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Once completely wiped out by poaching, rhinos are breeding again in India's Manas National Park with 54 animals now roaming free. But their comeback faces a new challenge: the grasslands they need to survive have shrunk by 44% since 1990.
That pretty seashell might look like harmless beach debris, but scientists studying India's coasts have discovered it plays a vital role in protecting shorelines and providing homes for hermit crabs. New research shows why leaving shells where you find them helps entire coastal ecosystems thrive.
From Delhi's wetlands to Manipur's floating islands, India's unexpected spots are hosting rare flamingos, pelicans, and migratory birds. You don't need a sanctuary to witness spectacular birdlife.
From Machali, who lived to 19 and fought a crocodile, to Collarwali, who raised 29 cubs, five tigers became icons that transformed India's conservation story. These big cats weren't just statistics; they became symbols of hope for a species fighting to survive.
India has more than doubled its wild tiger population since 2010, with Corbett Tiger Reserve now home to over 260 tigers and transforming the local economy. The conservation success has created thousands of tourism jobs while raising important questions about managing growing wildlife populations.
India's tiger population has surged to represent nearly 70% of all wild tigers globally, marking one of conservation's greatest success stories. Communities, scientists, and forest workers came together to protect the majestic cats from the brink of extinction.
India's environment ministry is moving forward with a national conservation plan for the critically endangered pygmy hog, the world's smallest and rarest wild pig with fewer than 250 left in the wild. The expansion of recovery efforts could restore this tiny species across its historical grassland home after decades of habitat loss.
A sloth bear fell into a dry well near India's Similipal Tiger Reserve and nearly died from heat stress before rescuers cooled it down with ice and water, then waited for nightfall to let it climb out safely. Their patient approach saved the bear's life and showed how smart rescue tactics can protect both animals and people.
A begging elephant rescued from Haryana's streets in 2013 became the leader of her own chosen family at a forest sanctuary. What happened next shows how elephant rehabilitation really works.
A critically endangered crocodile species just got a major boost in India, where 100 gharial hatchlings emerged in Rajasthan's National Chambal Sanctuary. The milestone shows conservation efforts are working for these ancient reptiles.
A tiger reserve in India once emptied by poaching now thrives with 54 tigers, thanks to dedicated conservation efforts. Two new cubs born to tigress ST-22 mark the latest victory in Sariska's remarkable comeback story.
Women in Assam are transforming water hyacinth, one of the world's most invasive aquatic weeds, into beautiful handcrafted products while helping protect rhino habitats. The initiative is giving families steady income and helping restore a wildlife sanctuary after 40 years.