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(April 11, 2025) Citizens rally for wildlife with ‘Walk for Bandipur’ campaign | The Hindu Citizens and activists participated in the ‘Walk for Bandipur’ campaign in Mysuru on April 6, urging the Karnataka government to retain the night traffic ban through Bandipur Tiger Reserve. Organised by the United Conservation Movement, the rally included locals and conservationists concerned about potential ecological impacts if the ban is lifted. Participants submitted a memorandum and plan fur...

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(April 10, 2025) The following content is compiled from publicly available sources and does not represent the views of WCS-India. Reported species in seizure incidents may differ from actual occurrences due to challenges in verifying species identification, geographical differences, and varying levels of detail in local reporting. Please interpret this information with caution, as it may not always reflect precise or validated identification.  We collected and collated 42 illegal wildlife trade related i...

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(April 08, 2025) The Annual Dangs Bird Festival in the Dangs district of southern Gujarat brought together 120 participants on March 18–19, 2025, at the Kilad Ecotourism site, Nani Waghai. Ms. Aarti Damor (IFS), ACF-South Dangs, RFO-Vansda National Park Antika Tiwari, Range Forest Officers from the South Dangs division, forest staff, senior birders, local guides, and 55 students and teachers from five schools near Vansda National Park came together to celebrate avian diversity, promote bird conservation, a...

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(April 04, 2025) A rice deal that secured the shelter of Nilgiri tahrs in Munnar | The Hindu  Eravikulam National Park (ENP) in Munnar, initially established to conserve the Nilgiri tahr, marks 50 years since its designation as a Protected Area. A land redistribution plan in 1975 nearly jeopardised the park, but a negotiation involving rice shipments led to its declaration. ENP, known for its unique shola-grassland mosaic ecosystem, recorded 90 new Nilgiri tahr births this year, bringing the population t...

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(March 28, 2025) Indo-Bhutan conservation action plan soon to save golden langurs | Deccan Herald India and Bhutan are jointly developing a conservation action plan to protect the endangered golden langur, addressing threats like habitat fragmentation and human-wildlife conflict. A consultation in Assam, organised by Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), and partners brought together experts, policymakers, and conservationists to outline strategies for safeguarding the species across its transboundary range. Su...

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(March 24, 2025) On the brink of silence: Sparrows' quiet flutter in face of oblivion | Down to Earth Sparrow populations have declined in recent years, especially in urban areas, due to habitat loss, reduced food availability, and changing farming practices. Conservation efforts now focus on creating bird-friendly environments to support their recovery. Sparrows play a key role in pest control and maintaining ecological balance. Glaciers in Eastern Himalayas see marked retreat | Mongabay Glaciers...

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(March 21, 2025) The following content is compiled from publicly available sources and does not represent the views of WCS-India. Reported species in seizure incidents may differ from actual occurrences due to challenges in verifying species identification, geographical differences, and varying levels of detail in local reporting. Please interpret this information within the newsletter with caution, as it may not always reflect precise or validated identification.  We collected and collated 45 illegal wi...

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(March 10, 2025) The WCS-India marine programme hosted a multi-stakeholder workshop themed “Balancing livelihoods and marine conservation through Fisheries cooperatives” in Mumbai on the 5th March. The workshop included key stakeholder representatives from fisheries cooperatives from coastal Ratnagiri district, along with the representatives from the Mangrove Foundation, the Maharashtra Forest Department and Fisheries department.   Image: Participants of the workshop gather for a gro...

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(March 07, 2025) Seagrass conservation key to global biodiversity and climate targets, studies show | Down to Earth Seagrass meadows are vital for biodiversity, carbon storage, and coastal protection but are declining globally due to human activities, a recent review shows. Safeguarding 30% of seagrass by 2030 could support marine life, mitigate climate change, and sustain coastal communities. Since 2011, conservation efforts in India have restored 14 acres of seagrass habitat, with a remarkable 85-90% succes...

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(March 02, 2025) We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Ajith Kumar, a distinguished wildlife biologist, mentor, and researcher whose work has profoundly shaped conservation science in India. With decades dedicated to studying small carnivores, primates, and forest ecology, his research provided invaluable insights into India’s rich biodiversity. Beyond his scientific contributions, he was a passionate educator, nurturing generations of conservationists through his role at institutions like the Wildl...

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