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Nominations Open! The 47th Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Advanced Wildlife Management at @wii_india begins 1st Sept 2026. 10-month course for Forest/Wildlife Officers. Build skills in PA management, conservation & modern wildlife tools.Last date: 31st July 2026 Details: https://wii.gov.in/news/47th_pg_diploma_advanced_wildlife_management#WildlifeConservation #CapacityBuilding #ForestOfficers #WII #HumanWildlifeConflict Conservation@moefccgoi @meaindia @wii_india @sacon_coimbatore @rameshpandeyifs @gobindsagarbhardwaj @wii_india @RuchiBadola1 @paragnigam09 @CRamesh_WII by @wii_india

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Admissions are now open for the 41st Certificate Course in Wildlife Management at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun! 🐯🌿📍 Duration: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Jan 2027👥 Who can Apply: In-service Range Forest Officers, Deputy Range Officers, and equivalent professionals from Government, NGOs, and private organizations committed to wildlife conservation.📅 Last Date to Apply: 15 Sept 2026Apply at: www.wii.gov.inFor more information: https://wii.gov.in/news/41st-certificate-course-in-wildlife-management#WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WII #WildlifeTraining #ForestService@moefccgoi @wii_india @sacon_coimbatore @rameshpandeyifs @gobindsagarbhardwaj @wii_india @RuchiBadola1 @gvgopi_ @amarjeet.kaur_ by @wii_india

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The Wildlife Institute of India with the WII-EIACP Programme Centre, had the privilege of hosting the Entry Level Civil Service Officer Batch from the LBSNAA of the North-Eastern and Himalayan States/UTs on 24 July 2026 for an enriching study visit.The participants interacted with WII scientists and experts, gained insights into India’s wildlife conservation initiatives, and visited key facilities including the Wildlife Forensic Cell, UNESCO Category 2 Centre, and Pashmina Certification facility. The programme provided a valuable platform to showcase the role of science, research, and capacity building in supporting evidence-based conservation and environmental governance.We thank all the participants for their enthusiastic engagement and wish them success in their journey as civil servants.#WildlifeInstituteOfIndia #CivilServices #WildlifeConservation #EnvironmentalGovernance #CapacityBuilding NorthEast HimalayanStates MoEFCC Conservation@moefccgoi @wii_india @lbsnaa_official @eiacpindia @gobindsagarbhardwaj @wiieiacp @dr_c_ramesh @nehruprabakaran @bivash_pandav @wildwithwolf @ruchiwii @amarjeet.kaur_ @SACONCoimbatore by @wii_india

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🌍 The Hidden Diversity Within a SpeciesMany wildlife species are divided into subspecies—populations of the same species that have evolved distinct characteristics after adapting to different geographical regions over thousands of years.Tigers include the Bengal Tiger and Siberian (Amur) Tiger, among several other recognized subspecies. Elephants include the African Bush Elephant, African Forest Elephant and Asian Elephant.Bears are represented by eight living species. Some of these, such as the Brown Bear, include subspecies like the Grizzly bear, Kodiak Bear and Himalayan Brown Bear, among several others. Similarly, the Sun Bear has two recognized subspecies—the Mainland Sun Bear and the Bornean Sun Bear.But what about Sloth Bears? Do they also have different subspecies?We'll explore that in our next post. Stay tuned! 🐻✨#ProjectSlothBear #WIIProjectSlothBear #SlothBear #WildlifeFacts #Biodiversity #Subspecies #WildlifeEducation@moefccgoi @nationalcampa.moefcc @wii_india @wii_sacon @wiieiacp @gobindsagarbhardwaj @ruchiwii @dr_c_ramesh @bivash_pandav @ramesh.krishnamurthy73 @amit.haryanvi @mishti_mountains @ashishjangid22 @avinashh.19 @utkarsh41995 @forestologist @yogesh.gy @sindhoora_nandakumar @niranjaaa_ @kaav_yah.02 @thewild_type @sooraj_bittu by @wii_india

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🐾 Hidden Language of Sloth Bears | Part 3: Body LanguageNot every message needs a sound or a scent. Sometimes, a single posture is enough.Like many wild animals, Sloth Bears use body language to express intent, assess situations, and avoid conflicts with other individuals. These visual signals help bears communicate during close encounters while reducing the need for physical confrontation.With scent, sound, and body language, Sloth Bears have evolved a remarkable communication system that helps them survive, reproduce, and thrive in the wild.#ProjectSlothBear #WIIProjectSlothBear #SlothBear #BearBehaviour #AnimalCommunication WildlifeResearch Coexistence@moefccgoi @nationalcampa.moefcc @wii_india @wii_sacon @wiieiacp @gobindsagarbhardwaj @ruchiwii @dr_c_ramesh @bivash_pandav @ramesh.krishnamurthy73 @amit.haryanvi @mishti_mountains @ashishjangid22 avinashh.19 @utkarsh41995 @forestologist @yogesh.gy @sindhoora_nandakumar @niranjaaa_ @kaav_yah.02 @thewild_type @sooraj_bittu by @wii_india

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Day 10: Wash Vehicles with a Bucket💧 Small actions lead to meaningful change.Today's Water Wisdom focuses on 'Wash Vehicles with a Bucket'. Many of us don't realize how everyday habits influence our freshwater resources. By adopting this simple practice, we can reduce unnecessary water wastage, protect groundwater, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Water conservation isn't only the responsibility of governments—it begins at home, in schools, workplaces, and communities.Take today's challenge: practise this tip, encourage a family member or friend to do the same, and help spread awareness. Every drop saved today helps secure water for tomorrow.🌍 Together, let's make water conservation a daily habit.#CatchTheRain #WaterWisdomSeries #WaterConservation #SaveWater #RainwaterHarvesting by @wii_india

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🐾 Hidden Language of Sloth Bears | Part 2: Vocal CommunicationFor Sloth Bears, sounds help express emotions, maintain family bonds, and respond to different situations in the wild.From gentle interactions between mothers and cubs to warning calls during encounters, each vocalization reflects a specific behavioural context. Together with scent marking, these sounds form an important part of the Sloth Bear's communication system.Stay tuned—there's still more to discover about the secret language of Sloth Bears. 🐻#ProjectSlothBear #WIIProjectSlothBear #SlothBear #BearBehaviour #WildlifeCommunication #AnimalBehaviour #WildlifeResearch@moefccgoi @nationalcampa.moefcc @wii_india @wii_sacon @wiieiacp @gobindsagarbhardwaj @ruchiwii @dr_c_ramesh @bivash_pandav @ramesh.krishnamurthy73 @amit.haryanvi @mishti_mountains @ashishjangid22 @avinashh.19 @utkarsh41995 @forestologist @yogesh.gy @sindhoora_nandakumar @niranjaaa_ @kaav_yah.02 @thewild_type @sooraj_bittu by @wii_india

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WII-NMCG project team under Anubhuti Interpretation Centre organized a "Religious workshop on Ganga Biodiversity Conservation", jointly organized with Women Empowerment Welfare Society on 17th July, at Matrachhaya Gurukulam, Bithoor. The focus was to build awareness about the value of water, aquatic life, and the need to protect our ecosystem by adopting sustainable practices in conducting religious activities on the banks of river and daily routine practices. The event concluded with a collective pledge to work towards a greener, water-secure future.@namamigange @ministry_of_jal_shakti @moefccgoi @wii_india @syedainulhussain @ruchiwii @sangeta_angom @soufil_sm_malek @anshulbhawsar @rohitk1467 @danish_inkandmiles @nidhiiisiiingh by @wii_india

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The Inception cum Planning Workshop on “Assessing Elephant Corridors, Habitat Utilization and Conflict Hotspots in the Bandhavgarh–Sanjay Landscape” was successfully held (17 July 2026) at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, marking the launch of a new National CAMPA-funded project. The workshop brought together senior officials from the Project Elephant Division, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, and scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). The event was graced by Dr. Sameeta Rajora, IFS (PCCF & Chief Wildlife Warden). Discussions focused on elephant colonization, habitat connectivity, human–elephant conflict mitigation, and advances in monitoring technologies, laying the foundation for a science-based conservation roadmap to secure long-term coexistence and connectivity across the Bandhavgarh–Sanjay landscape.@anu_kulnath @wildwithwolf @nigamparag @gobindsagarbhardwaj @moefccgoi @wii_india #NationalCAMPA #ProjectElephant #MoEFCC #AsianElephant #Bandhavgarh SanjayTigerReserve WildlifeConservation HumanElephantConflict LandscapeConnectivity WildlifeInstituteOfIndia by @wii_india

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Day 9: Run Full Loads in the Washing Machine💧 Small actions lead to meaningful change.Today's Water Wisdom focuses on 'Run Full Loads in the Washing Machine'. Many of us don't realize how everyday habits influence our freshwater resources. By adopting this simple practice, we can reduce unnecessary water wastage, protect groundwater, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Water conservation isn't only the responsibility of governments—it begins at home, in schools, workplaces, and communities.Take today's challenge: practise this tip, encourage a family member or friend to do the same, and help spread awareness. Every drop saved today helps secure water for tomorrow.🌍 Together, let's make water conservation a daily habit.#CatchTheRain #WaterWisdomSeries #WaterConservation #SaveWater #RainwaterHarvesting by @wii_india

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🐾 Hidden Language of Sloth Bears | Part 1: Scent MarkingAlthough Sloth Bears are mostly solitary, they constantly communicate through chemical signals left across the landscape.Through pede-marking, rubbing, scratching, biting, and other scent-marking behaviours, they leave information that helps other bears identify who has been there, their reproductive status, and whether to avoid or investigate the area.A study by Swaminathan et al. (2017) documented wild male Sloth Bears pede-marking around den sites using camera traps, while studies on captive bears suggest that scent-marking behaviours may also play an important role in mate communication.One signal decoded… many more remain. Stay tuned for the next part of the Hidden Language of Sloth Bears 🐻#ProjectSlothBear #WIIProjectSlothBear #SlothBear #AnimalCommunication #ChemicalCommunication #ScentMarking #WildlifeResearch #BearBehaviour@moefccgoi @nationalcampa.moefcc @wii_india @wii_sacon @wiieiacp @gobindsagarbhardwaj @ruchiwii @dr_c_ramesh @bivash_pandav @ramesh.krishnamurthy73 @amit.haryanvi @mishti_mountains @ashishjangid22 @avinashh.19 @utkarsh41995 @forestologist @yogesh.gy @sindhoora_nandakumar @niranjaaa_ @kaav_yah.02 @thewild_type @sooraj_bittu by @wii_india

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