
Gaurrav bhrdwj
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A surprising development has emerged in recent days. The Chief Wildlife Warden of Uttarakhand has issued orders to the concerned forest ranges to kill 13 leopards and 3 bears, and to tranquilise 21 tigers. These animals have repeatedly attacked villagers, killing and injuring several people. The root causes are clear: large-scale conversion of forest land into agricultural fields, indiscriminate exploitation of forests by local communities, and the rapid rise in tiger numbers. As a result, leopards have been pushed towards human settlements. This is by no means a sudden or unexpected process. When even tigers are beginning to face a shortage of suitable habitat in Uttarakhand, what chance do leopards have? Today, nearly 40 tigers are already confined behind bars at the Jim Corbett rescue centre due to human-wildlife conflict. These additional 21 tigers further highlight the deteriorating condition of our forests. Interestingly, most of these are young tigers that were raised by their mothers in buffer zones and areas close to villages. I cannot view this issue from only one side. These animals are precious, but so are human lives. In recent years, the pace of human encroachment into forests has been alarming. Strict action must be taken against this instead of providing political protection by treating these encroachers as a vote bank. All forest land under illegal occupation should be immediately freed and handed back to wildlife. I once again request the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, and the Chief Wildlife Warden to revoke or thoroughly review this order to kill these animals. A better, more balanced plan for these animals must be developed. If you would like me to share a detailed and practical plan on this issue, please write in the comments. I would be happy to explain it in depth. #Uttarakhand #HumanWildlifeConflict #WildlifeConservation #SaveLeopards #SaveTigers
Gaurrav bhrdwj158,447 views • 1 month ago

Today is our Bandhav’s birthday he has turned 12 years old today. From childhood till today, our Bandhav has already visited nearly 14 tiger reserves. His very first tiger reserve, fittingly as per his name, was Bandhavgarh itself. My blessings are always with you. Just like me, exploring wildlife is a source of immense joy for him as well. These days, brothers Rantham and Bandhav have been accompanying me on forest trails, whether in Indian jungles or the Amazon rain forest.
Gaurrav bhrdwj58,745 views • 1 month ago

Is Uttarakhand’s Kill Order for 13 Leopards & 3 Bears Politically Motivated? A secrecy report behind the order issued by the Chief Wildlife Warden of Uttarakhand directing the killing of 13 leopards and 3 bears, and the tranquilisation and capture of 16 tigers states that for a long time, neither the capture of tigers and leopards nor their deaths in conflict situations has led to any reduction in attacks on humans. What surprises me most about this order is this: when the secret report itself shows no decline in human-wildlife conflict, what sudden necessity has arisen to kill these animals in their own habitat? Is this decision politically motivated? Is it being carried out as a misadventure simply to please a certain vote bank and secure it for political gains? Issuing killing orders on such a mass scale is deeply disturbing for anyone who cares about wildlife. The biggest question that needs serious thought is this: How exactly will the specific aggressive animals be identified? What if a leopard that has never been involved in any such incident still ends up becoming a victim? That would be a serious matter of concern. It appears that swab samples are being stored after every human killing, and DNA matching will be done only after the animals are killed. This approach is completely wrong and unconstitutional. The Chief Wildlife Warden must revoke these orders and adopt a better, more scientific solution. Otherwise, this will amount to one-sided arbitrariness. I also appeal to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand to issue clear directions for the cancellation of this order. At the same time, the concerned officers should be instructed to find better and safer alternatives while ensuring the protection of these animals. #Uttarakhand #HumanWildlifeConflict #SaveLeopards #StopKillOrders #WildlifeConservation #PushkarSinghDhami
Gaurrav bhrdwj39,344 views • 1 month ago

Tiger vs Crocodile: Rare Encounters in Indian Jungles Tigers and Mugger Crocodiles two apex predators who both love water. A tiger killing a crocodile has been recorded only in Ranthambore. A crocodile killing a tiger has been recorded only in the Sundarbans. According to official forest department records, both these events are rare exceptions. Tigers are fond of water, crocodiles live in it, yet they maintain a mutual respect or perhaps healthy caution towards each other. In Ranthambore, only two legendary tigresses #Machli and #Arrowhead have successfully hunted crocodiles. In the Satpura forests, crocodiles are not naturally present. Their presence is limited to the Tawa Dam area, where they were introduced from outside. Mugger crocodiles are mainly found in the rivers originating from the Vindhyachal ranges Ken, Betwa, Son, and Chambal. These rare interactions remind us of the delicate balance in nature. 🐅🐊 #crocodile #tigerattack #vindhyachalmountain #ranthambhoretigerreserve #wildlifefact #wildlifeofindia
Gaurrav bhrdwj25,397 views • 2 months ago

The hyena has never really been a center of attraction for people who explore forests. Today, India has the highest population of hyenas in Rajasthan, followed by Maharashtra in second place. It is quite surprising that this scavenger of the forest does not prefer dense jungles; it likes open forests like those in Rajasthan. One surprising fact I want to share is that sightings of hyenas in many major and medium-sized cities of Rajasthan have become quite common. The same situation exists in several urban areas of Maharashtra. This is the only wild animal that is the true scavenger of the forest, yet even today it does not receive the respect that other animals get. I see these animals in my city at least 2-3 times a week. This video is of a female hyena and her two subadult cubs. #stripedhyena #scavengerwildanimal #Rajasthanpride #wildlifeofindia #urbanwildlife
Gaurrav bhrdwj18,396 views • 3 months ago
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