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Aurobindo Samal: Protecting Species with Community Participation
In Odisha’s coastal region, a young man’s holistic approach to conservation which includes the community participation, makes a difference to humans, otters, hyenas and a range of other wildlife
Hero
How Citizens turned this Toxic Waterbody in Gurugram into a Bird Haven
A small waterbody in Sikandarpur, Gurugram, had turned into a garbage dump, until local citizens groups decided to clean it up. Today, it is a haven for birds and source of hope for a polluted, concrete city
Video
Community Efforts Guide Mahseer Protection in Meghalaya
Locals manage 79 fish sanctuaries in the state that support a wide variety of fish
News
Vanishing Act: The Slow Decline of Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle
The turtle has been shrouded in mystery for too long — it is rarely spotted, we know little about its ecology, except that its numbers are declining across its range
Species
Nest Protectors Hope to Secure the Indian Skimmer’s Future
In an upcoming initiative, researchers, forest departments and locals have come together to implement a community conservation programme to protect the vulnerable Indian skimmer
Conservation
Garnering Community Support for the Great Indian Bustard
A wildlife biologist couple spearhead an effort to involve the local community in conserving Rajasthan’s state bird, the Godawan
Conservation