About us

Wildlife First is a conservation advocacy organization that has been intensively campaigning for nearly two decades in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot in South India. Wildlife First is headed by K.M.Chinnappa, a decorated Forest Officer whose life time effort significantly contributed to the recovery of Nagarahole, which is now acknowledged as one of....
Protecting Wildlife Reserves

After nearly four decades of tiger conservation,
there is a body of knowledge on how to tackle the problems. We now know that for most Reserves, the time tested multi-tiered protection system of foot patrols, mobile patrols and anti-poaching camps with sufficient trained staff, properly equipped and operating under motivated leadership can effectively deal with poaching.
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SC: Evict 39 resorts in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris elephant corridor - The Times of India Oct 15, 2020
Describing elephants as “keystone species” for survival of Indian forests and other animals, the Supreme Court on Wednesday...