2,967. Take a good look at this figure, as you will see it splashed across the world over the next few days. It is the estimated number of tigers in India as of today. It is a massive jump of … Read More
The slender, bony-white trunks of dhavda trees, standing out against their dark-barked neighbours, appeared unusually mottled. As the GPS guided us towards the centre of the survey grid, we found ourselves in the midst of a deafening chorus. The dark … Read More
“American roads are good not because America is rich, but America is rich because American roads are good.” These words, attributed to John F. Kennedy, take pride of place on a wall in the office of the Union Minister of … Read More
The ‘World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought’ is observed to remind everyone that land degradation neutrality is achievable through problem-solving, strong community involvement and co-operation at all levels. Photo: Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) Desertification is defined as the … Read More
When we talk about Protected Areas, what comes to your mind? For most people, it is India’s jungles that support innumerable protected species of wildlife, such as tigers, elephants, rhinos, pangolins, bears, owls, butterflies, and orchids. Sadly, many people are … Read More
As citizens, many of us have a genuine concern for the environment. But what can we do to contribute towards the conservation of wildlife and its habitats, and a healthier, pollution-free environment? This is a question that many of us … Read More
Tigers and deer, forests and rivers, water and people: We’re all in it together! Conserving forests for charismatic umbrella species like big cats helps preserve the riches of fully-functioning ecosystems, on which, like all terrestrial species, humans also depend. Degradation … Read More
Across their ranges in India, tigers, lions and leopards suffer from loss of wild prey due to the poaching of herbivores for bushmeat and trade. As wild prey gets scarce, big cats are forced to disperse into human-dominated areas and … Read More
With the relentless surge of humanity, forests that are home to India’s big cats increasingly appear as shrinking, embattled islands when viewed from a high vantage point. Fuelwood collection, man-made fires, grazing and encroachments are the key drivers of forest … Read More
WCT President Dr. Anish Andheria, a trained large carnivore biologist, minces no words when it comes to the anthropogenic threats that are pushing the tiger, the most charismatic big cat, to the brink. In honour of Wildlife Week, let’s … Read More