Centre For Wildlife Studies

Vulture populations numbered about 1 crore in the 1970s, now number less than a lakh. A dramatic decline of up to 95%! 

Dr. Manigandan Selvaraj, our senior research fellow, is studying vulture habitat use and requirements in the Nilgiri Biosphere to understand the threats to this critical vulture population and develop long-term conservation strategies.

Help him secure the future of vultures to ensure they don’t disappear like the dinosaurs.

In these last few hours, we are counting on your crucial support. Every contribution brings us closer toward securing matching prizes!

Our young scientists like Manigandan study a broad array of species from mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and other wildlife, as well as human dimensions of conservation. Please support them in raising ₹20,00,000 to be able to continue their important conservation research.

Learn more about exciting and crucial research done by our other doctoral fellows:

Ishika Ramakrishna is working to better understand primate behaviours, the history of their relationships with local people, and effectively chart conservation plans for vulnerable primates and their habitats in Northeast India. Click here to learn more!

Sikha Hariharan is working to understand how human activities affect the magnificent lion-tailed macaques and their only source of natural food and shelter. This research is vital in keeping the remaining ~3,500 macaques in the wild alive. Click here to learn more!

Simran Prasad, our amazing doctoral fellow, is on a mission to understand trends in human and elephant injuries and deaths in the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve of the Western Ghats to create long-term solutions that foster tolerance toward these gentle giants in high-conflict areas. Click here to learn more!

Shreya Ray is among the first few scientists working to understand the human-mammal relationships in the hills of Northern West Bengal. By promoting practices that foster coexistence, she aims to find the right balance between the well-being of people and mammals. Click here to learn more!

Aishwarya Anilkumar aims to build a foundation to scientifically understand where elephants are found across the Western Ghats and the threats they face to develop pragmatic conservation strategies. Click here to learn more!

Yashendu Joshi is working to understand how otters are thriving in Anand city, Gujarat, and how their behaviours and diets differ from "wild" populations to gather invaluable insights that will guide wildlife conservation efforts. Click here to learn more!

Chandan Pandey is utilizing cutting-edge technology to study the factors that influence species like the Chital, Sambar, Gaur, Elephant and Muntjac to safeguard their future and maintain the delicate balance of our ecosystems. Click here to learn more!