In the late 20th Century, India’s vulture population collapsed. Over 90% of the vulture population across South Asia was decimated. This led to an ecological collapse and a public health disaster. The lack of such a power scavenger meant carcasses of livestock and wildlife were left untouched. Other than being a food source for feral dogs, […]

In India, one of the most established and renowned voices in the field of conservation is none other than Bittu Saghal. Despite begining his career as an advertising professional, Bittu is better known for founding the well reputated conservation magazine, Sanctuary Asia,  in 1981.  Inspired by the great Fateh Singh Ratore, Sanctuary Asia has captured

Uttarakhand is a state in northern India, sitting in the lap of mighty Himalayas. It is known for its rich natural resources, picturesque landscapes, various Hindu pilgrimage sites and enormous biodiversity. The total area of the state is 53, 483 sq. km, 65% of which is covered by forests. Hence, it is home to a

Mongabay is by far one of the most prominent and larger conservation news outlets in the world. Founded, in 1999 by Rhett Ayer Butler, the non profit now has over 800 correspondonts in 700 countries  and produces journalism in English, Hindi, French, Spanish, Indonesian and Portugeese. Recently, Mongabay crossed a billion lifetime views. This has

Welcome to The Think Wildlife Podcast. In our first episode, join our hosts, Anish Banerjee, as he speaks to Stuart Chapman about his passion for the world’s wild cats,  the success of  TX2, the future of tiger conservation  and  threats faced by the smaller felines. Stuart Chapman is a renowned conservationist with over three decade of

Gujarat is a state in western India. It is well known for its vibrant culture and rich history. However, it is also home to some of the most interesting ecosystems in the world. Gujarat has a very unique biodiversity ecosystem known as the Rann. This region consists of The Rann (Salt Marshes ecosystem), Greater Rann

Panna Tiger Reserve, located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, was once known for its rich wildlife and thriving tiger population. The park spanned over 500 sq. km of the Vindhya Range, and it was home to numerous rare and endangered species of animals, including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, Indian wolves, and various species

Climate change is one of the most significant global environmental challenges of our time. It affects all living organisms on the planet, including herpetofauna, which are a diverse group of reptiles and amphibians. These animals are cold-blooded, and their physiology and behavior are closely linked to temperature and moisture levels in their environment. As a

Snakes are fascinating animals that play a critical role in ecosystems around the world. There are about 3000 species of these occupying a large variety of biomes, from tree tops to the underground. Their impact on the ecosystem is unavoidable. As predators, prey, pollinators, seed dispersers, and disease controllers, snakes provide countless ecosystem services. However,

India is a land of incredible biodiversity and has long been a popular destination for wildlife tourism. With its varied terrain and unique wildlife, from tigers and elephants to birds and reptiles, India has something to offer for every wildlife enthusiast. However, as the number of tourists visiting protected areas increases, the negative impact on