Centre for Wildlife Studies

The Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) is inviting applications for its 2025 PhD Program in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. As part of this program, the fifth exciting research opportunity focuses on monitoring forest degradation in the Western and Eastern Ghats using remote sensing data and AI/ML techniques to identify affected areas, prioritize conservation efforts, and assess ecosystem impacts. Application Deadline: 15th March 2025. To apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gEZbUVrS #WildlifeEcology #ConservationProgram #PhDOpportunity #WildlifeConservation

What do the Los Angeles fires mean for the city's wildlife? To read the full article, click here- https://lnkd.in/gqMyWXSJ #LosAngelesFires #WildlifeProtection #EnvironmentalAwareness #CaliforniaWildlife

Meet Shashank Dalvi, Doctoral Fellow studying the influence of paleogeographic barriers like the deep sea on bird speciation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands using phylogenomics and population genomics. Admissions to the 2025 PhD Program in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), Bengaluru are now open. For more information on how to apply, click here- https://lnkd.in/gEZbUVrS #WildlifeEcology #ConservationBiology #CWSBengaluru #DoctoralFellowship

An article published in The Wire on 22nd February 2025, highlights the ethical and ecological concerns of translocating African cheetahs to India, drawing from our latest publication by Yashendu C Joshi, Doctoral fellow at CWS. The article talks about challenges like high mortality rates, prey availability, and the need for more research on animal welfare in wildlife translocation. Read the full article here- https://lnkd.in/ghRaYqxp #WildlifeConservation #CheetahTranslocation #AnimalWelfare

Established in 2011, Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Kerala's Kannur district and spans an area of 30.38 sq kms. The sanctuary is a contiguous forest sharing borders with the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka. This strategic location makes Kottiyoor crucial for managing metapopulations of larger mammals such as gaurs, elephants, and tigers. Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary is home to 41 species of mammals and 179 species of birds including the endangered Travancore flying squirrel, Lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, and globally threatened bird species like the Broad-tailed Grass-Warbler and Nilgiri Wood- Pigeon. The Cnemaspis kottiyoorensis, commonly known as Kottiyoor Day Gecko is endemic to Kerala and is named after the region. The main forest types are West Coast Tropical Evergreen and West Coast Tropical Semi-evergreen. Like Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kottiyoor has unique vegetation known as the Dipterocarpus-Mesua-Palaquium sub-type found in Kerala. The Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary is not open for tourism and remains a safe haven for all flora and fauna inside. #KottiyoorWildlifeSanctuary #KeralaWildlife #WildlifeConservation #EndangeredSpecies

The Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) is inviting applications for its 2025 PhD Program in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. As part of this program, the fourth exciting research opportunity focuses on evaluating conservation programs that assist farmers with wildlife conflict compensation and examining their effectiveness in improving access to compensation. Application Deadline: 15th March 2025. To apply, click here- https://lnkd.in/gEZbUVrS #WildlifeEcology #ConservationProgram #PhDOpportunity #WildlifeConservation

Shashank Dalvi, Doctoral Fellow and author, was a panelist at Kunzum bookstore, Delhi, on 14th February 2025, as part of the book tour for The Search for India’s Rarest Birds, co-authored with Anita Mani. The discussion, featuring Neha Sinha, Radhika Raj, Atul Jain, explored a fundamental question: What does it take to find a rare bird? The panel examined factors like bird biology, being overlooked, and limited access to habitats, but emphasized that habitat loss remains the biggest threat. Understanding rarity is crucial to preventing species from becoming extinct in the first place. With fascinating birding stories and insights into conservation challenges, the evening was a celebration of India’s avian wonders. Read more about India’s rarest birds and get your copy: amzn.in/d/bf11iEm #Birding #Conservation #RareBirds #IndiaWildlife #BirdWatching #WildlifePhotography #KunzumBookstore #BirdsOfIndia #EnvironmentalAwareness #NatureDiscussion

Simran Prasad, Doctoral Fellow at CWS, presented her research at the Indian Council of Social Sciences Research (ICSSR) National Seminar in Kochi, Kerala, on 14th February 2025. The seminar, Human–Wildlife Conflicts: Effects on South India’s Tribes, brought together experts to discuss how communities in South India navigate coexistence with wildlife. Simran’s presentation focused on the economic consequences of human-elephant conflict in the Nilgiris, examining its impact on household wealth and community perceptions of elephants. Thought-provoking discussions on conservation, livelihoods, and sustainable solutions made this a vital platform for understanding human-wildlife relationships. Applications to our doctoral program are now open! To know more and apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gEZbUVrS Simran Prasad #HumanWildlifeConflict #CWSResearch #ICSSR #SouthIndia #ElephantConservation #DoctoralFellow #ResearchPresentation #WildlifeManagement #CommunityLivelihoods

Database paves the way for first study to compare wild animal hunting patterns in African tropical forests. To read on, head to https://lnkd.in/gP9tn5zf #WildlifeResearch #AnimalBehavior #TropicalForests #ConservationScience #WildlifeConservation #Ecology #FieldStudy

Meet Chandan Pandey, Doctoral Fellow studying population dynamics and ecological monitoring, focusing on developing mathematical and computational tools to study ungulate species and their predators in the Western Ghats. Admissions to the 2025 PhD Program in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), Bengaluru are now open. For more information on how to apply, please refer to https://lnkd.in/gEZbUVrS chandan Kumar pandey #WildlifeEcology #PopulationDynamics #EcologicalMonitoring #UngulateResearch #PhDProgram #WildlifeConservation #WesternGhats #CWSBengaluru #ResearchFellowship