wildlife

In the woodlands of Brahmavar in Karnataka’s Udupi district, 98 butterfly species have flourished naturally over the past year. This sanctuary highlights the power of preserving native habitats and showcases the role butterflies play in maintaining ecological health in the state’s coastal belt.

Once abundant across India, vultures — nature’s cleanup crew — now face extinction, with four of nine species critically endangered.

Rock bees, known for building massive hives on cliffs and tall trees, are vital pollinators and honey producers in the wild.

As October begins, Chilika Lagoon comes alive with the return of migratory birds. This season, 67 species have arrived so far — marking the start of a delicate, awe-inspiring migration that calls attention to the lagoon’s beauty.

Meet Dr Ranjitsinh Jhala — the man whose vision brought cheetahs back to India and reshaped wildlife conservation.

From steering Kaziranga through floods and poaching threats to breaking barriers in a male-dominated field, Dr Sonali Ghosh’s journey has redefined conservation leadership — earning her India’s first-ever IUCN Kenton Miller Award for innovation and inclusion.

India’s first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, earns a UNESCO tag for its rare ecosystem, wildlife, and living heritage.

Rajasthan’s sacred groves, orans, stand as living testaments to community-led conservation — where people, wildlife, and tradition coexist in a fragile yet enduring balance.

Ipra Mekola, once a hunter, is now leading his Idu Mishmi community in conserving the critically endangered Bengal florican by protecting grasslands and turning children into bird guides.

Mukhi, India’s first cheetah cub born at Kuno National Park, has survived against all odds. Learn how her journey marks a milestone in India’s 70-year effort to bring back cheetahs.