Shashank Nagarale

Project Associate @wii_india | Ex- M. Sc. XVIII Batch | Wildlife Institute of India
Dehradun | Amravati
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[Bilal Habib @wildwithwolves]

That tiny fold on a wild dog’s ear isn’t a flaw—it’s Henry’s pocket. A small adaptation that may help with sound precision and ear protection. Nature fine-tunes survival in details we overlook—just like the species we risk losing if we stop paying attention. @bhlab_india @wii_india @GobindsagarBha1 @rameshpandeyifs @ntca_india @IBCA_official @SPYadavIFS @piyushajagtap @MahaForest

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Niket Alashi presented the status of the urban leopards and their wild prey in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, while showcasing how field data can guide data-driven screening of mammals for upcoming telemetry studies.

@bhlab_india @SGNPNIC @SGNP_Nic_Yeur @wildwithwolves @shaheerkhan
@ShashankNagara4 @niket_alashi @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1 @RuchiBadola2 #IARS2025

[Shaheer Khan, PhD 🇮🇳🐺 @shaheerkhan]

Indian wolf now classified as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List
This alarming upgrade reflects mounting threats like habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict & genetic dilution.
Act now: protect, restore, and coexist. #Conservation #SaveWolves
@IUCN

[ICCON 2025 @iccon_india]

@ShashankNagara4 forays into the wild side of the garbage dumps. Showcases how mismanagement in the protected area periphery may alter tolerance of wild ungulates to each other and livestock. Which may increase the risk of zoonotic transmission. @wildwithwolves @shivam_wolf
#garbagemanagement #ecology #adaptation #behavior

@moefcc @wii_india @ntca_india @IBCA_official @vrtiwari1 @SACONCoimbatore @rameshpandeyifs @SPYadavIFS @GobindsagarBha1 @wildwithwolves @jwls_in @V_kolipakam @CentralIfs

[Bilal Habib @wildwithwolves]

For the first time in India, a camera collar has captured the world through the eyes of a wild leopard.
Deployed as part of a research initiative, this groundbreaking footage offers an intimate glimpse into the life and landscape of one of India’s most elusive big cats. A remarkable step forward in blending science, technology, and conservation for deeper understanding and coexistence. @wii_india @moefcc @vrtiwari1 @rameshpandeyifs @SPYadavIFS @ntca_india @IBCA_official @GobindsagarBha1 @Dr_RajeshGopal @bhlab_india @Kumar9Ankit @shaheerkhan @MahaForest

[Shashank Nagarale @ShashankNagara4]

Congratulations Shaheer bhai 🎉

[Shaheer Khan, PhD 🇮🇳🐺 @shaheerkhan]

Happy to share that I gave my pre-thesis presentation @wii_india on the very next day of #InternationalWolfDay
One step closer to the phd submission.

[The Grasslands Trust @tgtrustindia]

International #WolfDay 🐺 A decade-long journey - Tracking Indian wolves, raising awareness, community participation, core research. 📚Baseline surveys, conservation plan for 10 crucial districts upcoming. 🌟 #WolfConservation #IndianWolf #TGT #MaharashtraWolves #conservation

[Magical Melghat @magical_melghat]

Principal Secretary (Forests), Maharashtra inaugurated the book #CheckListofBirds in Senior Forest Officer’s Conference recently held in Pune. The book comprehends 11 Newly Found Bird Species together with 340 bird species found in #MelghatTigerReserve
#50YearsOfTigerReserve

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Day 6th of #18thMSc Batch High Altitude Tour. Students trekked through Attri Muni and Camped at khod #mscwii @BS_ADHIKARI @Himalayanwolf1 @vrtiwari1

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Day 7th of #18thMSc Batch High Altitude Tour. Students trekked to Rudranath through Panchganga pass #mscwii @BS_ADHIKARI @Himalayanwolf1 @vrtiwari1

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Day 8th of #18thMSc Batch High Altitude Tour. Students trekked back to Mandal, Camp at Lyonti bugyal and surroundings #mscwii @BS_ADHIKARI @Himalayanwolf1 @vrtiwari1

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Day 9th of #18thMSc Batch High Altitude Tour. Students successfully completed Rudranth trek #mscwii @BS_ADHIKARI @Himalayanwolf1 @vrtiwari1

[Bitupan Boruah @Bitupan81035978]

Meet our Newly described "Patkai Green Tree Frog" 🐸from Arunachal Pradesh ☺
#Namdaphatigerreserve
#Arunachalpradesh
#Discovery
#Gracixalus
#Patkaigreentreefrog

[Shantanu Patil 🐾 @patilshantanu99]

Tiger from Tipeshwar wildlife sanctuary.
@NikonIndia
@NatureIn_Focus
@jayotibanerjee
@VivekYewatkar

[Jayoti Banerjee 🇮🇳 @jayotibanerjee]

On #GoldenJubilee of #MelghatTigerReserve presents #BiodiversityMap of @magical_melghat by CWLW @MahaForest #MrMaheepGupta
Inspired by symbols+elements of #KorkuCulturalHeritage
Meticulously crafted by @Sudarshanshaw93
Humble Gift from #MelghatTigerReserve to Melghat people

[Jayoti Banerjee 🇮🇳 @jayotibanerjee]

Remember this under construction structure?
Our latest #ForestProtectionCamp inspired from Korku Bamboo Works.
The interiors have Sitout, modern washrooms,even false ceilings..
#MelghatTigerReserve preserving Wildlife & Forests along with #KorkuHeritage of Melghat landscape too

[Chaitanya Dudhalkar @cdpixels]

"Amidst the tranquil forest of Melghat, lies the majestic Narnala fort. But beware, the tigers here rule over the ancient ruins with grace and might." 🐅🌳

#AmritMahotsav #MainBharatHoon
#OurCultureOurPride #IncredibleIndia
#DekhoApnaDesh #MaharashtraTourism
@maha_tourism

[Jayoti Banerjee 🇮🇳 @jayotibanerjee]

Even in the most rugged, inaccessible terrain #MelghatTigerReserve has created waterholes for Wildlife Mostly fitted with Solar Pumps,
To tide over harsh summers.
Stops straying of wildlife in fringe villages in search of water. Prevents conflict
Can you spot the Waterhole here?

[Shashank Nagarale @ShashankNagara4]

the International Big Cat Alliance has been established commemorating 50 years of tiger protection in India.

@wii_india @ntca_india

@NikonIndia @SanctuaryAsia @NatureIn_Focus @iccon_india @MongabayIndia @WCSIndia @india

[Shashank Nagarale @ShashankNagara4]

Every stripe has a story
I have very little experience with this large cat. The information that I have comes from reading books, making observations, talking to locals, and consulting other professionals. There is a fascinating tiger story to be told every day.

[Shashank Nagarale @ShashankNagara4]

the mate or simply poop some basmati rice alongside a road.There is a long road ahead, and I hope to see many more stripes then. As of today, India has announced a minimum tiger population of 3167, and...