9 months ago
‘Wild at Heart’ Project Showcases India's Wildlife Conservation Stories
Imagine a special collection of stories called 'Wild at Heart' from India.
It's all about amazing people and communities who help protect animals and nature.
Some stories are about famous scientists who studied snakes a long time ago, and others are about people who used to hunt animals but now protect them.
You'll also learn about how whole villages work together to save different species, like birds or tigers.
The project even shows how new technology, like drones, helps keep animals safe.
It's like a big celebration of how people and wildlife can live happily together and why it's important for our planet.
‘Wild at Heart’ is a new storytelling project celebrating coexistence between people, wildlife, and ecosystems across India.
The project features diverse conservation narratives including legendary herpetologist Romulus Whitaker's expeditions and stories of hunters turned protectors.
It highlights community-led conservation efforts, such as the Pakshi Mitras of Rajasthan and women-led groups in the Sundarbans.
Collaborations with organizations like GreenHub, WWF-India, and Centre for Wildlife Studies showcase youth engagement and human-animal conflict mitigation.
Technological advancements, such as AI and drones, and career opportunities in conservation are also explored within the project.
- Who
- The project features conservationists, local communities, former hunters, scientists, wildlife officers, and youth across India.
- What
- A storytelling project called 'Wild At Heart' that showcases diverse wildlife conservation efforts and the coexistence between people and nature.
- Where
- Across India, including villages, urban spaces, and specific landscapes like Terai Arc, Sundarbans, and Kaziranga.
- When
- The project covers ongoing efforts, historical moments, and future career paths in conservation.
- Why
- To celebrate and inspire action towards protecting wildlife and ecosystems, demonstrating that coexistence is possible and vital.
Historical Role
Modern Role
Human-Animal Relationship
Historical Role
Some individuals' livelihoods once depended on hunting animals.
Modern Role
The project highlights individuals and communities who have transitioned to protecting wildlife and fostering coexistence.
Key facts
- Project Name
- Wild At Heart
- Focus
- Celebrating people, wildlife, and ecosystem coexistence in India
- Content Formats
- Photostories, deep dives, case studies, interviews
- Featured Topics
- Conservation trailblazers, hunters turned protectors, wild history, community efforts, technological advancements
- Collaborating Organizations
- GreenHub, WWF-India, Centre for Wildlife Studies, Wildlife Trust of India, Roundglass Sustain
- Objective
- To capture and celebrate exemplary conservation initiatives and the relationship between people, wildlife, and ecosystems.
Quotes
Romulus Whitaker
legendary herpetologist
“Across India, we’ve discovered pockets where local communities and the wild share a heartbeat.”
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“In these spaces, coexistence thrives.”
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