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It is with profound sadness that the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) announces the passing of Dr. Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, a luminary in the field of conservation, who breathed his last, at 98 years old. Dr. Swaminathan’s life and career were...

This must-read series by Wildlife Trust of India features 10 eminent wildlife experts who share their list of top 20 wildlife titles. This time we have Neha Sinha, the author of Wild and Wilful. “As a bibliophile, I had many more books to list than...

September 15, 2023: The Wildlife Trust of India recently conducted a wildlife crime prevention training workshop for the frontline forest staff of the three ranges (Nawegaon Park Range, Bonde Range and Dongargaon Range) of the Nawegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve...

Inaccessibility is one of the major challenges in Protected Areas (PAs) to tackle any field-level problem, especially in the  Sundarbans landscape, which is one of the world’s largest mangrove forests and a critical tiger habitat. However, recent support...

This must-read series by Wildlife Trust of India features 10 eminent wildlife experts who share their list of top 20 wildlife titles. This time we have Tara Gandhi, an author, an ornithologist and one among WTI’s founders. Tara Gandhi specialised in...

This must-read series by Wildlife Trust of India features 10 eminent wildlife experts who share their list of top 20 wildlife titles. This time we have Dr. M K Ranjitsinh, the man behind India’s Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and our WTI’s...

When it comes to helping animals in distress, our team at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) in Kaziranga, Assam, goes above and beyond. Not only do they commit their days to provide both temporary and long-term care for animals at...

Kerala, 8th September 2023 – Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) joined hands with representatives from the Fisheries Department, Forest Department, local Panchayat, and Fishers Association along with students from St. Anthony’s school to celebrate Whale sharks...

09 September 2023, Mithapur: WTI’s  The Mithapur Coral Reef Recovery Project team in collaboration with Tata Chemicals Ltd (TCL) and the Gujarat Forest Department recently organised an awareness workshop involving the fishing communities of Mithapur,...

The Garo Hills of Meghalaya are an important biodiversity hotspot and the Garo Hills Conservation Area (GHCA) is also in the queue for getting the status of ‘World Heritage Site’. However, due to heavy rainfall and the rugged terrain, a lot of areas in...

This must-read series by Wildlife Trust of India features 10 eminent wildlife experts who share their list of top 20 wildlife titles. This time we have Aasheesh Pittie, a birder with more than 40 years of experience! Birdwatcher, bibliophile and doyen of all...

Kazinag, 2nd September, 2023: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) in collaboration with Asian Adventures, Astral Foundation and the Department of Wildlife Protection (DWP), J&K organised a sensitisation workshop for nature guides in the Kazinag landscape....

Arunachal, 31st August 2023: A rare Chinese pangolin was rescued from a poacher by vigilant farmers of Silluk village, located under the East Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh. Listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ in the IUCN Red List, the Chinese pangolin...

The Garo Hills of Meghalaya is home to several species of flora and fauna and forms a part of the Indo–Burmese biodiversity hotspot. Wildlife Trust of India, with support from WLT and HCL Foundation, has been working with the local council (GHADC) and the...

Junagadh, 29th August 2023: International Whale Shark Day, celebrated every year on the 30th of August, is aimed at raising awareness about the importance of whale sharks for marine ecosystems and the threats they face. Events across the globe help promote...

This must-read series by Wildlife Trust of India features 10 eminent wildlife experts who share their list of top 20 wildlife titles. We start with Dr. Mahesh Rangarajan. Dr. Mahesh Rangarajan is an environmental historian with a special interest in...

New Delhi, 25th August 2023: The second edition of the State of India’s Birds (SoIB) report was launched on 25 August 2023 at the India International Centre in New Delhi. SoIB 2023 is based on 30+ million field observations from over 30,000 birdwatchers and...

Assam, August 12: Every year, on August 12th, the world comes together to commemorate World Elephant Day. This important day serves as a platform to increase awareness about the global situation and conservation efforts related to these magnificent creatures....

Coimbatore, 11th August 2023: India, boasting 60% of the world’s elephant population, plays a pivotal role in elephant conservation. Although these majestic animals roam freely across the country’s vast landscapes, they face challenges in their right...

Bhubaneswar, 12th August 2023: In conjunction with the launch of the “Yaanai Thiruvizha” campaign in Tamil Nadu, our flagship initiative, Gaj Utsav, has achieved another significant milestone by extending its reach to Odisha. On the occasion of...