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Wildlife Trust of India and the Department of Wildlife Protection (DWP) J&K, with the support of the Astral Foundation, organised a day-long first aid and CPR training for the nature guides of Kazinag National Park. As an integral aspect of the Markhor...

Maharashtra, 1st February 2024- Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)  and the  Maharashtra State Forest Department in collaboration with Japan Tiger and Elephant Fund ( JTEF),  conducted a three-day wildlife crime prevention training in Nawegaon-Nagzira Tiger...

In a remarkable turn of events, the fishermen of Kerala have transformed from sceptics to active members in the conservation of the majestic whale shark. Initiated in 2017 along the coasts of Kerala and Lakshadweep, a dedicated campaign has not only dispelled...

Sundarbans, 22nd January, 2024: In a significant step towards conservation and community awareness & engagement, the West Bengal Forest Department and Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) inaugurated two Sundarban Education Centres (SECs) in Madhya-Purba...

Local communities living in and around the wildlife habitats are the real linchpins in any conservation program. Driven by both biology and community-based approaches, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Protection...

Mudumalai, 8th January 2024: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) hosted a two-day media exposure trip from 6-7 January 2024 in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu. Supported by Rohini Nilekani...

Ennore, 4th January, 2024: IFAW-WTI team has been on-ground, providing technical expertise to the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and Besant Memorial Animal Dispensary (BMAD), on rehabilitation and veterinary care of spot-billed pelicans rescued from the Ennore...

Veraval, 28th December, 2023: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) conducted one-day training sessions on satellite tagging of Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) for the frontline forest officials of Veraval and Mangrol ranges of Junagadh Forest division in Gujarat....

2023 was a remarkable journey for wildlife conservation efforts led by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and we are grateful to our partners and supporters for contributing to this success. From heartwarming rescues to pioneering initiatives, here’s a...

Dibrugarh, 22nd December, 2023: In a collaborative effort by the Assam Forest Department, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and villagers of Abhoypur village in Dibrugarh, successfully reunite three one-week-old jungle cat kittens with their mother. In a recent...

Arunachal Pradesh, 28th December 2023: An 8-month-old, male Asiatic black bear was rescued by the Sagalee Social Forestry department earlier this year and despite attempts to find its mother, she could not be located. As the cub was too young to survive on...

Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and our partner organisation the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) have been working in collaboration with the local communities and the state forest departments of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh for over 20 years. In the...

Nagzira, 14th December, 2023: Wildlife Trust of India, in collaboration with the Maharashtra Forest Department, regularly conducts orientation training on anti-snare walks (ASWs) and anti-electrocution drives (AEDs) for frontline forest staff of...

12th December 2023, Veraval, Gujarat: The 17th Gujarat Whale Shark Day celebration at the College of Fisheries Science in Veraval, Gujarat, commemorated two decades of the conservation co-management partnership between the Gujarat Forest Department, Wildlife...

Kultali, 11th December, 2023: A male Bengal Tiger, that was reported near human habitation, was guided back to the safety of the protected area in the Sundarbans National Park by the West Bengal Forest Department, assisted by Wildlife Trust of India’s (WTI)...

Guwahati, December 8th 2023: India’s frontline forest staff, akin to their counterparts worldwide, play an indispensable role in conserving our forests and wildlife by sharing a common mission—safeguarding natural environments, preventing poaching, and...

Wildlife conservation is a shared responsibility that extends beyond the purview of governmental and non-governmental entities. At the heart of successful conservation efforts lies the crucial role played by local communities. These communities, often...

Kochi, 26th November 2023: In an initiative to spread awareness of the threats faced by Whale sharks, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) in collaboration with Cochin Collective organised a 10K and 5K marathon as part of the 2nd edition of the Fort Kochi Heritage...

We are thrilled to announce a momentous milestone in the journey of the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI). On the 16th of November 2023, we marked 25 years of dedicated service to wildlife conservation in India. This significant occasion was celebrated with great...

The D’Ering – Dibru Saikhowa Elephant Corridor Link (DDS) project is a community-based conservation project of the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI). The project follows the community securement model to secure the proposed D’Ering – Dibru Saikhowa...