(July 26, 2024) A Ladakhi podcast spurs conversations about wildlife and conservation | Mongabay Morup Namgail and Padma Rigzin launched the “Ladakh Si Podcast” to raise awareness about wildlife and conservation in Ladakh, using the local Ladakhi language to discuss topics like ecology, climate change, and human-wildlife conflicts. The podcast aims to engage the local community and younger generation, emphasising grassroots conservation efforts and cultural understanding. The second season will e...

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(July 18, 2024) The following content is collected from public information and does not represent the views of WCS-India. Forty-eight illegal wildlife trade incidents from various regions across the country have been collected using open-source intelligence (OSINT). The highest number of wildlife seizure incidents were reported from the states of Tamil Nadu (12), Odisha (6), and Uttar Pradesh (5). Some of the commonly reported wildlife species in seizures were Asian Elephant, Pangolin, Indian Softshell Turtl...

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(July 12, 2024) Central India's land-use patterns, roads fragmenting gaur & sambar populations, threatening genetic diversity | Down to Earth  A study by the National Centre for Biological Sciences revealed that land-use patterns and roads in central India are fragmenting gaur and sambar populations, threatening their genetic diversity. The research highlighted the need for evidence-based conservation efforts to maintain connectivity among fragmented populations and ensure the survival of these ...

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(July 08, 2024) From fear to fascination: More research and awareness to protect India's misunderstood spiders | Mongabay Spiders in India are crucial for pest control and ecosystem balance, yet remain understudied due to limited funding and focus. Myths and misinformation perpetuate fear, but citizen initiatives and awareness programmes aim to change perceptions and highlight their ecological importance. Increased research and public engagement are needed to better understand and conserve these misunder...

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