What will you bring to the circle? ICCON 2025 is inviting workshop proposals for our Pre-Conference Day on 24 June 2025 — and we want to hear from conservationists of every kind. Whether you’re a field biologist, artist, policy researcher, community practitioner, or tech

🚨 Due to overwhelming response, abstract submissions for #ICCON2025 are now open until **15 May 2025**! 🌿📑 Don’t miss your chance to present at our conference (25–27 June, Dehradun). Submit here - iccon.co.in MoEF&CC Wildlife Institute of India National Tiger Conservation Authority International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)

Meet the takin — a rare, mountain-dwelling marvel from the remote wilds of Northeast India. Catching a glimpse of one in its natural habitat? That’s a once-in-a-lifetime thrill. It’s wild, it’s majestic — and yes, it’s truly from India Wildlife Institute of India Virendra Tiwari National Tiger Conservation Authority

🚨 5 Days to Go! Don’t miss your chance to share your research at #ICCON2025! Submit your abstract for oral, poster, or speed talk presentations before the deadline on 15th May. 🔗 iccon.co.in/abstract-submi… MoEF&CC Wildlife Institute of India National Tiger Conservation Authority International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Virendra Tiwari

🌟 Spotlight Speaker Alert! 🌟 We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Akanksha Rathore from BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, to #ICCON2025! Her talk, "Sensing the Wild: AI Tools for Tracking, Understanding, and Conserving Nature", will explore innovative AI-driven solutions for wildlife

Invisible Giants: India’s Bees & Beetles 🐝On #WorldBeeDay, Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun unveiled first-ever photographic exhibition on bees and beetles to showcase one of the unseen marvels of our ecosystems! Featuring 20 stunning macro photographs by

A Ganges river dolphin and fisheries awareness workshop was organised by River Dolphin Wildlife Institute of India team at Khanakul 2 Block, Hooghly district, West Bengal. Riverine fishers from Rupnarayan, Mundeshwari and Darakeshwar rivers participated in the event. Virendra Tiwari Vishnupriya Kolipakam

Spotlights from Invisible Giants India’s Bees & Beetles! 🐝🐞 From May 21–25, we are posting macro photographs daily from the Invisible Giants exhibition at Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun! The Genetic Kaleidoscope Subject: Sweat Bee (Halictus sp.) By Ritesh K.

Emerald Carpenter of the East Subject: Small Carpenter Bee (Ceratina smaragdula) By Ritesh K. Gautam Ritesh Kumar Gautam A dazzling, metallic-green bee that carves nurseries into plant stems with the precision of a sculptor. This tiny carpenter prefers hollowing out soft pith in

The Coloured King of the Rainforest Subject: Rainbow Stag Beetle (Phalacrognathus muelleri) By Karmannye Chaudhary Karmannye A living prism of the tropical canopy, the Rainbow Stag Beetle dazzles with an iridescent metallic shell that shimmers through emerald, ruby, sapphire,

The Monarch of Mandibles Subject: Giraffe Stag Beetle (Prosopocoilus giraffa) By Karmannye Chaudhary Karmannye The world's largest stag beetle, this remarkable insect boasts mandibles nearly half its body length, resembling a stag's antlers. These powerful jaws are not just for

38 veterinarians trained in Wildlife rescue and conflict mitigation in UP’s Pilibhit Read more at: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/12… MoEF&CC Wildlife Institute of India SACON_Sálim Ali Centre Virendra Tiwari Parag Nigam

Spotlights from Invisible Giants India’s Bees & Beetles! 🐝🐞 From May 21–25, we are posting macro photographs daily from the Invisible Giants exhibition at Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun! Empress of the Himalayan Heather Subject: Himalayan Bumblebee (Bombus

The Formic Fury Subject: Six-Spotted Ground Beetle (Anthia sexguttata) By Ritesh K. Gautam Ritesh Kumar Gautam A fierce guardian of dry scrub-lands and forests, this 4 cm beetle sports a sleek black carapace accented by six brilliant yellow spots, four on its elytra and two on its

The Himalayan High-Flyer Subject: Sikkim Bumblebee (Bombus (Alpigenobombus) sikkimi) By Karmannye Chaudhary Karmannye This gentle mountain bumblebee, Bombus sikkimi, lives high in Sikkim’s misty Rhododendron slopes. Covered in soft pale bands and clear brown‑veined wings, it

The Kangaroo of the Canopy Subject: Frog-legged Beetle (Sagra sp.) By Karmannye Chaudhary Karmannye A marvel of evolution in the tropical understorey, this striking beetle is known for its oversized, frog-like hind legs that seem designed for a leap from one leaf to another.

Celebrating WII Foundation Day and International Day of Biodiversity 2025, the latest edition of the bi-monthly wildlife series was unveiled today, spotlighting the Coimbatore Elephant Reserve. A tribute to the majestic giants and the ecosystems they help sustain! MoEF&CC

A vibrant tribute to nature! A special poster commemorating the International Day of Biodiversity 2025 was released today by the Director, Dean and EIACP Co-Coordinator, WII, in the presence of dignitaries. Aligned with this year’s theme “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable

Inspiring art, inspiring action The prize distribution for the Drawing Contest winners from Galaxian International School and Arya Inter College, Dehradun, was held today as part of WII Foundation Day, in alignment with the International Day for Biological Diversity. A big

Recognizing eyes on the skies! Certificates for Campus Bird Count 2025 were awarded today as part of the celebrations for WII Foundation Day and the International Day of Biodiversity. Gratitude to all who helped document our feathered friends and their habitats! MoEF&CC