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Indeginious communities have inhabited their native places in harmony with nature for ages as the planet’s guardians. They are responsible for looking after some of the planet’s most priceless resources, including many of its biodiversity hotspots. They have perfected the technique of surviving on the Earth without causing it harm. They understand that preserving a […]

Population ecology is a significant part of conservation biology and the management of wildlife of any region. It is helpful in development of population viability analysis (PVA)which makes it possible to detect the long-term probability of a species that is persisting in a particular habitat patch. It also tells us about the factors affecting population

One of the largest challenges faced for conservationists in India is human tiger conflict. As we know HTC occurs when a wild tiger interacts with humans, their animals or livestock, and this results in an injury or death to human, livestock or tiger. The solution is to minimize contact between wild tigers and humans, however,

As of 2022, the global wild tiger population was estimated to number 4,500 mature individuals, with most populations living in small isolated pockets. The species is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. India currently hosts the largest tiger population. Just a century ago, more than 100,000 tigers roamed Asia. One of the largest

Hello and welcome back to our blog. Today we are going to know about very important animals to our ecosystem “The Megaherbivores”. So, why are they so important? What impact do they have in the ecosystem? What are the megaherbivores? But first, what is Herbivore? What are herbivores? An herbivore is an organism that mostly

The most common place to find otters today would probably be in the world of the Internet, where these animals are referred to as the cutest animals in the world. Regarded as animals which prefer to live in a close-knit community known as a ‘bevy’ or simply ‘family,’ otters are known to inhabit many parts

Hornbills are one of the most magnificent birds present in the wild. Their distinctive appearance can be attributed to their black bodies with a white chest and the large, curved yellow beak with a casque on top in some species. There are about 62 species of hornbill, out of which nine are found in India.

The world underwater is one that is mysterious, intriguing and full of surprises. It is an ecosystem that is so unique and diverse with a life of its own. From bacteria to protozoans to crustaceans to fishes to some of the largest animals found on planet Earth, the marine biodiversity is ever evolving and increasingly

When you think of decreasing population of species in the wild, what is the first thing that comes into your mind? You may have thought of climate change, habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade, poaching and the most obvious one being interference of humans in wild habitats. However, wildlife diseases are equally devestating One major factor

Dibang Valley is one of the most biodiverse regions, not only in India but around the world. It is inhibited by the Mishmi people. Here is their story of the conservation of the valley’s rare wildlife. I listen to the mabra, gazing at the long houses my siblings live in. The funeral rites aren’t going