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What if I told you there is a tiny plant, hidden in the Nilgiri montane grasslands of the Western Ghats, that offers a masterclass in water conservation ? Hedyotis verticillaris is a remarkable plant whose rosette-shaped leaves trap and store water at their centre, creating miniature reservoirs in a landscape shaped by strong winds, mist and seasonal dryness. When summer dries the grasslands, wildlife including gaur, sambar and even the Nilgiri tahr are believed to sip from these tiny water stores. Every species therefore has a purpose. Every ecosystem has its own genius and we must learn to appreciate these wonders. #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #NowForClimate Video: Supriya Sahu IAS #TNForest

What if I told you there is a tiny plant, hidden in the Nilgiri montane grasslands of the Western Ghats, that offers a masterclass in water conservation ? Hedyotis verticillaris is a remarkable plant whose rosette-shaped leaves trap and store water at their centre, creating miniature reservoirs in a landscape shaped by strong winds, mist and seasonal dryness. When summer dries the grasslands, wildlife including gaur, sambar and even the Nilgiri tahr are believed to sip from these tiny water stores. Every species therefore has a purpose. Every ecosystem has its own genius and we must learn to appreciate these wonders. #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #NowForClimate Video: Supriya Sahu IAS #TNForest

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And the epic journey begins again in all its glory. Three new travellers, Apapang (adult male) orange track, Alang (young female) Yellow track, and Ahu (adult female) Red Track, were satellite-tagged on 11th November 2025 as part of the Manipur Amur Falcon Tracking Project (Phase 2) by Wildlife Institute of India . In just days, Apapang has stunned trackers with an extraordinary non-stop flight, already cutting across central India and now skimming the Arabian Sea, poised for a 3,000 km oceanic crossing to Somalia,one of the most demanding journeys undertaken by any raptor on the planet. From the forests of Manipur to the vast African landscapes that await them, these tiny birds barely 150 grams continue to remind us of the sheer wonder of migration, and why India’s protection of stopover sites has become a global conservation story. What a wonder ! Credits Suresh Kumar #AmurFalcons #BirdMigration

And the epic journey begins again in all its glory. Three new travellers, Apapang (adult male) orange track, Alang (young female) Yellow track, and Ahu (adult female) Red Track, were satellite-tagged on 11th November 2025 as part of the Manipur Amur Falcon Tracking Project (Phase 2) by Wildlife Institute of India . In just days, Apapang has stunned trackers with an extraordinary non-stop flight, already cutting across central India and now skimming the Arabian Sea, poised for a 3,000 km oceanic crossing to Somalia,one of the most demanding journeys undertaken by any raptor on the planet. From the forests of Manipur to the vast African landscapes that await them, these tiny birds barely 150 grams continue to remind us of the sheer wonder of migration, and why India’s protection of stopover sites has become a global conservation story. What a wonder ! Credits Suresh Kumar #AmurFalcons #BirdMigration

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Hornbill Paradise in motion somewhere in Tamil Nadu #EndangeredSpeciesDay 15th May video Senthil Natarajan

Hornbill Paradise in motion somewhere in Tamil Nadu #EndangeredSpeciesDay 15th May video Senthil Natarajan

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A beautiful elephant family sleeps deep inside the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu, an extraordinary moment captured on camera. The young one gently rests its leg on an elder, seeking comfort, security and love. In the world of elephants, family is everything. And around them stands the forest silent, protective, eternal like a cradle holding life itself. On this International Day of Forests, this tender scene reminds us of a simple truth: if forests do not exist, nothing will remain. Nothing at all. Without forests, the world would be poorer, harsher, emptier. For elephants, for wildlife, for rivers, for people forests are life Incredible capture Dhanu Paran #InternationalDayofForest #forestday #InternationalDayofForest

A beautiful elephant family sleeps deep inside the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu, an extraordinary moment captured on camera. The young one gently rests its leg on an elder, seeking comfort, security and love. In the world of elephants, family is everything. And around them stands the forest silent, protective, eternal like a cradle holding life itself. On this International Day of Forests, this tender scene reminds us of a simple truth: if forests do not exist, nothing will remain. Nothing at all. Without forests, the world would be poorer, harsher, emptier. For elephants, for wildlife, for rivers, for people forests are life Incredible capture Dhanu Paran #InternationalDayofForest #forestday #InternationalDayofForest

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The year ends on a heartwarming note for us at TN Forest Department, as our Foresters united a lost baby elephant with her mother and the herd after rescue in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve at Pollachi. The little calf was found searching for the mother when field teams spotted her. With the help of drones & experienced forest watchers the herd was located and the tiny calf was safely reunited. Teams are still on ground for monitoring. Kudos to Ramasubramanian, CF, Bhargava Teja FD, Range officer Manikantan and the entire team 👍 videos FD TN DIPR Tamil Nadu Forest Department MoEF&CC #elephantcalf

The year ends on a heartwarming note for us at TN Forest Department, as our Foresters united a lost baby elephant with her mother and the herd after rescue in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve at Pollachi. The little calf was found searching for the mother when field teams spotted her. With the help of drones & experienced forest watchers the herd was located and the tiny calf was safely reunited. Teams are still on ground for monitoring. Kudos to Ramasubramanian, CF, Bhargava Teja FD, Range officer Manikantan and the entire team 👍 videos FD TN DIPR Tamil Nadu Forest Department MoEF&CC #elephantcalf

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Long message, but trust me, it will be worth your time. Here is a remarkable update from Tamil Nadu’s tagged turtles. Early tracking data shows that some have already travelled to the Sri Lanka Dome, a little known ocean region where marine life gathers in extraordinary numbers. What makes this even more astonishing is that turtles migrating from Odisha are also expected to arrive in the same waters. Species from distant coastlines are converging at one natural marine hotspot shaped entirely by the rhythm of the ocean. The Sri Lanka Dome is created by powerful seasonal ocean processes that bring cool, nutrient-rich waters to the surface. This fuels plankton blooms and attracts turtles, fish, whales, seabirds, and countless other marine species. It is one of the most productive upwelling zones in the world’s oceans, beginning in May, reaching its peak in July, and declining in September. At that time, the turtles move out of the region and begin their return migration once again. These journeys reveal that turtles do not belong to one shoreline or one state. Their lives depend on a CONNECTED ocean, where feeding grounds, migration corridors, and breeding beaches all matter equally. Places like the Sri Lanka Dome remain unknown to most people, yet they are among the most important ecosystems in the Indian Ocean, like hidden engines that sustain marine biodiversity. The message from these turtles is clear. Conservation cannot stop at the beach. It must extend across borders and across seas because wildlife knows no boundaries 🙌🫶 With inputs from Dr Suresh Suresh Kumar

Long message, but trust me, it will be worth your time. Here is a remarkable update from Tamil Nadu’s tagged turtles. Early tracking data shows that some have already travelled to the Sri Lanka Dome, a little known ocean region where marine life gathers in extraordinary numbers. What makes this even more astonishing is that turtles migrating from Odisha are also expected to arrive in the same waters. Species from distant coastlines are converging at one natural marine hotspot shaped entirely by the rhythm of the ocean. The Sri Lanka Dome is created by powerful seasonal ocean processes that bring cool, nutrient-rich waters to the surface. This fuels plankton blooms and attracts turtles, fish, whales, seabirds, and countless other marine species. It is one of the most productive upwelling zones in the world’s oceans, beginning in May, reaching its peak in July, and declining in September. At that time, the turtles move out of the region and begin their return migration once again. These journeys reveal that turtles do not belong to one shoreline or one state. Their lives depend on a CONNECTED ocean, where feeding grounds, migration corridors, and breeding beaches all matter equally. Places like the Sri Lanka Dome remain unknown to most people, yet they are among the most important ecosystems in the Indian Ocean, like hidden engines that sustain marine biodiversity. The message from these turtles is clear. Conservation cannot stop at the beach. It must extend across borders and across seas because wildlife knows no boundaries 🙌🫶 With inputs from Dr Suresh Suresh Kumar

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When I first visited the Irula Snake Catchers’ Cooperative Society on the outskirts of Chennai, I was awestruck. I learnt that even though they supply about 80% of India's Antivenom, they never catch snakes during their breeding season.Irulas treat snakes with care, affection, and profound respect . Each snake is released back into the wild carefully after venom extraction. On this World Snake Day, let us honour one of the most misunderstood guardians of our ecosystem, snakes. And let us also celebrate the communities which protect them. We need to replace fear of snakes with facts,myths with science and advance better understanding of snake conservation through trained snake handlers and Snakebite prevention and management #WorldSnakeDay #Irulas #SnakeConservation #OneHealth #Biodiversity #TNForest

When I first visited the Irula Snake Catchers’ Cooperative Society on the outskirts of Chennai, I was awestruck. I learnt that even though they supply about 80% of India's Antivenom, they never catch snakes during their breeding season.Irulas treat snakes with care, affection, and profound respect . Each snake is released back into the wild carefully after venom extraction. On this World Snake Day, let us honour one of the most misunderstood guardians of our ecosystem, snakes. And let us also celebrate the communities which protect them. We need to replace fear of snakes with facts,myths with science and advance better understanding of snake conservation through trained snake handlers and Snakebite prevention and management #WorldSnakeDay #Irulas #SnakeConservation #OneHealth #Biodiversity #TNForest

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The AI based surveillance mechanism set up by TN Forest Dept has started recording elephant movements on Railway tracks in pilot project mode in Madhukkarai at Coimbatore. The surveillance system has 12 towers fitted with both thermal and normal cameras, installed at strategic locations along the railway track for early detection of animal movement. The sensed data is automatically transferred to the control room set up on the site that processes the data collected from the field on real time basis and alerts loco pilots through calls and SMS. This area has seen several tragic elephant deaths due to collision with trains on these tracks. We are trying our best to prevent these collissions through use of modern technology which can be a big boon in preventing elephant deaths in such areas. Video -TNForest Coimbatore Division Tamil Nadu Forest Department

The AI based surveillance mechanism set up by TN Forest Dept has started recording elephant movements on Railway tracks in pilot project mode in Madhukkarai at Coimbatore. The surveillance system has 12 towers fitted with both thermal and normal cameras, installed at strategic locations along the railway track for early detection of animal movement. The sensed data is automatically transferred to the control room set up on the site that processes the data collected from the field on real time basis and alerts loco pilots through calls and SMS. This area has seen several tragic elephant deaths due to collision with trains on these tracks. We are trying our best to prevent these collissions through use of modern technology which can be a big boon in preventing elephant deaths in such areas. Video -TNForest Coimbatore Division Tamil Nadu Forest Department

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Bird orchestra at its finest! 🎶 And hidden in this chatter is a beautiful life lesson. 🙌 At the foothills of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, thousands of Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters paint the sky before coming together to roost. They gather for safety, stay connected through constant musical calls, and hunt more effectively as a group. Found along forest edges and open spaces, these vibrant birds also play an important ecological role by controlling insect populations. A perfect reminder that there is strength in togetherness. Incredible capture by Sriram Murali #TNForest

Bird orchestra at its finest! 🎶 And hidden in this chatter is a beautiful life lesson. 🙌 At the foothills of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, thousands of Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters paint the sky before coming together to roost. They gather for safety, stay connected through constant musical calls, and hunt more effectively as a group. Found along forest edges and open spaces, these vibrant birds also play an important ecological role by controlling insect populations. A perfect reminder that there is strength in togetherness. Incredible capture by Sriram Murali #TNForest

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Look ! Indian Elephants have finally arrived in New York. Titled as the 'Great Elephant Migration' a travelling herd of 100 stunning life size elephant sculptures have reached NYC. These elephant sculptures have been made by local tribal artisans from Gudalur in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, from the invasive lantana species. The 'Great Elephant Migration' is travelling around the world spreading the message of coexistence & creating awareness about the need to remove invasives like lantana camara from forests to save wildlife. Each elephant has been created by the Coexistence Collective, a community of 200 indigenous artisans from Bettakurumba, Paniya, Kattunayakan and Soliga communities of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu. Kudos Dr. Tarsh and Subhas (people behind this) So proud of your work. Way to go Sabyasachi Mukherjee therealeleco 🎥 Moe Phillips #lantanaelephants #elephants #coexistence #wildlife #greatelephantmigration

Look ! Indian Elephants have finally arrived in New York. Titled as the 'Great Elephant Migration' a travelling herd of 100 stunning life size elephant sculptures have reached NYC. These elephant sculptures have been made by local tribal artisans from Gudalur in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, from the invasive lantana species. The 'Great Elephant Migration' is travelling around the world spreading the message of coexistence & creating awareness about the need to remove invasives like lantana camara from forests to save wildlife. Each elephant has been created by the Coexistence Collective, a community of 200 indigenous artisans from Bettakurumba, Paniya, Kattunayakan and Soliga communities of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu. Kudos Dr. Tarsh and Subhas (people behind this) So proud of your work. Way to go Sabyasachi Mukherjee therealeleco 🎥 Moe Phillips #lantanaelephants #elephants #coexistence #wildlife #greatelephantmigration

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Back to the wild again after TN Foresters safely rescued this beautiful leopard which had strayed in a habitation and released in the core area of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, ensuring safety for people and wildlife. Well done Team Sathyamangalam 👍 #TNForest #wildliferescue #leopard

Back to the wild again after TN Foresters safely rescued this beautiful leopard which had strayed in a habitation and released in the core area of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, ensuring safety for people and wildlife. Well done Team Sathyamangalam 👍 #TNForest #wildliferescue #leopard

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How many of us realise that above our heads exists an ancient living superhighway older than human memory ? Let that sink in Every year, the Bar-headed Goose flies from Central Asia to Tamil Nadu across the Himalayas at altitudes above 7,000 metres through air too thin for most living beings to survive. Often called the “Ballerina of the Skies”, the rare sighting of the Demoiselle Crane arriving from the Eurasian steppes at the Nemmeli Salt Pans in Tamil Nadu marked an important migratory record this year. Along the same Central Asian Flyway, Osprey return from Europe and coastal Asia, while Montagu’s Harrier travel from Russia and Kazakhstan to South India. The transcontinental, nonstop journey of three satellite-tagged Amur Falcon, Apapang, Alang and Ahu has filled us with wonder and awe. No borders. No maps. Yet they return to the same water bodies, grasslands and coasts with astonishing precision every season On this World Migratory Bird Day, these journeys remind us why protecting migratory habitats matters #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #CentralAsianFlyway #TamilNadu #MigratoryBirds courtesy Suresh Kumar Raveendran Natrajan, Karthick Ayappan, Baranidharan S

How many of us realise that above our heads exists an ancient living superhighway older than human memory ? Let that sink in Every year, the Bar-headed Goose flies from Central Asia to Tamil Nadu across the Himalayas at altitudes above 7,000 metres through air too thin for most living beings to survive. Often called the “Ballerina of the Skies”, the rare sighting of the Demoiselle Crane arriving from the Eurasian steppes at the Nemmeli Salt Pans in Tamil Nadu marked an important migratory record this year. Along the same Central Asian Flyway, Osprey return from Europe and coastal Asia, while Montagu’s Harrier travel from Russia and Kazakhstan to South India. The transcontinental, nonstop journey of three satellite-tagged Amur Falcon, Apapang, Alang and Ahu has filled us with wonder and awe. No borders. No maps. Yet they return to the same water bodies, grasslands and coasts with astonishing precision every season On this World Migratory Bird Day, these journeys remind us why protecting migratory habitats matters #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #CentralAsianFlyway #TamilNadu #MigratoryBirds courtesy Suresh Kumar Raveendran Natrajan, Karthick Ayappan, Baranidharan S

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The Government of Tamil Nadu has declared snakebite a “Notifiable Disease” under the Tamil Nadu Public Health Act of 1939. Effective from November 6, 2024, all hospitals including private must report snakebite cases to improve data collection and resource allocation. This move aims to enhance treatment, infrastructure, and availability of Anti Snake Venom, reducing snakebite-related mortality, especially in rural areas following a One Health Approach. This aligns with National & WHO’s global strategy to halve snakebite deaths by 2030. Snakebite envenoming poses a serious global health risk, affecting 5.8 billion people, with 81,000-138,000 fatalities annually. Recognized by WHO as a neglected tropical disease, this will need efforts to focus on community education, prevention, conservation, and improved treatment Video Irular snake catchers Cooperative

The Government of Tamil Nadu has declared snakebite a “Notifiable Disease” under the Tamil Nadu Public Health Act of 1939. Effective from November 6, 2024, all hospitals including private must report snakebite cases to improve data collection and resource allocation. This move aims to enhance treatment, infrastructure, and availability of Anti Snake Venom, reducing snakebite-related mortality, especially in rural areas following a One Health Approach. This aligns with National & WHO’s global strategy to halve snakebite deaths by 2030. Snakebite envenoming poses a serious global health risk, affecting 5.8 billion people, with 81,000-138,000 fatalities annually. Recognized by WHO as a neglected tropical disease, this will need efforts to focus on community education, prevention, conservation, and improved treatment Video Irular snake catchers Cooperative

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A journey of a lifetime begins today! Fifteen mahouts and cavadies from the Mudumalai and Anamalai Tiger Reserves in Tamil Nadu have boarded their first-ever international flight to the Thai Elephant Conservation Center (TECC) in Lampang, Thailand. The objective of this visit is to learn and exchange best practices in elephant management and welfare. This marks the second batch to undertake this transformative journey, following the first group of 13 who visited TECC in 2023. This unique initiative is part of the Tamil Nadu Forest Department’s broader vision to professionalise elephant care by blending the traditional tribal wisdom of our mahouts with modern global standards. The visiting team comprises mahouts, cavadies, veterinary experts, forest rangers, and department officials. We wish our team a meaningful and empowering experience. #MahoutsOfTamilNadu #WildlifeConservation #Theppakadu #Kozhikamuthi #TNForest

A journey of a lifetime begins today! Fifteen mahouts and cavadies from the Mudumalai and Anamalai Tiger Reserves in Tamil Nadu have boarded their first-ever international flight to the Thai Elephant Conservation Center (TECC) in Lampang, Thailand. The objective of this visit is to learn and exchange best practices in elephant management and welfare. This marks the second batch to undertake this transformative journey, following the first group of 13 who visited TECC in 2023. This unique initiative is part of the Tamil Nadu Forest Department’s broader vision to professionalise elephant care by blending the traditional tribal wisdom of our mahouts with modern global standards. The visiting team comprises mahouts, cavadies, veterinary experts, forest rangers, and department officials. We wish our team a meaningful and empowering experience. #MahoutsOfTamilNadu #WildlifeConservation #Theppakadu #Kozhikamuthi #TNForest

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A majestic mugger crocodile basks in the gentle morning sun along the banks of the Moyar River, deep within the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. Moyar, the 'river of life', is a heaven for such ancient beings sustaining a delicate balance between wildlife and the people who live alongside it. Here Crocodiles coexist silently within one of India's most vibrant ecosystems. Mugger crocodiles are given highest protection and listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act and listed by CITES as vulnerable. Video Mudumalai Tiger Reserve & Mukurthi National Park #muggercrocodiles #TNForest

A majestic mugger crocodile basks in the gentle morning sun along the banks of the Moyar River, deep within the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. Moyar, the 'river of life', is a heaven for such ancient beings sustaining a delicate balance between wildlife and the people who live alongside it. Here Crocodiles coexist silently within one of India's most vibrant ecosystems. Mugger crocodiles are given highest protection and listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act and listed by CITES as vulnerable. Video Mudumalai Tiger Reserve & Mukurthi National Park #muggercrocodiles #TNForest

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A beautiful elephant family sleeps blissfully somwhere in deep jungles of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. Observe how the baby elephant is given Z class security by the family. Also how the young elephant is checking the presence of other family members for reassurance. So similar to our own families isn't it Video Dhanu Paran for Tamil Nadu Forest Department #elephants #TNForest

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A beautiful elephant family sleeps blissfully somwhere in deep jungles of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. Observe how the baby elephant is given Z class security by the family. Also how the young elephant is checking the presence of other family members for reassurance. So similar to our own families isn't it Video Dhanu Paran for Tamil Nadu Forest Department #elephants #TNForest

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A big shout out to the Coimbatore Forest Division team,Tamil Nadu which worked 24*7 to revive a sick wild Female elephant found lying in lateral recumbency position unable to get up. It was heartbreaking to see her 3 months old baby roaming around her in distress. The team has lifted the elephant with a crane to make her stand and provided all necessary treatment. Mother elephant is doing well and her baby is happily feeding. Though the elephant is doing well,we need to watch out for her health. Very proud of your work CF Ramasubramanian, DFO Jeyaraj, Vets Dr Sukumar, Dr Rajesh and Dr Priyanka. Range officers Arun and Thirumurugan and all other forest staff #TNForest #Elephants

A big shout out to the Coimbatore Forest Division team,Tamil Nadu which worked 24*7 to revive a sick wild Female elephant found lying in lateral recumbency position unable to get up. It was heartbreaking to see her 3 months old baby roaming around her in distress. The team has lifted the elephant with a crane to make her stand and provided all necessary treatment. Mother elephant is doing well and her baby is happily feeding. Though the elephant is doing well,we need to watch out for her health. Very proud of your work CF Ramasubramanian, DFO Jeyaraj, Vets Dr Sukumar, Dr Rajesh and Dr Priyanka. Range officers Arun and Thirumurugan and all other forest staff #TNForest #Elephants

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They are here again. They have arrived. From the misty mountains of Gudalur, Nilgiris to the shores of Chennai, the Lantana Elephants have travelled far. Crafted by local tribal artisans from lantana, an invasive weed choking our forests, these elephants now stand tall as symbols of ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation in Tamil Nadu. Catch them at the Blue Beach, Marina, during the Pongal holidays. Thanks to Greater Chennai Corporation & KGB for making this possible #lantanaelephants therealeleco

They are here again. They have arrived. From the misty mountains of Gudalur, Nilgiris to the shores of Chennai, the Lantana Elephants have travelled far. Crafted by local tribal artisans from lantana, an invasive weed choking our forests, these elephants now stand tall as symbols of ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation in Tamil Nadu. Catch them at the Blue Beach, Marina, during the Pongal holidays. Thanks to Greater Chennai Corporation & KGB for making this possible #lantanaelephants therealeleco

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A massive gaur cooling off in the waters near the Moyar River in Masinagudi truly a classic Nilgiris wildlife moment. Gaur, the world’s largest wild bovine, is one of the most powerful and iconic animals of our forests. In the Nilgiris, such scenes are not unusual, especially around life-giving water sources like the Moyar, where the wild often reveals its most calm and majestic side #wildlife #Nilgiris Credits DD MTR Mudumalai Tiger Reserve & Mukurthi National Park

A massive gaur cooling off in the waters near the Moyar River in Masinagudi truly a classic Nilgiris wildlife moment. Gaur, the world’s largest wild bovine, is one of the most powerful and iconic animals of our forests. In the Nilgiris, such scenes are not unusual, especially around life-giving water sources like the Moyar, where the wild often reveals its most calm and majestic side #wildlife #Nilgiris Credits DD MTR Mudumalai Tiger Reserve & Mukurthi National Park

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And he is back 😀 #missinglion #vandalurzoo

And he is back 😀 #missinglion #vandalurzoo

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Even in a bustling metropolis like Chennai, we see a beautiful miracle unfolding every year. Olive Ridley turtles come to Chennai beaches to nest every single year. This season, Chennai became Tamil Nadu’s largest nesting hub, protecting 74,143 eggs. What does it tell us ! The message is clear, wildlife can thrive in cities too, provided conservation is prioritised. This year across Tamil Nadu, 1,986 nests were protected, 2,29,668 eggs were conserved and 1,91,615 hatchlings were released into the sea through 52 hatcheries along the coast. Cuddalore protected 55,348 eggs and Nagapattinam 30,499, making this one of the strongest Olive Ridley conservation seasons in recent years. Most encouragingly, turtle mortality declined sharply from 1,575 last year to 786 this year a reduction of nearly 50 percent. Behind these numbers lies an extraordinary partnership. Forest frontline staff, the Students Sea Turtle Conservation Network, Wildlife Institute of India, researchers, volunteers, NGOs, the Fisheries Department, Indian Coast Guard, Marine Police and, most importantly, fishing communities worked together to protect these marine visitors. Conservation efforts included the distribution of 2,663 Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs), 172 joint sea patrols, beach monitoring through the Turtle Guardian App, nest protection, clean-up drives and awareness programmes that reached over 23,000 fishermen. Satellite tagging of turtles has also helped us better understand their remarkable journeys. As this nesting season comes to a close, we bid farewell to these ancient travellers. The hatchlings released from our shores will now travel across vast oceans, only to return years later to the very same beaches where they were born. #WorldEnvironmentDay #Turtles #TNForest

Even in a bustling metropolis like Chennai, we see a beautiful miracle unfolding every year. Olive Ridley turtles come to Chennai beaches to nest every single year. This season, Chennai became Tamil Nadu’s largest nesting hub, protecting 74,143 eggs. What does it tell us ! The message is clear, wildlife can thrive in cities too, provided conservation is prioritised. This year across Tamil Nadu, 1,986 nests were protected, 2,29,668 eggs were conserved and 1,91,615 hatchlings were released into the sea through 52 hatcheries along the coast. Cuddalore protected 55,348 eggs and Nagapattinam 30,499, making this one of the strongest Olive Ridley conservation seasons in recent years. Most encouragingly, turtle mortality declined sharply from 1,575 last year to 786 this year a reduction of nearly 50 percent. Behind these numbers lies an extraordinary partnership. Forest frontline staff, the Students Sea Turtle Conservation Network, Wildlife Institute of India, researchers, volunteers, NGOs, the Fisheries Department, Indian Coast Guard, Marine Police and, most importantly, fishing communities worked together to protect these marine visitors. Conservation efforts included the distribution of 2,663 Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs), 172 joint sea patrols, beach monitoring through the Turtle Guardian App, nest protection, clean-up drives and awareness programmes that reached over 23,000 fishermen. Satellite tagging of turtles has also helped us better understand their remarkable journeys. As this nesting season comes to a close, we bid farewell to these ancient travellers. The hatchlings released from our shores will now travel across vast oceans, only to return years later to the very same beaches where they were born. #WorldEnvironmentDay #Turtles #TNForest

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Hello Chennai here comes your third Mangrove Magic ! Along the Buckingham Canal, the Chennai Forest Division has planted 20,000 mangrove seedlings across 20 hectares during 2025–26. What you see here is the fishbone structure to support healthy tidal flow. 8 main fishbone canals have been created with 8 feeder canals and 186 distribution channels. This is supported by Team ICICI Bank under their CSR initiative This effort builds on the earlier phases wherein 12,500 mangrove seedlings were planted near Kazhipattur along the Buckingham Canal in 2024–25, with 2,500 associate coastal species, followed by 5,000 mangroves planted at the Battle of Adyar Island estuary. Step by step, TN Forest Department is building Chennai's living coastal bioshield restoring mangroves that protect the city, nurture biodiversity and strengthen climate resilience. Kudos to Chennai DFO Thiru Saravanan and his entire team 💪🙌 #Mangroves #Chennai #Climateaction #ClimateAction

Hello Chennai here comes your third Mangrove Magic ! Along the Buckingham Canal, the Chennai Forest Division has planted 20,000 mangrove seedlings across 20 hectares during 2025–26. What you see here is the fishbone structure to support healthy tidal flow. 8 main fishbone canals have been created with 8 feeder canals and 186 distribution channels. This is supported by Team ICICI Bank under their CSR initiative This effort builds on the earlier phases wherein 12,500 mangrove seedlings were planted near Kazhipattur along the Buckingham Canal in 2024–25, with 2,500 associate coastal species, followed by 5,000 mangroves planted at the Battle of Adyar Island estuary. Step by step, TN Forest Department is building Chennai's living coastal bioshield restoring mangroves that protect the city, nurture biodiversity and strengthen climate resilience. Kudos to Chennai DFO Thiru Saravanan and his entire team 💪🙌 #Mangroves #Chennai #Climateaction #ClimateAction

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Show this to your children. They deserve to know that there once existed magical forests lit by fireflies, purple frogs that emerged with the rains, slender lorises watching silently from the night canopy, vultures circling wild skies, dugongs grazing seagrass meadows, striped hyenas walking forgotten scrublands, turtles blessing our shores, Raptors soaring high, Amur Falcons crossing oceans without rest for days, and Nilgiri Tahrs ruling mountain escarpments like a kingdom above the clouds. Perhaps we are the last generation to witness many of these wonders in the wild. The Earth is losing biodiversity at a pace never seen before and with every disappearance, something ancient, irreplaceable and deeply alive fades away forever. Biodiversity is Earth’s heartbeat. The moment it begins to fade, the planet will slowly forget how to breathe. If we want a future, we must help the Earth breathe again. We already know what to do. Let’s do it. Protect. Conserve. Cherish. Happy #BiodiversityDay UN Biodiversity #LocalAction #KMGBF #IDB2026 #ForNature

Show this to your children. They deserve to know that there once existed magical forests lit by fireflies, purple frogs that emerged with the rains, slender lorises watching silently from the night canopy, vultures circling wild skies, dugongs grazing seagrass meadows, striped hyenas walking forgotten scrublands, turtles blessing our shores, Raptors soaring high, Amur Falcons crossing oceans without rest for days, and Nilgiri Tahrs ruling mountain escarpments like a kingdom above the clouds. Perhaps we are the last generation to witness many of these wonders in the wild. The Earth is losing biodiversity at a pace never seen before and with every disappearance, something ancient, irreplaceable and deeply alive fades away forever. Biodiversity is Earth’s heartbeat. The moment it begins to fade, the planet will slowly forget how to breathe. If we want a future, we must help the Earth breathe again. We already know what to do. Let’s do it. Protect. Conserve. Cherish. Happy #BiodiversityDay UN Biodiversity #LocalAction #KMGBF #IDB2026 #ForNature

Supriya Sahu IAS

63,615 просмотров • 14 дней назад

Summer is a challenging season for wildlife, and the Tamil Nadu Forest Department has undertaken extensive measures to ensure that animals have access to water across forest habitats. The Department maintains one of the country’s largest water networks for wildlife which includes 373 borewells, 8,421 check dams, 2,734 percolation ponds, 541 water troughs, 270 waterholes, 115 open wells, 164 abd overhead tanks supplemented by natural water sources within forest landscapes. To further augment water availability this year, the Department has created additional water conservation structures, including 15 new check dams and 21 water troughs. Forest divisions have been proactively replenishing water bodies, pre-filling vulnerable water sources and supplying water through tankers wherever required to ensure uninterrupted availability during the dry months. Monitoring is being carried out through MSTrIPES, geo-tagged photographs, camera traps and real-time digital reporting systems #TNForest

Summer is a challenging season for wildlife, and the Tamil Nadu Forest Department has undertaken extensive measures to ensure that animals have access to water across forest habitats. The Department maintains one of the country’s largest water networks for wildlife which includes 373 borewells, 8,421 check dams, 2,734 percolation ponds, 541 water troughs, 270 waterholes, 115 open wells, 164 abd overhead tanks supplemented by natural water sources within forest landscapes. To further augment water availability this year, the Department has created additional water conservation structures, including 15 new check dams and 21 water troughs. Forest divisions have been proactively replenishing water bodies, pre-filling vulnerable water sources and supplying water through tankers wherever required to ensure uninterrupted availability during the dry months. Monitoring is being carried out through MSTrIPES, geo-tagged photographs, camera traps and real-time digital reporting systems #TNForest

Supriya Sahu IAS

17,002 просмотров • 3 дней назад

Ever wondered how streams continue to flow, rivers keep receiving water, and wildlife survives even through the harshest summer months in landscapes where forests and wild animals depend on a steady supply of water ! The answer often lies in "Nature’s Sponge' the montane grasslands. Most people judge a landscape by the number of trees it has. But nature does not work that way. A forest is not healthier than a grassland simply because it has more trees. Every ecosystem has its own unique role. The montane grasslands of the Western Ghats are among nature’s greatest water engineers. Often called the 'Water Towers' of the landscape, these ancient grasslands capture mist, absorb rainfall like a sponge, and store vast quantities of water beneath the ground. They then release it slowly through the year, feeding streams, rivers and springs long after the monsoon has passed. This hidden natural reservoir sustains forests, supports unique wildlife like Nilgiri Tahr, replenishes groundwater and becomes a lifeline for people, agriculture and entire ecosystems during the dry season. The lesson is therefore simple, it is not about planting trees everywhere. It is about protecting every unique ecosystem #WorldEnvironmentDay 5th June 2025 #grasslands #climateaction #NowForClimate video Supriya Sahu IAS

Ever wondered how streams continue to flow, rivers keep receiving water, and wildlife survives even through the harshest summer months in landscapes where forests and wild animals depend on a steady supply of water ! The answer often lies in "Nature’s Sponge' the montane grasslands. Most people judge a landscape by the number of trees it has. But nature does not work that way. A forest is not healthier than a grassland simply because it has more trees. Every ecosystem has its own unique role. The montane grasslands of the Western Ghats are among nature’s greatest water engineers. Often called the 'Water Towers' of the landscape, these ancient grasslands capture mist, absorb rainfall like a sponge, and store vast quantities of water beneath the ground. They then release it slowly through the year, feeding streams, rivers and springs long after the monsoon has passed. This hidden natural reservoir sustains forests, supports unique wildlife like Nilgiri Tahr, replenishes groundwater and becomes a lifeline for people, agriculture and entire ecosystems during the dry season. The lesson is therefore simple, it is not about planting trees everywhere. It is about protecting every unique ecosystem #WorldEnvironmentDay 5th June 2025 #grasslands #climateaction #NowForClimate video Supriya Sahu IAS

Supriya Sahu IAS

26,880 просмотров • 6 дней назад

As a beautiful family of elephants crosses the railway track at Madukkarai in Coimbatore, an AI-powered early warning system by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department ensures their safe passage, a sight that fills the heart with warmth. What better tribute to elephants on the #WorldElephantDay than guaranteeing their right to a safe life. Since November 2023, this system has ensured zero elephant deaths on the tracks. We have installed 12 towers and 24 thermal cameras on constant watch, 6,592 elephants have crossed safely. Saluting forest rangers, track watchers, guards, loco pilots and officers who are making this possible. Lets do more of these interventions to ensure long term survival of these beautiful elephant families. Video rights - Tamil Nadu Forest Department #ElephantDay #elephants #worldelephantday2025 #wildlifeconservation WWF-India IUCN Wildlife Institute of India

As a beautiful family of elephants crosses the railway track at Madukkarai in Coimbatore, an AI-powered early warning system by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department ensures their safe passage, a sight that fills the heart with warmth. What better tribute to elephants on the #WorldElephantDay than guaranteeing their right to a safe life. Since November 2023, this system has ensured zero elephant deaths on the tracks. We have installed 12 towers and 24 thermal cameras on constant watch, 6,592 elephants have crossed safely. Saluting forest rangers, track watchers, guards, loco pilots and officers who are making this possible. Lets do more of these interventions to ensure long term survival of these beautiful elephant families. Video rights - Tamil Nadu Forest Department #ElephantDay #elephants #worldelephantday2025 #wildlifeconservation WWF-India IUCN Wildlife Institute of India

Supriya Sahu IAS

1,018,087 просмотров • 9 месяцев назад

At Pulicat Lake in Thiruvallur district near Chennai, flamingos create a magical spectacle, their pink hues shimmering across the waters and transforming the landscape into a living canvas. Pulicat is India’s second-largest brackish water lagoon, after Chilika Lake & shares its borders with Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh. Lying along the Central Asian Flyway, its nutrient-rich mudflats serve as vital feeding grounds, drawing thousands of flamingos each season from distant regions #Pulicatlake #flamingoes video Tamil Nadu Forest Department

At Pulicat Lake in Thiruvallur district near Chennai, flamingos create a magical spectacle, their pink hues shimmering across the waters and transforming the landscape into a living canvas. Pulicat is India’s second-largest brackish water lagoon, after Chilika Lake & shares its borders with Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh. Lying along the Central Asian Flyway, its nutrient-rich mudflats serve as vital feeding grounds, drawing thousands of flamingos each season from distant regions #Pulicatlake #flamingoes video Tamil Nadu Forest Department

Supriya Sahu IAS

126,150 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

The recent AI Impact Summit hosted by India recently brings focus on practical applications of AI. At Madukkarai in Tamil Nadu, a simple AI-based Elephant Detection System has enabled 8,679 safe elephant crossings in a little more than 2 years. Incidently it has also recorded 100 leopard alerts, 560 wild gaur alerts, and captured 14,888 deer alerts across two vulnerable railway stretches, protecting precious wildlife. In Gudalur in the Nilgiris, another AI system is working at the landscape level to generate real-time alerts for the local community, and in Hosur too, an AI system is helping elephants. These systems may not be perfect, no system ever is, but the foremost goal is protection. The future of AI lies not just in innovation, but in using technology where it matters most: solving real problems, in real places, and for real lives #AIforgood #wildlifeconservation #MadukkaraiAIProject #elephants WWF-India WWF IUCN

The recent AI Impact Summit hosted by India recently brings focus on practical applications of AI. At Madukkarai in Tamil Nadu, a simple AI-based Elephant Detection System has enabled 8,679 safe elephant crossings in a little more than 2 years. Incidently it has also recorded 100 leopard alerts, 560 wild gaur alerts, and captured 14,888 deer alerts across two vulnerable railway stretches, protecting precious wildlife. In Gudalur in the Nilgiris, another AI system is working at the landscape level to generate real-time alerts for the local community, and in Hosur too, an AI system is helping elephants. These systems may not be perfect, no system ever is, but the foremost goal is protection. The future of AI lies not just in innovation, but in using technology where it matters most: solving real problems, in real places, and for real lives #AIforgood #wildlifeconservation #MadukkaraiAIProject #elephants WWF-India WWF IUCN

Supriya Sahu IAS

177,090 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

With the holidays in full swing, the elephant camp at Theppakadu is reverberating with the cheerful chatter of excited visitors. Nestled within the breathtaking Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, the Theppakadu Elephant Camp is one of the oldest elephant camps in Asia. Here, mahouts lovingly feed and care for these gentle giants, nurturing a bond that has been passed down through generations. Watching the elephants relish their meals amidst laughter, wonder, and the sounds of the wild is truly a magical experience #TNForest #elephants #Theppakadu

With the holidays in full swing, the elephant camp at Theppakadu is reverberating with the cheerful chatter of excited visitors. Nestled within the breathtaking Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, the Theppakadu Elephant Camp is one of the oldest elephant camps in Asia. Here, mahouts lovingly feed and care for these gentle giants, nurturing a bond that has been passed down through generations. Watching the elephants relish their meals amidst laughter, wonder, and the sounds of the wild is truly a magical experience #TNForest #elephants #Theppakadu

Supriya Sahu IAS

37,907 просмотров • 16 дней назад

Here is a wild masterpiece that many have never heard about. Tamil Nadu holds one of India’s most astonishing hidden landscapes, the Theri Kadu or the red sand dune Forests of Thoothukudi. These flame coloured dunes, sculpted by wind over thousands of years from ancient marine sands, are living geological archives of sea, climate and time. Their striking crimson hue comes from iron-rich minerals, making Theri Kadu not just beautiful, but globally significant. Beyond the dunes lies a resilient forest ecosystem protected within Theri Reserved Forest landscapes such as Kuthiraimozhi Theri RF with 5,152 ha and Sathankulam RF. with 899.08 Ha. Though seemingly arid, these porous sands harvest rain, recharge groundwater and sustain precious freshwater springs known as Sunai in a low-rainfall region. This is nature’s water bank hidden beneath a desert of red. Theri is also alive with remarkable biodiversity. Over 500 plant species thrive here, specially adapted to harsh sandy soils. Madras hedgehogs, foxes, pangolins, reptiles, owls, butterflies and the dazzling fan-throated lizard find refuge in this rare habitat. #Theri #TamilNadu #Biodiversity #Conservation #RedSandDunes

Here is a wild masterpiece that many have never heard about. Tamil Nadu holds one of India’s most astonishing hidden landscapes, the Theri Kadu or the red sand dune Forests of Thoothukudi. These flame coloured dunes, sculpted by wind over thousands of years from ancient marine sands, are living geological archives of sea, climate and time. Their striking crimson hue comes from iron-rich minerals, making Theri Kadu not just beautiful, but globally significant. Beyond the dunes lies a resilient forest ecosystem protected within Theri Reserved Forest landscapes such as Kuthiraimozhi Theri RF with 5,152 ha and Sathankulam RF. with 899.08 Ha. Though seemingly arid, these porous sands harvest rain, recharge groundwater and sustain precious freshwater springs known as Sunai in a low-rainfall region. This is nature’s water bank hidden beneath a desert of red. Theri is also alive with remarkable biodiversity. Over 500 plant species thrive here, specially adapted to harsh sandy soils. Madras hedgehogs, foxes, pangolins, reptiles, owls, butterflies and the dazzling fan-throated lizard find refuge in this rare habitat. #Theri #TamilNadu #Biodiversity #Conservation #RedSandDunes

Supriya Sahu IAS

73,365 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

Busy busy day at our Theppakadu elephant camp in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. Mahouts are mixing ragi, rice,Jaggery, coconut, salt and minerals into massive food balls which are directly fed to our majestic elephants waiting patiently for their wholesome meal after which they will be left to forage in the forest Video Supriya Sahu IAS Tamil Nadu Forest Department #Elephants #elephants #WildlifeConservation #Theppakadu #MudumalaiTigerReserve #TNForest

Busy busy day at our Theppakadu elephant camp in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. Mahouts are mixing ragi, rice,Jaggery, coconut, salt and minerals into massive food balls which are directly fed to our majestic elephants waiting patiently for their wholesome meal after which they will be left to forage in the forest Video Supriya Sahu IAS Tamil Nadu Forest Department #Elephants #elephants #WildlifeConservation #Theppakadu #MudumalaiTigerReserve #TNForest

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598,452 просмотров • 10 месяцев назад

Woo hoo ! Tamil Nadu,your first Dark Sky Park is here at Ariyur Shola Reserve Forest at Kolli Hills.Crystal-clear, light-pollution-free skies. Structured stargazing sessions. New moon night camps. Get ready to look up and witness the stars like never before. Reach the Universe Starvoirs Details at #DarkSkyPark #KolliHills #TNForest

Woo hoo ! Tamil Nadu,your first Dark Sky Park is here at Ariyur Shola Reserve Forest at Kolli Hills.Crystal-clear, light-pollution-free skies. Structured stargazing sessions. New moon night camps. Get ready to look up and witness the stars like never before. Reach the Universe Starvoirs Details at #DarkSkyPark #KolliHills #TNForest

Supriya Sahu IAS

185,380 просмотров • 3 месяцев назад

Along the coast of Tamil Nadu, in the waters of Ramanathapuram, particularly around Pamban, Keelakarai and Ervadi over 300 traditionally skilled fisherwomen dive into the sea everyday to earn for their families. Setting out in groups of eight to ten by boat before sunrise, they skin-dive up to depths of 4–5 metres, hand-picking seaweed from the seabed and gathering it in mesh bags known locally as kacha. By the time they return to shore around 1 p.m., each woman brings back 10–12 bags of seaweed, with each bag weighing 20–25 kilograms. Their labour sustains their families supporting children’s education, and household needs. Government of Tamil Nadu, under the TN-SHORE Project, is designing a Village Enterprise Model working with them to strengthen their enterprise, build value chains and empower them economically. This Women’s Day, we salute these seaweed gatherers of Tamil Nadu, truly courageous women who inspire 🫡 #InternationalWomensDay2026 #WomensDay2026 #WomensDay Tamil Nadu Forest Department TN Climate Change Mission

Along the coast of Tamil Nadu, in the waters of Ramanathapuram, particularly around Pamban, Keelakarai and Ervadi over 300 traditionally skilled fisherwomen dive into the sea everyday to earn for their families. Setting out in groups of eight to ten by boat before sunrise, they skin-dive up to depths of 4–5 metres, hand-picking seaweed from the seabed and gathering it in mesh bags known locally as kacha. By the time they return to shore around 1 p.m., each woman brings back 10–12 bags of seaweed, with each bag weighing 20–25 kilograms. Their labour sustains their families supporting children’s education, and household needs. Government of Tamil Nadu, under the TN-SHORE Project, is designing a Village Enterprise Model working with them to strengthen their enterprise, build value chains and empower them economically. This Women’s Day, we salute these seaweed gatherers of Tamil Nadu, truly courageous women who inspire 🫡 #InternationalWomensDay2026 #WomensDay2026 #WomensDay Tamil Nadu Forest Department TN Climate Change Mission

Supriya Sahu IAS

152,039 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

Some incredible news from the shores of Tamil Nadu. Our satellite-tagged Olive Ridley turtle Kayal, released at Besant Nagar, has returned not once, but three times to nest along the Chennai coast, laying 389 eggs in a single season. She travelled south and then chose Chennai again. Another turtle, Megalai, returned twice, laying 211 eggs. Science now confirms what we long believed, nesting-site fidelity is real. The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has established 49 turtle hatcheries across 10 coastal districts. So far, 1,150 nests have been secured, protecting 1,35,304 eggs, and 477 hatchlings have safely made their way to the sea. Yes, challenges remain. We are monitoring the coastline 24×7 through our State-level Turtle Task Force. So far, 668 turtle mortalities have been reported across the state, which we are closely monitoring and addressing through strengthened protection and coordinated action. #TNForest #Turtleconservation #wildlifeconservation IUCN UN Environment Programme Tamil Nadu Forest Department

Some incredible news from the shores of Tamil Nadu. Our satellite-tagged Olive Ridley turtle Kayal, released at Besant Nagar, has returned not once, but three times to nest along the Chennai coast, laying 389 eggs in a single season. She travelled south and then chose Chennai again. Another turtle, Megalai, returned twice, laying 211 eggs. Science now confirms what we long believed, nesting-site fidelity is real. The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has established 49 turtle hatcheries across 10 coastal districts. So far, 1,150 nests have been secured, protecting 1,35,304 eggs, and 477 hatchlings have safely made their way to the sea. Yes, challenges remain. We are monitoring the coastline 24×7 through our State-level Turtle Task Force. So far, 668 turtle mortalities have been reported across the state, which we are closely monitoring and addressing through strengthened protection and coordinated action. #TNForest #Turtleconservation #wildlifeconservation IUCN UN Environment Programme Tamil Nadu Forest Department

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163,856 просмотров • 3 месяцев назад

Much like human babies growing inside their mother’s womb, mangrove seedlings begin life while still attached to the mother tree, a process called viviparous germination. These tiny life forms, known as propagules, grow and develop before they even fall, and when they do, they float across waters for days, sometimes weeks, carrying with them the incredible ability to take root wherever they land. The propagules consist of a stem-like structure with a bulbous cap and a small crown of embryonic leaves. Mangroves are superheroes in the fight against climate change and serve as symbols of resilience and adaptation. #Mangroves #TNForest #Climateaction

Much like human babies growing inside their mother’s womb, mangrove seedlings begin life while still attached to the mother tree, a process called viviparous germination. These tiny life forms, known as propagules, grow and develop before they even fall, and when they do, they float across waters for days, sometimes weeks, carrying with them the incredible ability to take root wherever they land. The propagules consist of a stem-like structure with a bulbous cap and a small crown of embryonic leaves. Mangroves are superheroes in the fight against climate change and serve as symbols of resilience and adaptation. #Mangroves #TNForest #Climateaction

Supriya Sahu IAS

99,941 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

The year ends on a heartwarming note for us at TN Forest Department, as our Foresters united a lost baby elephant with her mother and the herd after rescue in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve at Pollachi. The little calf was found searching for the mother when field teams spotted her. With the help of drones & experienced forest watchers the herd was located and the tiny calf was safely reunited. Teams are still on ground for monitoring. Kudos to Ramasubramanian, CF, Bhargava Teja FD, Range officer Manikantan and the entire team 👍 videos FD TN DIPR Tamil Nadu Forest Department MoEF&CC #elephantcalf

The year ends on a heartwarming note for us at TN Forest Department, as our Foresters united a lost baby elephant with her mother and the herd after rescue in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve at Pollachi. The little calf was found searching for the mother when field teams spotted her. With the help of drones & experienced forest watchers the herd was located and the tiny calf was safely reunited. Teams are still on ground for monitoring. Kudos to Ramasubramanian, CF, Bhargava Teja FD, Range officer Manikantan and the entire team 👍 videos FD TN DIPR Tamil Nadu Forest Department MoEF&CC #elephantcalf

Supriya Sahu IAS

1,140,573 просмотров • 2 лет назад

Zero elephant deaths on railway tracks in the last two years in Madukkarai, Tamil Nadu, on the very tracks that once witnessed tragic losses of precious elephant lives. Last night, I was with my team at the Madukkarai AI Elephant Centre, reviewing the functioning of the AI early-warning system, which has enabled nearly 6,000 safe elephant crossings, showing that technology can meaningfully reduce conflict when applied thoughtfully. No system is ever perfect, but solutions like this show what is possible when prevention is prioritised.#AIforgood #elephants #MadukkaraiAIproject

Zero elephant deaths on railway tracks in the last two years in Madukkarai, Tamil Nadu, on the very tracks that once witnessed tragic losses of precious elephant lives. Last night, I was with my team at the Madukkarai AI Elephant Centre, reviewing the functioning of the AI early-warning system, which has enabled nearly 6,000 safe elephant crossings, showing that technology can meaningfully reduce conflict when applied thoughtfully. No system is ever perfect, but solutions like this show what is possible when prevention is prioritised.#AIforgood #elephants #MadukkaraiAIproject

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216,449 просмотров • 5 месяцев назад

Incredible sight ! A big shout-out to Loco Pilot Das and Assistant Loco Pilot Umesh Kumar of the 15959 Kamrup Express for their swift and heroic action on 16th October in saving a herd of about 60 elephants crossing the railway tracks between Habaipur and Lamsakhang by applying emergency brakes. Pilots were alerted through a Artificial Intelligence based Detection System which comprehensively covers the track. This incident spotlights the importance of technology to prevent such near-misses. Tamil Nadu’s AI-based surveillance system implemented by us in Madukkarai, Coimbatore has also successfully prevented elephant-train collisions through 24/7 monitoring with thermal cameras and real-time alerts. Implementing similar solutions across vulnerable tracks can significantly reduce fatalities and enhance coexistence between wildlife and human infrastructure. Video मं.रे.प्र.लामडिंग, पू.सी.रेलवे / DRM LUMDING NFR #elephants #madukkarai #wildlifeconservation #AIinwildlifeconservation Tamil Nadu Forest Department

Incredible sight ! A big shout-out to Loco Pilot Das and Assistant Loco Pilot Umesh Kumar of the 15959 Kamrup Express for their swift and heroic action on 16th October in saving a herd of about 60 elephants crossing the railway tracks between Habaipur and Lamsakhang by applying emergency brakes. Pilots were alerted through a Artificial Intelligence based Detection System which comprehensively covers the track. This incident spotlights the importance of technology to prevent such near-misses. Tamil Nadu’s AI-based surveillance system implemented by us in Madukkarai, Coimbatore has also successfully prevented elephant-train collisions through 24/7 monitoring with thermal cameras and real-time alerts. Implementing similar solutions across vulnerable tracks can significantly reduce fatalities and enhance coexistence between wildlife and human infrastructure. Video मं.रे.प्र.लामडिंग, पू.सी.रेलवे / DRM LUMDING NFR #elephants #madukkarai #wildlifeconservation #AIinwildlifeconservation Tamil Nadu Forest Department

Supriya Sahu IAS

660,801 просмотров • 1 год назад

Coimbatore Forest Division team has successfully rescued a wild female elephant that had slipped into marshy soil near Kuppanur village. As she is weak and exhausted, medical care is being provided with dedicated field teams remaining on-site. Expert team is monitoring her well being #TNForest #Elephants

Coimbatore Forest Division team has successfully rescued a wild female elephant that had slipped into marshy soil near Kuppanur village. As she is weak and exhausted, medical care is being provided with dedicated field teams remaining on-site. Expert team is monitoring her well being #TNForest #Elephants

Supriya Sahu IAS

143,860 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

The Circle of life continues #TheElephantsWhisperers Bomman & Bellie are now foster parents to another orphaned baby elephant from Dharmapuri,now in #Mudumalai after Team #TNForest tried its best to reunite the 4 months old calf with herd. We are happy he is in safe hands. vc-ss

The Circle of life continues #TheElephantsWhisperers Bomman & Bellie are now foster parents to another orphaned baby elephant from Dharmapuri,now in #Mudumalai after Team #TNForest tried its best to reunite the 4 months old calf with herd. We are happy he is in safe hands. vc-ss

Supriya Sahu IAS

985,403 просмотров • 3 лет назад