In this episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, Anish Banerjee, founder of the Think Wildlife Foundation, is joined by Stuart Chapman, a leading conservationist and the head of WWF’s Tigers Alive Initiative. With over two decades of experience in wildlife conservation across Asia and beyond, Stuart brings a rare combination of field expertise and global […]
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Whether driven by sustainability efforts or just an underlying care for Mother Nature, there are many benefits of making your garden more attractive to animals and insects. Aside from all the environmental benefits, upping the number of visitors to your garden can make for a prettier setting during summer and a more homely environment during
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Biodiversity—the astonishing variety of life on Earth—is vital for maintaining healthy and resilient ecosystems. Yet, monitoring biodiversity has long been a challenge. Traditional methods, such as field surveys, while valuable, are often time-consuming, labor-intensive, and limited in coverage. This is where remote sensing steps in. By using satellites, drones, and advanced sensor technologies, scientists can
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Mangrove ecosystems represent a remarkable sentinel for our coasts. These resilient forests protect against storms, surges, and erosion as a natural barrier that absorbs the sea’s powers. Beyond this, they’re bustling hubs of biodiversity, offering sanctuary to a diverse array of species. However, mangroves have become more vulnerable to increased tension due to rising sea
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Let’s talk about what happens to India’s Urban Owls in during festivals… The barn owl stirred from a peaceful slumber and stretched her tawny legs gently, stifling a yawn. She looked around for her mate and found he’d already left for the hunt. The sun had set some time ago and a few crickets were
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The Eastern Ghats is amongst the most biodiverse regions in India. This discontinuous mountain range is spread predominantly across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. A study conducted by ATREE found over 200 species of birds in the Eastern Ghats, which includes the endemic Jerdon’s Courser. The region also has healthy populations of elephants,
Dugongs are amongst Asia’s most charismatic marine mammals. The species is often referred to as “sea cows” as their diet predominantly consists of seagrass. The range of the dugongs is fragmented across the warm coastal waters of the western Pacific Ocean to the eastern coast of Africa. In India, their range extends across the Western
India is a wildlife paradise. Despite being the largest democracy and fastest-growing economy in the world, wildlife has recovered throughout the country. From tigers of Madhya Pradesh to hornbills and Amur falcons of Nagaland and the lions of Gujarat, India is home to conservation miracles. Capturing these stories is RoundGlass Sustain. With the aim of
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India is a wildlife paradise. Despite being the largest democracy and fastest-growing economy in the world, wildlife has recovered throughout the country. From tigers of Madhya Pradesh to hornbills and Amur falcons of Nagaland and the lions of Gujarat, India is home to conservation miracles. Capturing these stories is RoundGlass Sustain. With the aim of
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The Markhor is one of Central and South Asia’s most charismatic mountain ungulates. The species is scattered across the Karakoram Range, Afghanistan, and the western Himalayas. The Markhor, often called the “Screw-horned Goat” is the national animal of Pakistan. In Persian and Pahto languages, the word “mārkhor” translates as “snake-eater” highlighting the ancient belief that