Feeling incredibly fortunate to work alongside Field Director Sh. SK Singh, IFS, at Kanha Tiger Reserve. His dedication, vision for conservation, practical approach, and deep awareness of ground realities are truly inspiring. Thank you, sir, for all that you've taught me! #Happy2ndinning

वानिकी क्षेत्र के विभिन्न आयामों में उत्कृष्ट कार्य के लिए 46 वनकर्मियों को प्रशंसा सम्मान 'कमेन्डेशन डिस्क' से किया सम्मानित वन विभाग, मध्यप्रदेश द्वारा वन भवन भोपाल में आयोजित अलंंकरण समारोह Dr Mohan Yadav Chief Minister, MP Jansampark MP Dilip Ahirwar PRO JS Bhopal

Celebrating MPTFS Foundation Day! 🐾 Protecting tigers, preserving biodiversity, and building a future where wildlife and humans thrive together. 🌍💚 Since 1997, MPTFS has been a cornerstone of tiger conservation and safeguarding Madhya Pradesh’s rich natural heritage. #MPTFS

Kanha Tiger Reserve has successfully released a male tiger into the wild after a three-year rewilding effort. The tiger cub, then about 4-5 months, was rescued from villagers in a village in Seoni district in May 2022 and brought to Kanha Tiger Reserve for rewilding.

Our Roots Run Wild - The History of the Highlands of Central India, is out after 8 yrs of writing. Published by The Alcove Publishers, it aims to cover the cultural & natural history of C India in 500 pgs, the Baiga community leading the story. A QnA in 10 tweets to help you consider it:

15 रूपए का रेल नीर पीकर, चार हज़ार रुपए का ब्लैक वॉटर पीने वाले King Kohli क़ो रेलवे के सीनियर टिकट कलेक्टर हिमांशु सांगवान ने 6 रन पर ही पेल दिया, बोले तो Bold कर दिया, अब हिमांशु सांगवान ने कहा है कि, ये मेरे लिए किसी सपने के सच होने जैसा है, क्योंकि विराट कोहली पूरे देश के

Basic Trauma Management Training session is being conducted at Kanha Tiger reserve with the help of a team of WCT. The session covers essential first-aid tech,CPR using a dummy, snakebite management and burn treatment, fracture handling, heart attack response & rescue procedures.

Congratulations to team Pench Tiger Reserve. This quickwitted action again proved the efficacy of Department of Forest, MP rescue teams. This operation showcased the balance between safeguarding of wildlife and conflict management.

📢 Preparations are underway for the #State #VultureCount 2025, scheduled from February 17-19. #Training sessions are being conducted at Kanha Tiger Reserve to equip field staff with census techniques, methodologies, and precautions for effective #vulture monitoring. 🦅📊

At #ICCON2025, Hon’ble Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav felicitated the 8 recipients of the ICCON Equipment Grant — a proud moment celebrating India’s next generation of field-based researchers. 🌱🧭 Each awardee received ₹25,000 worth of essential equipment to support critical

Shravana Goswami – Demography of Chital (Axis axis) in moist deciduous forest of Central India. Shravana’s long-term study in Kanha shows 77% first-year fawn mortality, no sex-based survival difference. Key data to guide tiger prey management. #Chital #TigerConservation

Omkar Nar – Guiding Balance: Conservation through Understanding Prey-Predator Dynamics Using Spatial Modelling Tiger density increases with prey until ~75/km², then levels off. Study calls for focused prey augmentation, habitat restoration, and invasive control. #PredatorPrey

Bhaskar Bhandari – Comparative evaluation of short and long-term marking techniques in Gaur** Bhaskar compares Gaur tagging strategies - ear tags & neckbands hold up long-term; hair trims & horn sleeves are short-term fixes. Practical insights for field ID. #WildlifeTagging

Ritesh Vishwakarma – Restoring Giants: Evaluating the success of Gaur Reintroduction in central India From 50 to 181 strong in 12 years—Ritesh’s reintroduction study tracks Gaur success in Bandhavgarh. Adaptive management key to survival amid inbreeding & competition.

Jayanta Bora highlighted the vital role of small cats in ecosystems, sharing insights on the status, threats, and occupancy patterns of 9 small cat species across India’s tiger-bearing forests. 🐱🌳🧭 #SmallCats #WildlifeConservation #Biodiversity Jayanta Bora MoEF&CC Wildlife Institute of India

Ajinkya Deshmukh presented his research on the impact of seeding and controlled grazing on grassland restoration in Kanha, highlighting how these treatment practices can effectively manage and restore weed-dominated areas. #grassland #ecosysyem #restoration #conservation

🦌 Chital in Kanha sync breeding with seasonal forage—rutting post-monsoon, lactation after summer fires.🐅 Tiger births overlap with chital fawning, linking predator-prey cycles. Insights in Chital Ecology: rdcu.be/eupkg National Tiger Conservation Authority Wildlife Institute of India Kanha Tiger Reserve Shravana Goswami

#Tiger101- The skull of a Bengal tiger is robust, with powerful jaws, large canines, and sharp shearing teeth—adapted for slicing through flesh. Wide zygomatic arches support strong jaw muscles, vital for subduing large prey. बंगाल टाइगर का सिर मजबूत होता है, जिसमें ताकतवर

Tigers communicate using a range of vocalizations. A roar can carry over 2 km, used to mark territory or locate mates. "Chuffing," a friendly puffing sound, signals calm or greeting—especially between mothers & cubs. A flexible hyoid bone in their throat enables their deep,

From tiny, blind newborns to confident young hunters, a tiger’s journey is one of rapid growth & fierce learning. Under their mother’s care, cubs master the skills they’ll need to rule the forest one day. छोटे, अंधे नवजात से लेकर आत्मविश्वासी युवा शिकारी बनने तक, बाघ का सफ़र