Connectivity between fragmented habitats plays an important role in the survival of wildlife. Yet, there is considerable uncertainty on how to quantify connectivity and measure its effects.
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Small hydropower projects (SHP) are presumed as an environmentally friendly alternative to large dams. However, research suggests that SHP might adversely impact freshwater ecosystems.
Wildlife habitats are becoming fragmented due to climate change and increased human activity. Connectivity between fragmented habitats is key to maintaining healthy wildlife populations.
People’s perceptions of wildlife and wild spaces influence their behaviours towards wildlife and their support for conservation. Launched in 2018, Wild Shaale aims to increase rural children’s environmental literacy and reconnect them with nature.
People employ various means of coping with wildlife interactions, including building fences, night guarding, and insurance and payment schemes. This study looks at ex-gratia compensation payments and procedures for human wildlife conflict incidents across India.
In India, thousands of people live around India’s wildlife reserves and experience conflict in the form of crop and property damage, livestock predation, and human injury and death. It has been estimated that state governments spend ~Rs. 38 Crores ($5 Million) annually to compensate for wildlife-related damages to property and life.
The survival of wildlife depends on multiple factors which influence and facilitate their persistence in a region. Under current conditions of a fast-paced changing environment that threaten wildlife, conservation efforts should be tailor-made based for long-term persistence and survival of these animals.
With rapidly declining populations, identifying the current distribution and extinction probabilities of large mammals is integral to future conservation efforts. a team of scientists led by Dr. Krithi Karanth from Centre for Wildlife Studies conducted research on 25 large mammals found in India.
Wildlife tourism is a powerful sector that can play an important role in boosting local economies and creating livelihood opportunities for local communities. Scientists from the Centre for Wildlife Studies and Wildlife Conservation Society - India published a commentary on the assessment of the Court's verdict on wildlife tourism.
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