What it takes to know how many tigers there are
Author: Shweta Shivakumar Key Highlights: The dynamics of change in a population of tigers can be determined using cameras, rigorous scientific methods, and long-term studies. [...]
Dependable Dung? Counting elephants and deer in a complex landscape
Author: Ishika Ramakrishna Key Highlights: Large herbivores are often considered ecosystem engineers, and their presence in an ecosystem dictates its entire functioning. It is, therefore, [...]
Hunting in unprotected wetlands causing a decline in waterbird communities
Author: Sikha Hariharan Key Highlights: The study examined the impact of hunting and habitat on waterbird communities in agricultural wetlands in the Kanchipuram district of [...]
The state of fisheries management in India: utilising fishermen’s perceptions to identify trends of sustainability
Author: Simran Prasad The highlights are: Scientists examined fishermen’s perceptions of current fishing practices and management techniques in India. 86% of fishermen perceived a decline [...]
Understanding perspectives on habitat connectivity and its effects on biodiversity conservation
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.
Impacts of small hydropower projects on freshwater fish communities in the Western Ghats
Small hydropower projects (SHP) are presumed as an environmentally friendly alternative to large dams. However, research suggests that SHP might adversely impact freshwater ecosystems.
Connecting the dots: Understanding wildlife movement between fragmented habitats
Wildlife habitats are becoming fragmented due to climate change and increased human activity. Connectivity between fragmented habitats is key to maintaining healthy wildlife populations.
Wild Shaale: A successful experiment and labour of love
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.
Compensation for conflict: How are wildlife related losses valued in India?
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.
Valuing the cost of human-wildlife conflict in 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.
