and founding 'Tiger Haven'. His tireless efforts earned him global recognition and reshaped India's wildlife conservation narrative.

Across India, conservationists are tackling the toughest wildlife challenges with innovative solutions. From sustainable tourism to cutting-edge technology, these stories prove that when people come together, wildlife has a fighting chance.

What started with experimenting with his father’s camera turned into a passionate career in wildlife photography. Parag Bhatt shares his views on the wild and how budding photographers can test their strengths.

Orang National Park, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Assam, faces numerous challenges, including habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. Despite these threats, the park has emerged as a beacon of hope for wildlife conservation in India.

Wildlife conservationist Sharvan Patel is using a WhatsApp group of 1,000 members, each contributing Rs 365 annually, to restore habitats, protect endangered species, and improve farming practices in Rajasthan.