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The "Re-introduction" of African Cheetah in India - A rhetoric or bringing back India's lost glory? Cheetahs have been declared extinct in the Indian Subcontinent the year we got our independence. Yes, the fastest land predator on earth was once seen in India. Not only was it seen, it was a unique subspecies altogether. In a historic nod, India has decided to bring back its "lost glory" by "reintroducing" African Cheetahs into the grasslands of India. But is it a sound decision? Is it reintroduction or a vanity project? Will it run into more problems than help make India more biodiverse than it already is? Let's find out.   Host: Kalpapran Patowary   Get in touch with us! We would love to hear reviews and feedbacks from you! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalist_foundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalist.team   If you enjoyed the series please hit that like button and subscribe to our channel for more informative topics. Make sure you share our videos and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay updated! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYn4EV8y6Lq36jR-WC24Sw   Check out our website to stay updated from trails and adventures to blogs and everything Nature https://www.naturalistfoundation.org/   Thank You!

India's first multilingual Nature and Wildlife Conservation Podcast. Bringing you recent news, events, latest scientific research and government policies, tales from amazing personalities and gripping wildlife stories in relation to wildlife and environment conservation.

Today we have a very special guest with us! Dr. Antony Sir is a former Zoology professor from Christ deemed to be University, Bangalore. He has been a part of a lot of biodiversity surveys and research. Let's have a chat with our guest who has given much of his life to teaching students about nature conservation. So tune in your earphones and enjoy our talk.   Host: Muskan Fakir https://instagram.com/_.muskanfakir._?igshid=4xrexv5imrm1   Follow Our Guest on their and their organizations' various social media platforms to be updated!!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PUAntony Website: https://forestwatchindia.wordpress.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCIPfoI9XK8WjfVKghXC_ntg Instagram: https://instagram.com/forestwatch_india?igshid=1e1t68mytx3vx   Get in touch with us! We would love to hear reviews and feedbacks from you! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalist_foundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalist.team   If you enjoyed the series please hit that like button and subscribe to our channel for more informative topics. Make sure you share our videos and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay updated! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYn4EV8y6Lq36jR-WC24Sw   If you like our content please do support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation   Thank You!

Andaman and Nicobar islands that are known to us as natural get away from concrete jungles and busy life are now in the talks for a mega transformation by a proposal put forward by NITI ayaog. what will happen if this proposal is accepted? what about the indigenous tribes and flora and fauna? Today, our host will discuss this proposal as to what are they actually planning to do, the current scenario, and most importantly repetition of past mistakes   Host: Zeba Madani   Some articles for further reading https://bit.ly/3ami2YG https://bit.ly/3u250Hs https://bit.ly/3tZNAeU   Get in touch with us! We would love to hear reviews and feedbacks from you! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalist_foundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalist.team   Make sure you share our videos and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay updated! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYn4EV8y6Lq36jR-WC24Sw   If you like our content please do support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation   Thank You!

Our planet being almost on the verge of experiencing its sixth major mass extinction, the most recent one recorded to be 65 million years ago taking out the dinosaurs, it is now more than important for us humans to conserve our nature and natural resources as much as we can. If extinction is a natural process that goes on even in the absence of humans, why should we stop it? One answer is that species are now going extinct far faster than they used to. The extinction rate has increased a hundredfold over the last century, and we seem to be to blame. What can be done is saving and spreading awareness about the conservation of our critically endangered species. Today, our host will walk you through wildlife rescue which not only helps to save the injured or orphaned animal with minimum survival rate in the wild and extending their life but also how can that be helpful in conservation.   Host: Muskan Fakir https://instagram.com/_.muskanfakir._?igshid=s1kjkaqw5m8x   Content Writer: Vanishree Naik https://instagram.com/vani_naik29?igshid=1t5rmgylpwugn   Get in touch with us! We would love to hear reviews and feedbacks from you! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalist_foundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalist.team   Make sure you share our videos and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay updated! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYn4EV8y6Lq36jR-WC24Sw   If you like our content please do support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation   Thank You!

Hello and welcome to Season 3 Episode 2 of Voice of the Wild. Today we will look at certain Myths and Facts regarding the Cow Science Exam. Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA), which comes under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, was set up by the Centre in February 2019 and is aimed at conservation, protection, and development of cows and their progeny. RKA recently announced a first of its kind exam, 'Kamdhenu Gau Vigyan Prachar Prasar Examination' aka, Cow Science Exam. With the announcement of this exam, they have also released its controversial syllabus that talks about gold in cows' milk, the relation between earthquakes and cow slaughter, etc. In this podcast, we will decode this syllabus based on scientific evidence and find out is it really a myth or there some facts in the syllabus of the Cow Science Exam.   Host Zeba Madani   Get in touch with us! We would love to hear reviews and feedbacks from you! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalist_foundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalist.team   Make sure you share our videos and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay updated! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYn4EV8y6Lq36jR-WC24Sw   If you like our content please do support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation   Thank You!

The year 2020 has been relatively tough for everyone but has never been so good for the environment and new scientific discoveries. Every year new species are being discovered or re-positioned into new taxas. This year's rarest discovery would be scientists announcing the discovery of a new population of blue whales in the Indian Ocean which has never been seen or heard before!! Our Host, Muskan Fakir will walk you through the various whale calls, the newly discovered species, why are whales important and how can we protect them!   Host Muskan Fakir https://instagram.com/_.muskanfakir._?igshid=1h377q4fg73kb   Get in touch with us! We would love to hear from you!!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalist_foundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalist.team   Make sure you share our videos and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated.   If you like our content please do support us on Patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation

Everyone wants to look and feel just a bit expensive, EXPENSIVISH we want the feeling of luxury without paying the full price and that's where fast fashion found its market. We as humans have Aced the method of capitalizing even the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter where it's no longer just a need but somehow reflects your status in society. Even though the legacy brands like Versace, Louis Vuitton are keeping themselves in check a few fast fashion brands that basically sell their knockoffs are having a negative impact on the environment as well as human rights. Should fast fashion brands like Zara & H&M be allowed to continue the way they function?  And is there anything else that can be done? A few sustainable brands to check out #VocalforLocal Urth label Sparrow https://www.sparrowclothing.in/ Aarjavee https://aarjavee.com/ No nasties https://www.nonasties.in/ Ilamra https://www.ilamra.com/ SUI https://www.wearsui.com/ Doodlage  https://doodlage.in/ Host Vani Naik https://instagram.com/vani_naik29?igshid=95tfe8zfrrvh Get in touch with us! We would love to hear from you!!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalist_foundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalist.team   Make sure you share our videos and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated. If you like our content please do support us on Patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation

What is Sustainable Living? - A message from fellow humans -Sustainable living is not expensive if done right, in fact, ends up saving a lot of money. You don't need to go out of your way to be sustainable, just do how much you can because there will always be someone to tell you that you aren't doing enough. Progress with your own speed but try and live as sustainable as possible because it is our duty towards the planet we live on. Make sustainable living cool.   -Shop locally from small businesses. Find methods to incorporate indigenous practices of sustainable packaging such as the use of leaves stitched into boxes, etc. Keep checking the government policies being passed which have a major effect on our environment. Give your input if possible or at least spread awareness.   -The earth is not only for US. We have the responsibility to save our earth. We can't change our present bad situation. But our small habits can make a big difference. Start living a sustainable lifestyle through fashion and more, without causing any destructions to our environment.   -I think just spreading awareness about sustainable living is not enough. When you tell people about how their choices or actions affect them as well as nature as a whole, that's when they would realize how important this is.   -If we don't try to better our surroundings today then, when? It's high time we humans wake and try to do something useful for not only ourselves but the forthcoming generations as well.   -Be a little more aware and start with baby steps for a sustainable lifestyle. You live in this world too. Try to become more responsible and encourage others to do the same too.   -We need to adopt sustainable living if we want to provide a life and these same pleasures to future generations.   -Maybe learn how to make one's own daily use products, since they are not (or less) polluting and also good for one's health. Ongoing vegan. Zero waste periods   -Start it at home, start small, share with your parents or children about single-use plastic or switching off electronics when not in use.   -We are the only animals that are destroying our own habitats. The Earth needs us just this once, why can't we be there for it too!   -As humans we have always had greed for achievements, sustainable lifestyle is the material for which we must be greedier than ever!   -How beautiful life can be led while being a minimalist.   -Make others aware of pollution and pollutants.   -Start small. You can't make drastic changes   Host Debolina Sharma Muskan Fakir   Instagram (Debolina): https://instagram.com/debolina.d.sharma?igshid=11w14txgdjai6 Instagram (Muskan): https://instagram.com/_.muskanfakir._?igshid=eb77uupnhos1   Link to the Bioenzyme DIY Video: https://youtu.be/BWKQoNaeXIs Get in touch with us! We would love to hear from you!!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalist_foundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalist.team   Make sure you share our videos and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated. If you like our content please do support us on Patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation

Migration or traveling is an important factor that led to the development of man human civilizations. But do you know that apart from us humans, birds and animals also migrate! Their migration is not for education or traveling for a vacation but, it is to protect themselves from the harsh environmental conditions that they face. These migrations show us one of the most interesting and enchanting side of Nature! But how we, as the dominant species, can protect them as well as destroy them!   Host Zeba Madani   Get in touch with us! We would love to hear from you!!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalist_foundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalist.team   Make sure you share our videos and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated. If you like our content please do support us on Patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation

'Religion' is a big word, it can bring people together to create the most beautiful moments and yet it can destroy unlike anything. It plays different roles in all our life, it influences to bring out the best and the worst in us.  But as Religion is to Us, We are to Nature. We have the power as a species to conserve it or to destroy it. So in today's episode we will talk whether religion influences us and can it determine our views towards nature over generations?   Host Zeba Madani  Get in touch with us! We would love to hear from you!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalist_foundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalist.team Email: naturalist.team@gmail.com Make sure you share our videos and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated. If you like our content please do support us on Patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation

In recent times, with people having more time on their hands as well as a phone in their hands, everyday we hear something new. Be it trends or distress among the people. Since the beginning of the pandemic, when almost all the works were stopped, the MoEFCC continued its work tirelessly, giving clearances for projects for which  people cannot show objection. One of the iconic ones was the EIA Draft 2020. But, this hasn't stopped the ministry and is still continuing.  Recently, two protected and Eco-sensitive areas are under the radar of destructive development. The so called 'development' will not only endanger the lives of the wildlife but also the indigenous and local people who entirely depend on these ecosystems to survive.  In today's episode we will talk about the issues in Uttarakhand and Goa and what is happening there.  Host  Muskan Fakir Link to the petition https://linktr.ee/FFFIndia Make sure you share our videos and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated. If you like our content please do support us on Patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation

Every day the earth is facing a new crisis and time is ticking. Soon humans won't be able to keep up with the changing phase, unless we start to view things differently. It's time we recognize these threats and take the necessary steps to manage issues like the proliferation of invasive species, disappearing indigenous knowledge, extinction of species and many more. We need to start acknowledging the mistakes we did as a species and broaden our knowledge to understand the effects of this problem we created. We can still try to adopt sustainable practices before it's too late. In this episode and many more like this we try to create the awareness among our listeners to help you make this change.  Make sure you share our videos and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated. Content Creator and Host: Debolina Das If you like our content please do support us on Patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation

When we think about environmental conservation, the first thing that comes to our mind is wildlife. But this is an incomplete picture without the involvement of associated people, especially indigenous tribes. They are one with the biodiversity of India and we need to gain more knowledge about their involvement and sustainable cultures. This is a small step, more like an introduction to their impact and importance on the Indian forests. Stay tuned for many more stories about indigenous tribes in more detail in the upcoming podcasts. Content Creator and Host: Muskan Fakir Image provided by Hardik Parekh, follow him on instagram @iamhardik18 Be a patron and support our work https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation

In Conversation with Mr. Mayuresh Hendre Host: Vanishree Naik We are back after a short break and ensure a great experience ahead. This time we have with us Mr. Mayuresh Hendre who is not only a Naturalist but also an amazing photographer videographer, YouTuber and Nature educator. Watch the podcast to hear this amazing Jack of all tribes in conversation with us. He has some amazing experiences and adventures to share. So tune in your headphones and you will surely be motivated by his journey. If you enjoy the series please hit that like button and subscribe to our channel for more informative topics.  Also checkout his channel Way to the Wild https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAM__EIlO7_wqTF2gAz4ObA/featured We would appreciate your humble support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation

We have an amazing guest for you today. Mr. Sagar Mahajan has completed his MSc in Wildlife biology and conservation and is currently working with BNHS. We will be talking about his journey from being a student of Mechanical engineering to being a Naturalist at CEC BNHS, and his interesting experiences in the wilderness. So tune in your headphones and you will surely be motivated by his journey Our today's Host is Vanishree Naik If you enjoy the series please hit that like button and subscribe to our channel for more informative topics.  We would appreciate your humble support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation

Topics  1) 01:12 Overfishing in Sundarbans  2) 07:15 Greenland's depleting ice cover  3) 12:40 Encroachment in tiger habitats Content Creators Satyajeet Patil Muskan Fakir Shikha Pandey Host Masira Shaikh You can show your support by being a patron on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation

Today's episode is gonna be special because we have with us a young butterfly expert Sagar Sarang !! After almost a decade long research, his team discovered 70 forgotten species of butterflies in Matheran.  Let us have a chat with our guest who has given much of his time to explore the biodiverse locations across India.  So tune in your headphones and enjoy our talk !!  Host Debolina Das Sharma If you enjoy the series please hit that like button and subscribe to our channel for more informative topics.  We would appreciate your humble support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation

Topics 1. 01:10 Do animals have a sixth sense to Natural disasters. 2. 05:57 Invasive plant that is a threat to India's tiger habitats. 3. 10:24 Portable Microscope helps study wildlife and livestock diseases. Content Creators Gauri Joshi Vanishree Naik Chital Patel Host Vanishree Naik Support us on Patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation

Topics 1. 00:52 Volcanic eruption in Mount Sinabung 2. 06:10 Collapsing of last intact ice shelf of Canda 3. 10:06 Conservation projects for Asiatic lions and gangetic dolphins announced by PM Modi Content Creators Zainab Tatiwala Muskan Fakir Shikha Pandey Host Muskan Fakir Support us on Patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation