WCT Work

Camera traps have emerged as valuable non-invasive tools for obtaining direct observations of wildlife in their natural environments. Camera trap-based wildlife monitoring has become integral to wildlife research globally, enabling ecologists to document species presence, behaviour, and population dynamics across … Read More

WCT held its Annual Review Meet on September 6-9, 2026, at the Olive Resort, Pench, Maharashtra. It was a fun-filled and action-packed few days, replete with insightful presentations, spirited discussions, and some well-deserved celebrations. Teams representing WCT’s various departments – … Read More

What happens when some of the brightest minds in wildlife conservation from across the country gather in one of India’s most stunning tiger landscapes? Magic! The Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT) recently held its annual review meet at the serene MPT … Read More

About my BITS Design Community Project at ‘Wildlife Conservation Trust’. A journey into forests, villages, and the invisible lines of privilege in between. For many of us, the idea of wildlife conservation begins and ends within the boundaries of a … Read More

WCT has been selected as one of the 2025 Satellites for Biodiversity Award Winners! In partnership with the Connected Conservation Foundation (CCF), UK, and the Airbus Foundation, WCT is harnessing high-resolution satellite imagery, on-the-ground data, and ecological research to conserve … Read More

One of WCT’s flagship community interventions in Chandrapur District, Maharashtra, has been the Water Heater Project that is focused on not just reducing firewood consumption, but also forest degradation, the drudgery of women and their exposure to harmful smoke, and … Read More

We are delighted to share our new picture books on nature conservation for children! Illustration: WCT and Pratham Books At the Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT), we have long aspired to bring wildlife conservation stories and concepts to children from all … Read More

A Data Visualisation Feature A new dot appears on the screen every hour. It is a Global Positioning System (GPS) fix, a real-time update on a large carnivore that has been rescued from a potentially dangerous situation in a human … Read More

We are thrilled to share some incredible news! Our recent camera trap footage captured a heartwarming moment: one of the rescued and rehabilitated female Indian pangolins, with her little pup riding on her tail! Video: WCT/ MPFD A journey to … Read More

A tale of human-canine collaboration to save India’s elusive mammal The Indian pangolin, a shy and nocturnal creature, is facing an urgent crisis. Poaching and illegal trafficking have pushed this elusive mammal to the brink. To combat this threat, a … Read More