WCS-India

Wildlife Conservation Society-India envisions a world where all life, on land and water, and people thrive together. Reach us - [email protected]

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With support from @AshrayaHastha, WCS-India is advancing research on the urban coral reefs of Goa and Malvan, while collaborating with dive professionals to support their long-term conservation.

#CoralReefs #MarineConservation #UrbanReefs #Goa #Malvan #AHTContributes #WCSIndia

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This #WorldReefAwarenessDay, we celebrate India’s coral reefs and the countless species and communities they support. Understanding and conserving these dynamic ecosystems is vital for a healthy ocean future.

#OceanHealth #CoastalEcosystems #IndianCoralReefs (2/2)

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Coral reefs are among the ocean’s most productive ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, coastal livelihoods, and natural shoreline protection. In India, reefs span over 2,400 sq. km. and sustain an extraordinary diversity of marine life.

#WorldReefAwarenessDay #CoralReefs (1/2)

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Meet this week’s #SpeciesOfTheWeek: the #Wallcreeper

A tiny cliff-dweller with striking crimson wings, built for life on sheer rock faces. It helps control insects in fragile mountain ecosystems, an understated sign of healthy habitats.

Art: Sayanti Basak

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As we moved through #coffee agroforests, the walk was a reminder to slow down and appreciate the #biodiversity around us. Highlights included the Indian paradise flycatcher and the grey-fronted green pigeon, endemic to the #WesternGhats. ☀️

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23 participants joined us for a morning of #birding in #Kodagu, Karnataka, led by Pattada Bopanna. From spotting species to tuning in to bird calls, the walk offered a wonderful opportunity to observe and learn about the rich birdlife of this landscape. 🐦🌿 @RainmatterOrg (1/2)

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Beyond the obvious lies a hidden world of wildlife that silently keeps ecosystems balanced and completes the web of life.

#InternationalDayOfForests #WCSIndia #Biodiversity #India #Forest

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This #InternationalDayofForests, we are shifting the focus to the lesser-known yet vital components of the forests of India.

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Participants observed native trees such as black varnish and dhoopa in red flush, along with several local fruit-bearing species. The walk encouraged closer observation of the landscape and created space to share traditional knowledge about trees with younger generations. (2/2)

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Earlier this month, Raagini from WCS-India and ecologist Sannuvanda Chengappa led a #Tree Walk in #Kodagu. The trail moved from a #coffee plantation into a community-protected area, highlighting the layered biodiversity of the landscape. @RainmatterOrg (1/2)

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📢Attention! International students from developing Central, South and Southeast Asia, last date for applications to the MSc program in Wildlife Biology and Conservation is 31st January'2026 https://t.co/thPbxuYWm7
@NCBS_Bangalore @ncfindia @WCSIndia

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#WildWednesday Did you know? The Short-toed Snake Eagle gets up to 90% of its diet from snakes.

With sharp vision, scale-like leg shields, & the ability to hover while scanning for prey, it’s perfectly adapted to India’s open grasslands and scrublands.

Illustration: Rucha Bhave

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Meet this week’s #SpeciesOfTheWeek: the Red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus).
Recognisable by its black crest, white cheek patch, and bright red “whisker,” this lively songbird fills gardens and parks with its clear calls.
Art: Navin V Kadam
#RedWhiskeredBulbul #BirdsOfIndia

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🌿 We’re hiring a Communications & Project Coordinator in Mumbai! 🌿

Join WCS-India’s Urban Biodiversity project and help connect people and wildlife through outreach & communication.

🗓️ Apply by Oct 31 | 🚀 Start Nov 15
🔗 https://t.co/LsxnI5oW2U

#Hiring #ConservationJobs

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Through our Forest Owlet Conservation Project in the Dangs, Gujarat, we’re mapping habitats, studying breeding patterns, and working with the Forest Department and local communities to protect this endangered species. 🌳

Learn more & support: https://t.co/ovwKdo42tJ (2/2)

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Today is Forest Owlet Conservation Day! 🌿🦉
Once thought extinct for over a century, the Forest Owlet (Athene blewitti) was rediscovered in 1997 and now survives in small pockets across Central India and the northern Western Ghats.

#ForestOwletConservationDay #WCSIndia (1/2)

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🌿 Join the Coalition for Wildlife Corridors as a Coordinator and help strengthen wildlife connectivity across India through collaboration and conservation action.

Hosted by WCS-India.

🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/LSYMh0brdG

#WCSIndia #CoalitionForWildlifeCorridors

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Did you know? The Mottled Wood #Owl’s eerie call sounds like a human wail—so much that it’s inspired ghost stories across rural India! 👻🦉

With red-rimmed dark eyes and mottled feathers, this elusive night dweller blends perfectly into India’s dry forests.

#WildWednesday

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🚨 Application deadline alert!
Apply for the MSc in Wildlife Biology and Conservation @NCBS_Bangalore @ncfindia @WCSIndia before 26 October 2025
Shape the future of conservation. 🌿 https://t.co/RfIBVgDPan

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Wildlife enthusiasts, this internship’s for you! 🌿 Join our Human-Wildlife Interactions Project. 🐒🐆
📍Mumbai | 🗓️3 months from Nov 2025

Apply here 👉 https://t.co/0Koxdbu0eF

#WCSIndia #WildlifeConservation #UrbanBiodiversity #Internship #Mumbai #Research #NatureInTheCity