Clocked at 80 km/h across open grassland, the blackbuck is India’s fastest land animal. It was once nearly extinct. Now it’s running again in Chhattisgarh — after 50 years of absence.
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Two deadlines this week, one closing in days. From WII’s 45 research positions to field roles at The Corbett Foundation — here’s what’s hiring in India’s wildlife and conservation sector right now.
As temperatures breach 45°C across India in April 2026, the country’s wildlife is facing acute stress — from birds falling mid-flight to elephants shifting migration routes. Here’s what the heat means for India’s wild.
Indian Elephant Quiz — Test Your Knowledge
From tusks to territory — how much do you know? · 10 questions · Multiple choice
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When People and Wildlife Share a Border: IUCN Publishes Global Guidelines on Human-Wildlife Conflict
A global framework for navigating the oldest tension in conservation — and India, where elephants killed 629 people last year, may need it more than anywhere.
India’s tiger conservation success story is entering a more difficult chapter — and a damning new environment report reveals just how much pressure the system is under.
A note to our readers, old and new: Life, as it tends to do, got in the way. […]
The Royal Bengal tiger, India’s pride as well as its national animal, is in danger of being wiped […]
In an endeavour to ensure the safety of turtles during nesting and hatching seasons, wildlife officials and stakeholders […]