India has by far the largest number of wild Asian elephants in the world, estimated at 27,312 according to the 2017 census, about 55% of the species’ global population. Despite the animal being listed as endangered by IUCN, most Indians are aware of the animal and that is a reflection […] Read more »
Smooth-coated Otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) is a semi-aquatic mammal with an affinity towards undisturbed wetland habitats. India is home to three different species of otters, amongst which smooth-coated otters are the most widely distributed species across the country. Read more »
Green Corridor Champions Promote Asian Elephant Conservation on Earth Day
On the occasion of Earth Day, 22nd April 2019, Wildlife Trust of India’s Green Corridor Champions organised celebratory events across the country in their respective States. Read more »
Two-day workshop conducted for use of digital tools to monitor Wildlife Crime
With wildlife criminal networks getting more organized than ever, new technology approaches are here to detect wildlife crime, nab poachers and stepping up law enforcement. Read more »
First People Biodiversity Register (PBR) of Chhattisgarh Released
Wildlife Trust of India has been extensively surveying the Tourenga Panchayat at Mainpur in Chattisgarh since April 2018, to map out its vivid biodiversity profile. The 1477.59 hectares of the Tourenga Panchayat constitutes the villages of Tourenga, Jugad and Kodomali. Read more »
WTI’s statement on FRA petition
Wildlife Trust of India is a conservation organisation guided by its mission to conserve wildlife and its habitat and to work for the welfare of individual wild animals, in partnership with communities and governments. Read more »
World Wildlife Day: For life below water
After the 68th session in 2013, United Nations General Assembly declared March 3 as world wildlife week, the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Read more »
Announcement of three Masters scholarships of INR 2 Lakhs each, in remembrance of Shri Ashok Kumar
Ashok Kumar Memorial Scholarships for Wildlife Law and Enforcement. Read more »
Gaj Yatra begins in Tamil Nadu
Asian elephants live in a region of the world with the densest human population. In India, with 1.3 billion people jostling for space, the elephants are one of the first species to suffer due to their size, needs and nomadic nature. Read more »
Green Corridor Champions reach Tea Estates in Northern West Bengal
The east-west ecological range of the Terai elephant population in Northern West Bengal extends from the Teesta chaur (Baikunthapur Division) through Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary (MWLS) under Wildlife Division-I and southern forests of Kurseong Division, up to Bahundangi Village Development Council, Jhapa district, Nepal, on the western border. Read more »
