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Changes in land use are cited in the report as one of the most critical threats to wildlife populations, driven by urbanisation, agriculture, our food system, and the mining of natural resources. At the PfA Wildlife Hospital in Kengeri, Bengaluru, we see a shifting trend of injured, orphaned and displaced urban wild animals.

Urban centres, home to an extremely high density of humans, are also hubs of biodiversity. As a developing country, India’s human-wildlife interface is increasing, ranging from rural to urban areas. Our aim is to document and understand the various interactions taking place between humans and wildlife in these spaces.

As India’s cities expand at a rapid pace, wildlife adaptation becomes increasingly necessary for survival. Among the most visible and successful urban adapters are India’s monkeys, particularly rhesus macaques and langurs, who have developed remarkable strategies to thrive in human-dominated landscapes.

Wildlife Discover the awe-inspiring adaptability of these fascinating creatures that thrive in urban areas. From the majestic peacocks to the elusive coyotes, these ten animals have mastered the ...

India's environmental science and conservation news A new study sheds light on how leopards are adapting their habitat & diet to survive within two fast-changing cityscapes, Jabalpur & Indore. As cities sprawl and concrete landscapes replace natural habitats, wildlife faces the challenge of adapting to an increasingly human-dominated world.

I need your help." But Gandhi retorted, "My friend, you are worried about wildlife disappearing in the jungles, I am worried about wildlife increasing in the cities." Surely, we should not let the urban wildlife, which massacred the lion, the cheetah and the tiger, now be allowed to set rules for the wildlife in the jungles.

Many people in India believe that the urban areas are the choicest roosts of most well known naturalists, but poor habitat for wildlife. But the ushering in of the new millennium reveals

Human-wildlife interactions in urban and peri-urban spaces are complex, ranging from conflict to co-existence. Shaped by a host of ecological, social, and cultural factors, these interactions are especially pronounced in developing countries like India, where rapid urbanisation increasingly intersects with rich biodiversity.

Even as our country’s urban sprawl engulfs surrounding wilderness like giant hundred-tentacled octopuses, there are still little pockets of paradise that hold out against the concrete invasion. These beautiful city forests have much to offer; not only to the local residents and wildlife but also to wildlife enthusiasts from afar.

After India submitted the Sixth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity in late 2018, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change came up with this report. This report documents the progress made in implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011 – 2020, the 20 Aichi biodiversity targets, and the ...

The urban communities of birds in tropical regions are generally understudied, despite these areas hosting most of the bird diversity worldwide. Therefore, understanding the factors that influence tropical urban bird communities is crucial. This study explores ecological patterns of avian communities in the India’s district of Karnataka. A variety of urban settings with different human ...

Home gardens are often the initial points of interaction with urban wildlife for many city residents. The presence of wildlife in these gardens is influenced by physical characteristics, such as size, plant diversity, and by human factors, such as attitudes towards urban wildlife. This study, conducted in the South Indian city of Bengaluru, seeks to understand the attitudes and perceptions of ...

The Importance of Urban Wildlife Conservation in India. India is home to some of the world's most biodiverse cities, with a rich variety of plant and animal life. However, rapid urbanization is placing increasing pressure on these ecosystems, threatening the survival of many species. Urbanization can lead to the loss and fragmentation of ...

India is home to endangered wildlife like the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), tiger (Panthera tigris), and leopard (Panthera pardus) and approximately 1.4 billion people. Use this set of ideas to engage your classroom in learning about biodiversity and conservation challenges and efforts in India. ... Urban Leopards. Have students visit the ...

Wildlife Conservation in Urban India January 13, 2020 While India has made significant strides in protecting wildlife through area-based and species-specific programs in rural and remote geographies, the potential of urban India in wildlife conservation is still underestimated and needs urgent and creative action.

The COVID-19 effect. During these days of lockdown across various parts of India, we see reports of ‘wild’ animals coming over to the cities, towns and urban clusters.

CNC aims to raise awareness about urban biodiversity and encourages people to engage in citizen science by spotting and documenting trees, birds, and other wildlife they might not typically notice.

In the urban India that is increasingly becoming our future, the focus of administrators has largely remained on infrastructure provisioning: for roads, energy, piped water, and increasingly, for internet access. ... Urban wildlife plays a major role in the imagination of nature in cities. One of the most interesting narratives in the changing ...

Human-wildlife interactions in India are often associated with large mammals coming out of the forest and interacting with humans on the fringes of the protected areas. Due to various push and pull factors, the interactions often turn negative and are termed conflicts. Such conflicts are rarely associated with urban areas but a new review of […]

The wildlife in India is not limited to the National parks or Nature reserves or even some far away remote locations. This short wildlife film covers some of...