Striking a Balance in Human-Wildlife Conflicts of India

Confrontations between humans and wildlife, particularly involving common leopards (Panthera pardus) and Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) in the Himalayan region, pose formidable challenges for both local communities and conservation efforts. A recent study by Datta, P., et.al., (2024) has contributed to bridge critical gaps in existing research by delving beyond landscape-level predictors. It examined loss patterns resulting from leopard and … Continue reading Striking a Balance in Human-Wildlife Conflicts of India

Unearthing Conflict: How Mining Shapes Human-Primate Encounters in Southern India

A recent study by Anand, S., & Radhakrishna, S. (2024) investigated how landscape modifications induced by mining activities influence human-primate conflict dynamics in a coal mining area in southern India. By employing household-level questionnaire surveys and geospatial analysis, the research assessed the occurrence and intensity of conflict incidents and historical changes in the landscape. In … Continue reading Unearthing Conflict: How Mining Shapes Human-Primate Encounters in Southern India

Ripple in the Waters: Eurasian Otter Discovery in Western Ghats’ Sanctuary

A thrilling discovery made by Mohan, S. K., and team in 2023 reveals something incredible! They spotted the elusive Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) right here in the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary within our beautiful Western Ghats. Two of these otters spotted in a rocky-torrential stream back in March 2020. These little fellas were on a frenzy, … Continue reading Ripple in the Waters: Eurasian Otter Discovery in Western Ghats’ Sanctuary

Cultivating Conservation: IoT’s Digital Shield Against Deforestation

The Chipko Movement, a powerful symbol of nonviolent protest and environmental consciousness that emerged in 1970s India, ignited a worldwide awakening to the significance of forest conservation. Led by the courageous rural villagers, particularly women, it became an inspiring example of standing up to protect trees and forests from destructive government-approved logging activities. Although the … Continue reading Cultivating Conservation: IoT’s Digital Shield Against Deforestation

Ethnomedicinal Plant Of Paliyar Tribes in Tamil Nadu, India

A recent fascinating study by (Tresina, P. S., Selvam, M. S., Sornalakshmi, V., & Mohan, V. R., 2023) published on 31 August, delved into the remarkable world of medicinal plants, uncovering the vast knowledge held by the Paliyar tribal communities in the beautiful Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (GSWS) region of Tamil Nadu, India. Their deep … Continue reading Ethnomedicinal Plant Of Paliyar Tribes in Tamil Nadu, India

BioFest- Indian festivals and Biodiversity Part I

Biodiversity and Indian culture both of them share a common thing i.e., their vulnerability to changing world, both of them need to be conserve in their field, while the biodiversity of the planet has a great international importance, the latter has a great importance for Indians and people indulge in cultural studies. Both Indian culture … Continue reading BioFest- Indian festivals and Biodiversity Part I