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

India is not just the land of jungles but a country supporting a huge variety of geological and geographical terrains. From the rainforests of the Western Ghats to the arid deserts of Thar, from the Mangroves of Sundarbans to the snowy hills of the mighty Himalayas. But one of the habitats that rather goes unnoticed

Sariska Tiger Reserve, located in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, India, is one of the largest national parks in the country. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and a tiger reserve in 1978, with the aim of conserving the critically endangered Bengal tiger species. However, in 2005, the reserve came into the limelight

Wetlands are among the most productive and biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth. They provide many important ecological services, including water purification, flood control, and carbon sequestration. Known as the Kidneys of the earth, the average value of ecosystem services provided by Wetlands is more than 22 Lakh Rupees per hectare, which is more than twice

The Ganges River, also known as the Ganga, is one of the most sacred and culturally significant rivers of the world. The river is also home to a vast array of biodiversity, including several endangered species. But unfortunately Ganga is facing numerous threats, both natural and anthropogenic, putting its biodiversity and millions of people depending

Since our biodiversity is fashioned by an astonishing multifaceted network of varieties of life, its conservation efforts are hence complex and can be treated as collective problem. Since 1872, there has been establishments of national park, wildlife sanctuaries and many other protected which has some limitations such as displacement of indigenous people from its indigenous

When we talk about Wildlife Conservation, the flagship species such as lions, tigers, elephants, polar bears and giant pandas are at the cente of discussion. While conservation efforts focused towards flagship species benefit other important species sharing the same habitat,  some species are clearly overlooked as evident by their declining numbers. One such species is

The Western Ghats of India are a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of India. It spanns six states and covering an area of approximately 140,000 square kilometers. The Western Ghats are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a biodiversity hotspot. The area is also home to several indigenous communities who have

Human wildlife conflict is when encounters between humans & wildlife lead to negative results such as loss of property, livelihoods and even life. This is a growing issue worldwide. India is also one of the countries facing severe consequences because of the human wildlife conflicts. But there are several technological advancements which have proven to