Terai
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Gateway to the Northeast: Jaldapara National Park
Home to some of India’s largest mammals, West Bengal’s Jaldapara National Park is a striking mosaic of woodlands and grasslands. Moulded by the river Torsa, the grasslands in the floodplains support creatures great and small. Despite this abundance, the park has its own set of challenges.
Video
Beyond Borders: Tiger Movement Between India and Nepal Increasingly Restricted
Big cats don’t recognise political boundaries, and have always roamed across borders. Yet, this behaviour is under threat as key corridors are restricted by infrastructure projects
Conservation
Grasslands: Importance, Types, Threats
All you need to know about these neglected ecosystems
Explainer
The Guide: Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Dense forests and abundant waterbodies make the three sanctuaries within Dudhwa Tiger Reserve a haven for wildlife
Travel
The Grand Old Buffaloes of the Savannah Need Protection
A small and highly fragmented population of wild water buffalo struggles for survival. Long-term conservation actions are needed for their preservation
Species
Bengal Florican: Erstwhile King of the Grasslands
Once admired for its regal appearance and capricious aerial displays, unfortunately the Bengal florican is better known today for its critically endangered status
Species