Utilization of landscape by Dholes in the Western Ghats of Karnataka
Dholes or the Asiatic wild dogs (Cuon alpinus) are adept predators and hunt in packs. Currently, they are mainly found in protected areas.
Striped Hyena Persistence in India — Insights from Kumbhalgarh and Esrana in Rajasthan
The striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is found in human-dominated landscapes in Rajasthan, a region with 4.3 per cent of the land area protected under nature reserves. This large carnivore predominantly scavenges on domestic and wild ungulate carcasses.
Beyond COVID-19: Understanding One Health in India
What is the ‘One Health’ approach? Will this help us understand the impacts of COVID-19? What is the current scenario of One Health in India? Is it suitable for India? With respect to public health in India, what are the important aspects that should be covered in One Health approach?
Exploring the diversity of birds in coffee agroforests in India’s Western Ghats
A team of scientists from the Centre for Wildlife Studies, Princeton University and the Nelson Institute, surveyed 30 Arabica and 31 Robusta farms to analyze the abundance of endemic, forest-dependent and IUCN red-list species of birds. This study was among the first to assess the avian diversity and abundance within the two types of coffee farms.
Finding a Balance Between Biodiversity and the Political Economy of Coffee Farms in Karnataka
Agroforestry systems such as coffee farms have been shown to support incredible biodiversity including mammals, birds, butterflies and amphibians.
Save This Rhino – India
'Save This Rhino - India', features cricketer-turned-conservationist, Kevin Pietersen and our Chief Conservation Scientist, Dr. Krithi Karanth. The film showcases the incredible efforts taken to save the majestic Rhino.
Coffee, Trees, and Labor: Our Latest Scientific Publication
The study conducted across the Western Ghats evaluates sustaining wildlife in coffee plantations by evaluating labour scarcity, landholding size and coffee varieties. More than 300 coffee farm owners were surveyed during the study.
Wildlife Chronicles: Wildlife Conservation Laws in India
In this edition of our Wildlife Chronicles webinar series, Praveen Bhargav, Cofounder of Wildlife First, discusses the wildlife conservation laws in India.
Impacts of Hunting on Indian Wildlife
Hunting for bushmeat and poaching for illegal wildlife trade are significant threats to wildlife. Reduction or mitigation of their impact can be cumbersome.
ಭಾರತದ ವನ್ಯಜೀವಿಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ ಕಳ್ಳಬೇಟೆಯ ಪರಿಣಾಮ
ಈ ಲೇಖನ 'ವನ್ಯಜೀವಿಗಳ ಕಳ್ಳಬೇಟೆ' ಎಂಬ ನಮ್ಮ ಲೇಖನ ಸರಣಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಎರಡನೆಯದು. ಲೇಖಕರು: ಅನುಷಾ ಚೌಧರಿ ಮತ್ತು ತ್ರಿಶಾಲಾ ಅಶೋಕ್ ಅನುವಾದ: ಸೌರಭಾ ರಾವ್ ಕಳೆದ ಶತಮಾನದವರೆಗೂ, ಭಾರತದ ಉಷ್ಣವಲಯದ ಕಾಡುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತು ಹುಲ್ಲುಗಾವಲುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ [...]
