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In the Loving Memory of Satish G. Nagathan

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In the Loving Memory of Satish G. Nagathan
(November 06, 2024) We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Satish G. Nagathan, a cherished member of our WCS-India family. His dedication and expertise brought depth to a range of research activities including camera trapping, line transects, large-scale occupancy surveys, and social surveys across landscapes. Satish also used his creative skills and made a lasting impact on our Communications and Outreach efforts by creating compelling Kannada content that strengthened our connection with local communit...

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Conservation Bulletin - Week 42 (2024)

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(October 28, 2024) Tigress’ 400-km journey from MP to Chhattisgarh reveals two safe corridors A tigress traveled approximately 400 km from Madhya Pradesh’s Pench Tiger Reserve to Chhattisgarh’s Achanakmar Tiger Reserve, demonstrating the functionality of critical tiger corridors. This movement, identified by the Wildlife Institute of India, suggests that conservation efforts, including anti-poaching patrols and the NH-44 mitigation plan—an elevated highway with wildlife underpasses&mdash...

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 41

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 41
(October 18, 2024) Tamil Nadu’s Valparai tops Western Ghats villages for richness of threatened fauna | The Hindu A GIS-based study by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) found Valparai, Tamil Nadu, to be the richest in threatened species among Western Ghats villages, with 98 species. Kerala topped the state-wise list with 354 species, followed by Tamil Nadu (274). The study mapped 512 species across 7,630 villages, highlighting the need for conservation efforts beyond protected areas, where many lesser-...

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Conservation Bulletin - Week 40 (2024)

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Conservation Bulletin - Week 40 (2024)
(October 11, 2024) State Board of Wildlife approves proposal to declare Bengaluru's Hesaraghatta grassland into conservation reserve The State Board of Wildlife (SBWL) has approved the proposal to declare the 5,000-acre Hesaraghatta grassland as a conservation reserve, safeguarding the area's ecology and catchment zones. This decision follows a 2021 rejection, which was overturned after a court order. The restrictions are focused on reducing disturbance from visitors while safeguarding the local village...

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Bay of Bengal Strategy Meet 2024

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Bay of Bengal Strategy Meet 2024
(October 10, 2024) Dr. Aaron Savio Lobo, Head of WCS-India's Marine Programme and Dr. Anant Pande, Senior Scientist and Senior Project Lead of the Ocean Giants project, attended the Bay of Bengal Strategy Meeting at Bangkok, Thailand from September 9th – 11th, 2024. The meeting was also attended by WCS’s Bay of Bengal country programme representatives from Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand.  Several regional and transboundary issues pertaining to marine conservation such as bycatch re...

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 39

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 39
(September 27, 2024) Assam's Kaziranga National Park a global model for rhino conservation: India | Deccan Herald Kaziranga National Park is home to 70% of the world’s one-horned rhinos and is known globally for its successful conservation efforts, focusing on forest management, anti-poaching, and habitat restoration. Despite a 170% growth in India’s rhino population since the 1980s, challenges like wildlife trafficking and climate change persist. Therefore efforts like expanding habitats and add...

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Conservation Bulletin - Week 38 (2024)

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Conservation Bulletin - Week 38 (2024)
(September 20, 2024) Wildlife SOS And J&K Wildlife Protection Department Conduct First-Ever Brown Bear Research In India Unplanned waste disposal in Kashmir's Sonmarg region has led to increased human-brown bear conflicts, as Himalayan brown bears forage in garbage dumps. This dependence on human waste is harming their health and passing poor foraging habits to younger generations. To address this, Wildlife SOS and the J&K Wildlife Protection Department initiated a radio-collaring project to track the...

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 37

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 37
(September 13, 2024) Capturing the secret lives of small cats | Mongabay A camera trap study in Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, documented small cats like leopard and marbled cats, showing their preference for dense and undisturbed forests.  The study highlights the threats these small cats face from habitat loss and human disturbance. Despite the challenges, local Idu Mishmi taboos against hunting wild cats play a crucial role in their conservation. Wildlife Passages To Prevent Golden Lang...

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 36

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 36
(September 06, 2024) Kerala fishermen on a mission to save whale sharks along state coastline | Deccan Herald Fishermen in Kerala are actively rescuing whale sharks, with 23 saved over the last five years. The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and the Kerala Forest Department ran a campaign to raise awareness and offer financial aid for damaged nets. The fishermen are now playing a key role in reporting and rescuing the protected species. As in India, tigers in Nepal may seek refuge in sugarcane fields | Mongaba...

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Training Programme Combating Wildlife Trafficking in Arunachal Pradesh

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Training Programme Combating Wildlife Trafficking in Arunachal Pradesh
(September 03, 2024) On 29th and 30th August 2024, our Counter Wildlife Trafficking (CWT) programme jointly organised a training programme with the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Arunachal Pradesh in Itanagar. Inaugurated by Shri. P Subramanyam, IFS, PCCF & HOFF and Shri. N. Tam, IFS, PCCF & CWLW, the training saw participation from 39 frontline officers from the Forest Department including two officials from the Donyi Polo Airport. The training on ‘Combating Wildlif...

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