Shikhar Ranjan

The success of Ranthambore Model has transformed Rajasthan's protected areas with now 5 tiger reserves established and local people are wanting more tiger reserves , because they have seen what Ranthambore has done for Sawai Madhopur's economy

Nepal is a TIGER ISLAND for the wild Royal Bengal Tiger and a hidden gem in the world of Safari Tourism. It is home to 355 wild Riyal Bengal tigers, of which 125 reside only in Bardia National Park, a must visit national park in your lifetime. # NepalTigerIseland #WildWest #BeautifulBardia #NepalLifetimeExperinces

Truly a pro wildlife leader, didn't shy away from clearing forest encroachment or gunning down poachers. When other states were banning safaris he promoted Kaziranga on the world tourism map & elevated highway over Kaziranga for safe animal movement. Now the results are showing.

#NewsFlash | Union Environment Minister @byadavbjp announces tiger reintroduction plan for Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal. The move will be carried out as per National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) guidelines, marking a major step towards revival of tiger population in the reserve. @ntca_india @IBCA_official @tapasjournalist #TigerConservation

To ensure that the dholes survive and flourish in the landscape, we need more corridors connecting Kaziranga & Karbi hills. The existing corridors need to be freed from encroachment. Allow for resorts & hotels only in Jakhalabandha and Bokakhat & stop further construction in KNP

कछुओं के संरक्षण हेतु इनके अतुलनीय पर्यावास को कम्युनिटी रिजर्व बनाने के प्रयासों के लिए गोण्डा वन प्रभाग, जिला प्रशासन व @TSAINDIAPROG का धन्यवाद। @KVSinghMPGonda @KaranBhushanSi1 @PrateekBhushan @AjaySinghmla298 @DurgaShaktiIAS @dmgonda2 @CdoGonda

Such wonderful news; dholes have returned to Kaziranga, with a pack recently documented in the landscape. The way conservation efforts are helping such species bounce back is truly commendable. I hope the landscapes of Northeast India and the Dooars of West Bengal emerge as leading examples of sustainable tourism and wildlife conservation.

A silent and highly efficient predator, the Dhole once roamed freely across our forests before fading from the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong landscape. But nature has its own way of returning. Through consistent efforts to protect and expand forest cover, strengthen habitat connectivity and free up encroached lands, we are creating conditions where wildlife can thrive again. From a lone camera trap image in 2022 to direct sightings and now confirmation of a pack in 2026, this is a powerful story of revival. The return of an apex predator like the Dhole is not just about one species. It signals a healthier ecosystem, stronger connectivity and the success of sustained conservation efforts. linkedin.com/posts/himanta-…

𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬? 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 Sariska forest authorities have stepped up dog surveillance and are preparing a vaccination drive against Canine Distemper Virus. The move is aimed at preventing a potentially fatal infection from reaching the reserve's growing tiger population. Read more: intdy.in/ujk7uo

Delhi’s extreme heatwave is now taking a deadly toll not just on people, but also on aquatic life. Hundreds of dead fish were seen floating in East Delhi’s Sanjay Lake as soaring temperatures, falling water levels and severe oxygen depletion turned the waterbody into a virtual graveyard. Locals say the lake has been drying up for months. #DelhiHeatwave #SanjayLake #ClimateCrisis #DeadFish #HeatwaveIndia #ITPhotoblog

A Pied hornbill comes to Delhi. If there is one thing the hornbill saga teaches us, it is that both human and avian families need native trees to continue standing, and for spaces that are generous enough for both the regular and the idiosyncratic:

Assam is a hotspot of turtles with 21 of India's 31 turtle species found in the State and temples play a major role in their conservation efforts. On #WorldTurtleDay, sharing the ground work being done by team @assamforest to protect our turtles and augment their numbers.

@samarthj_4530 @Paiganesh905Pai @DudhwaTR @uptourismgov Great to know that you are doing your thesis on Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. It will be of great value in planning future conservation measures for Dudhwa.

@shranjan @Paiganesh905Pai @DudhwaTR @uptourismgov The tiger eating rhino incident happened when I was there but I didn't get to see it. That was my field data collection time, now I have to write and submit my thesis 😂😭 I miss Dudhwa tho! :)

You can see this incredible rhino-tiger interaction in only 4 tiger reserves of India - Kaziranga, Assam - Manas, Assam - Orang, Assam - Dudhwa , Uttar Pradesh ( only a few hours away from Delhi) @DudhwaTR @uptourismgov #dudhwa #rhinos

@samarthj_4530 @Paiganesh905Pai @DudhwaTR @uptourismgov I heard this sighting is happening quite a few times at Banke taal in last few weeks , maybe you can try now

@shranjan @Paiganesh905Pai @DudhwaTR @uptourismgov Spent 5 months but wasn't lucky to see rhino-tiger interaction in dudhwa 🥲

Conservation is when even the unseen predator feels safe - a rare glimpse of the Leopard quietly writing its tale🍂Today, beneath a fallen tree just a few yards from the entry gate of Sanctuary, two adult Leopards were seen in silent play on either side of the trunk: one resting & the other watching 🌸 I chose not to disturb them further, for sometimes a fleeting moment of ethereality in the wild is itself a blessing🍁 📸 Anshu Das

Today, let’s talk about an issue that hasn’t received the attention it truly deserves. In the last 5 years, in various incidents across the country, approximately 8-9 tigers and around 20 leopards have been killed or seriously injured while crossing railway tracks. Shockingly, even the injured animals were left in such a critical condition that they could not return to their wild habitat. Most of these accidents have occurred in the coal mining areas of Madhya Pradesh and the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. Other incidents have taken place in Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and a few in Karnataka resulting in the death of these carnivores or leaving them permanently disabled. Apart from big cats, elephants, sloth bears, hyena, jackal and several smaller animals have also become victims of such train accidents in Jharkhand, Assam, Odisha, and Uttarakhand. I fully agree that industrial development and progress are essential for any country to become self-reliant. However, these projects can and should be executed only after proper scientific studies and careful planning. Whenever a railway line passes through a wildlife corridor or forest area, we should construct underpasses every 200 meters. Additionally, the entire stretch of the track in the corridor should be fenced from both sides. This will prevent animals from crossing the tracks directly. A recent study on newly constructed National Highways has shown that animals have actively used elevated roads and underpasses, eventually making them a part of their natural movement. This has significantly reduced accidents. Although the Railways have introduced some innovative measures for elephant corridors, these efforts are still not enough. We cannot achieve our conservation goals until every single animal is safe. It is my sincere hope that in the coming days, this issue will be taken seriously. The Ministry of Railways should mandatorily consult wildlife experts before constructing tracks through forest areas and sincerely implement their recommendations on the ground. Only then can these magnificent creatures live safely in their natural habitats. 👉The male tiger in the video is T-40 (Bittu), who was tragically killed on 13 October 2025 after being hit by a train on the railway track passing through the Brahmapuri Forest Division Chandrapur district Maharastra. He was the son of the famous tiger Jai. Bittu was a dominant male who played a vital role in regulating the ecosystem of that region. #T40Bittu #SaveTigers #Chandrapur #TigerDeath #WildlifeConservation #StopTrainKillings

@gaurravbhrdwj Oh very sad , and you have raised a very relevant issue. I never knew what happened to Jai, did he die or just disappear, is it true he was the biggest tiger in central India ?

@karmanomad @GargiRawat @divyaspandana Exactly sir. the non serious tourists will leave , because the photographer with the DSLR using zoom lens will never pressure the guides to get very close to the tiger

@shranjan @GargiRawat @divyaspandana Agree. Again, it is a management issue IMO. (Interestingly btw, just yesterday at a Tiger Reserve, a Range Forest Officer was telling me that when tourists were told they couldn't take their mobiles into the park, many actually turned around & left)

While I agree there can be several improvements, I still feel banning open jeeps is extreme. Also tourism is a valuable conservation tool. Parks with healthy tourism are usually well run, as people are watching. #tiger #safari #Karnataka

@ntca_india @moefcc @byadavbjp a terrible tragedy is unfolding in Kanha TR, it is arguably India's finest tiger reserve. @DrMohanYadav51 @CMMadhyaPradesh @environment_mp @TrKanha sir please save Kanha's 100+ tigers , canine distemper can wipe out the entire population