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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 27

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 27
(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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Indian Wildlife Ecology Conference (IWEC'24)

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Indian Wildlife Ecology Conference (IWEC'24)
(July 25, 2024) The Indian Wildlife Ecology Conference (IWEC'24) held at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) brought together researchers and ecologists from diverse disciplines in wildlife ecology from across India. WCS-India's programmes actively participated in talks and poster presentations. The topics covered spanned across the Dhole Project, Marine Programme and Communications Team’s BlueMAP-India, and Nagaland Community Conservation and Livelihood Programme. Our Co...

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Illegal Wildlife Trade News: June 2024

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Illegal Wildlife Trade News: June 2024
(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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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 26

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 26
(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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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 25

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 25
(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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Advancing India’s 30x30 Target Through Exploring Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs)

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Advancing India’s 30x30 Target Through Exploring Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs)
(July 05, 2024) Wildlife Conservation Society – India collaborated with the Goa State Biodiversity Board and the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) to organise a national workshop titled “Advancing India’s 30x30 Target Through Exploring Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs)“. The highly significant national meeting took place on 26-27 June in Panaji, Goa. This consultative workshop, with a keynote address by Mr. C. Achalender Reddy, Chairperson of the NBA, ju...

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 24

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 24
(June 28, 2024) Lakshadweep worst-affected by coral bleaching on India’s coastline, scientists tell DTE | Down to Earth Lakshadweep has been the worst affected by the current global coral bleaching event, with 84.6% of its reefs experiencing bleaching due to elevated sea surface temperatures. This event is part of the fourth global coral bleaching event, the most severe on record, impacting over 70.7% of the world's coral reefs since January 2023. While the monsoon has slightly reduced water temper...

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 23

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 23
(June 21, 2024) To save the vulnerable fishing cat, protect its threatened wetland habitat | Mongabay The fishing cat, adapted to wetland habitats across South and Southeast Asia, faces threats from habitat loss, hunting, and climate change. Conservation efforts, including initiatives like Fishing Cat February and community projects, aim to protect the species and its wetlands. Despite the challenges, such efforts highlights the importance of conserving wetlands for both fishing cats and overall ecological h...

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Oceans Day at Alliance Française de Trivandrum

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Oceans Day at Alliance Française de Trivandrum
(June 18, 2024) On Oceans Day, 8th June 2024, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) hosted a marine-themed photo exhibition and talks at Alliance Française de Trivandrum. Coordinated by Dr. Maxmillan Martin from the Department of Life Sciences, the photo exhibition on ‘Coastal Commons’ featured a section on marine life with underwater photographs contributed by WCS-India. As part of the series of talks, Sharang from the Marine Programme presented a talk on the ecology of Sharks and Rays. The event was at...

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 22

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Conservation Bulletin 2024 - Week 22
(June 14, 2024) Clouded leopard and leopard cat occupy same habitat but differently, shows study | Mongabay A study in Assam's Manas National Park reveals that leopard cats and clouded leopards exhibit different behaviours to coexist peacefully, despite sharing the same habitat. Conservation efforts for large carnivores, like tigers, benefit these smaller cats by maintaining balanced ecosystems. The study emphasises the need for habitat protection, managing human disturbances, maintaining prey population...

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