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 »
INTERNATIONAL BIODIVERSITY DAY CELEBRATIONS AT MAINPUR, USTR
Mainpur, Chattisgarh, May 25, 2019 : WTI celebrated the International Day of Biodiversity in collaboration with Chhattisgarh Forest Department, State Biodiversity Board and STRONG FOUNDATION, a local NGO, at Mainpur on the 22nd of May, 2019. The event was chaired by Mr R.K. Rayasth, Deputy Director, USTR and programme hosted […] Read more »
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Emergency Relief Network- Workshop on avian rescue during Kite flying in Jaipur
KIte flying is a fun activity for most of us but has been identified as a major threat to the avian population, as the sharpened thread or manjaa causes immense damage to unsuspecting birds. Through its flagship, Emergency Relief Network (ERN) Project, The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and […] 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 »
On International Women’s Day, we felt it timely to celebrate the increasingly important role played by women in the conservation sector as researchers, vets, field staff. See a few snapshots of our fearless vet Disha Sharma while at work. Like and share to encourage their efforts and appreciate many such […] 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 »
HAWK’s eye- Watching over poachers!
Trivandrum, Kerala : Poaching and trade of wildlife especially that commands high-price has always been a major challenge faced by conservation and enforcement agencies across the world. The network of wildlife crime is well organised and that makes it difficult to deal without proper intelligence gathering, operation planning, and prosecution of […] Read more »
30 vultures soar free back to the wild
Treated for poisoning, 30 vultures were released back to the wild in Sivsagar, Assam Demow, Sivsagar, Assam: In late March 2019, a rescue call for 66 vultures impacted by poisoning came in from Netaipukhuri area of Demow in Sivsagar district. Wildlife Trust of India team from centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation […] 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 »
