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Assam’s wildest jungle safari
Behind Deepmala Das’s home in eastern Assam stands a vast rainforest so deep that the tropical sun struggles to squeeze through the close-packed canopy and touch the moist soil. This 232-square-km...
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This Jaipur vet risks his life to save wildlife
Any game hunter would trade his trigger finger to have Dr. Arvind Mathur’s score. 67 leopards, 64 of them males, three Royal Bengal tigers, six elephants and an equal number of crocodiles, two sloth...
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Sariska sets its natives on tiger’s trail
As the sun was about to call it a day, an eager anticipation gripped the senses. It was reflected in the immediate jungle surroundings. Two peacocks cawed shrilly. Inside the Sariska National Park...
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‘Waste dumping in open has increased human-wildlife conflict’
Village Square: How much damage has tourism caused to the environment in the Himalayan region? Vishal Kumar: It is huge. Tourism has boomed phenomenally in the region over the last few years. More new...
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Stepping into the tiger’s reserve
A safari jeep makes its way into Corbett Tiger Reserve for sightseeing. Most sightings happen in the early hours of the morning when the animals come out. Each jeep is allotted with a guide who briefs...
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‘Poaching of rhinos: You cannot save animals only with guns’
Village Square: How acute is the poaching of rhinos problem now in Assam? Rathin Barman: Wherever there are rhinos, there is always a threat of poaching. Rhinos are killed for their horns to be sold...
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Coexisting with reptiles
“Reptiles don’t get any attention because they are not cuddly or cute like other animals. Most people will react ‘ew’ when they look at reptiles,” said Timple Madhumita D, Assistant Education officer...
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“I’m proof that women can be wildlife conservationists”
Aaliya Mir of Srinagar is a wildlife conservationist at Wildlife SOS, a non-profit organisation focusing on rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife. She talks about her 17-year-long journey that’s full...
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Guardians of the hoolock gibbons of Hollongapar
Amid the rustling leaves and echoing calls, Dandeshwar Bhuiya stands beneath the towering hollong trees, one hand raised in a signal to halt. A soulful howl, “hook hook hook-ooo,” rises in a...
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Restoring the Sundarbans ecosystem
It literally means ‘beautiful forest,’ but the Sundarbans region is now struggling to thrive in the face of various threats and challenges. The mangroves, which are rich in biodiversity, have been...
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Hanging solar fences mitigate human-elephant conflicts in Kerala
Korma is a picturesque village in Puthupariyaram panchayat in Palakkad district. The village in Kerala – aligning with the state’s image of ‘God’s own land’ – is situated between lush forests and...
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AI-based alerts help prevent elephant collisions against trains
As we expand our road and rail networks, especially through forest areas, it spells problems for the wild animals. Several villages on the fringes of the Western Ghats, such as Kottekkad village in...
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