Krystelle Dsouza

The Better India • 18th August 2026

For 27 Years, These Ecologists Guarded a Nilgiris Forest by Removing What Was Killing It

Longwood Shola, one of the Nilgiris' last surviving native forests, owes much of its revival to citizens who spent decades protecting it from invasive species, illegal felling and neglect. Their story is proof that restoring forests often begins by simply giving nature the chance to recover.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

A Manipur Tribe Turned From Hunters Into Protectors of a Rare Bird & Its Habitat

Jessami, a remote village in the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot, is home to the Chakhesang, a Naga warrior tribe renowned for their hunting traditions.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

How Ghost Crabs Are Keeping Chennai’s Elliot’s Beach Spotless

A walk along the beach will introduce you to adult horn-eyed ghost crabs (Ocypode brevicornis) native to the Indian Ocean.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Rajasthan’s Desert Communities Are Saving Godawan, the Great Indian Bustard From the Edge of Extinction — Here’s How

This unique conservation programme sees the coming together of the Bishnoi community, forest officials, and wildlife teams to ensure the survival and thriving of the Godawan, the Great Indian Bustard.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Locals Turned Wildlife Protectors Are Safeguarding 101 Corridors To Help Elephants Move Safely

Think of an elephant corridor as a conduit, a migratory route from one habitat to another. But what happens when roads are built over these routes? This unique project is mapping out elephant corridors to ensure gentle giants can migrate without clashing with communities.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

This Bengaluru Team Has Rescued & Rehabilitated 14800 Birds Hurt by Kite Manjha

Birds bear the brunt of fractured wings, lacerations, and neck injuries due to the banned manjha that continues to be used in kites. An NGO, PfA Wildlife Hospital in Bengaluru, is helping the birds recover.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

In Kargil, Local Youth Are Protecting Homes From Himalayan Brown Bears With Smart Solutions

In Kargil, WWF-India works with local youth to reduce brown bear conflict using simple tech and strong research, helping families and wildlife live safely on the same land.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

In Pics: 12 Rare & Stunning Shots Captured By Wildlife Photographers Across the World

Wildlife photographers Rohit and Kalyan Varma share 12 stunning shots from their repository at Nature inFocus, a collective of like-minded wildlife enthusiasts from across the world.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

‘AI for Bharat’ on World Wildlife Day: AI Innovation Saves Lives By Reducing Human Animal Conflict

Valiance is championing data and AI to find a solution to human-wildlife conflicts that have been plaguing India's villages for decades, especially around tiger reserves. Their 'Wildlife Eye' is a novel innovation that is helping the villagers of Chandrapur in Maharashtra.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Couple Uses 3D-Printed Claws & Jaws to Save Arunachal's Endangered Wildlife

Nabam Bapu and Likha Nana started Arunachal Ivory and Ornaments to protect wildlife in northeast India. They use 3D printing to preserve the traditional practice of using animal hide and teeth in garments and gear, by creating realistic, eco-friendly replicas of tiger and leopard jaws, hornbill beaks, and more.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

‘It All Began With 1 Click on My Dad’s Camera’: How I Built a Career in Wildlife Photography

What started with experimenting with his father’s camera turned into a passionate career in wildlife photography. Parag Bhatt shares his views on the wild and how budding photographers can test their strengths.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

This Brave Forest Guard Took on Poachers in the 1900s & Helped Protect Kaziranga National Park

Long before Kaziranga became a national park, a brave tribal forest guard named Mahi Chandra Miri took on poachers and protected its endangered wildlife with nothing but courage and conviction. His forgotten fight in the 1900s laid the foundation for one of India’s most iconic conservation success stories. Here's his incredible tale.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Watch! These Sacred Groves Protected by Local Communities Are Oases for Wildlife in Rajasthan

Rajasthan’s sacred groves, orans, stand as living testaments to community-led conservation — where people, wildlife, and tradition coexist in a fragile yet enduring balance.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

What a Student From Bhopal Learned While Filming How Pench’s Villagers Live With Tigers

From bagh-rakhi to pedalling through Pench with a song of hope, the forest department in Pench National Park is ensuring villagers become more aware of the wilderness that surrounds them.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

The Young Volunteers Helping Bhopal and Its Tigers Live Peacefully Together

A community-led initiative in Bhopal is empowering young volunteers to protect tigers and prove that coexistence between people and the wild is possible.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Meet the Artist Who Spent 2 Decades Protecting Jaipur’s Chandlai Lake That Is Home to 300+ Bird Species

Standing up to poachers, fisherfolk who drive away pelicans, and woodcutters who chop trees is Kishan Meena, who is ensuring the Chandlai Lake in Jaipur stays a welcoming home for migratory birds.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Meet the Kerala Teen Who’s Rescued 75+ Snakes & Inspired 9500 Kids About Wildlife

Homeschooled Kerala teen Ananya Vishwesh spends her free time exploring forests, rescuing snakes, and assisting the Palakkad Forest Department. With over 75 snake rescues and thousands of children educated, her passion for wildlife is inspiring the next generation of conservationists.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

Inside the Uttarakhand Community Where Bird Watching Has Turned Into a Sustainable Livelihood

From homestays to bird trails, Rathuadhab’s residents are proving that protecting nature can also mean sustaining livelihoods.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

From Snake Rescues to Safer Honey Collection: These Heroes Protect the Sundarbans

Trained to handle snakes, read animal tracks, and manage wildlife emergencies, local residents now lead the response when animals stray into villages. Their work is reducing conflict while keeping both communities and wildlife safe.

The Better India • 28th April 2026

In the Heart of Zanskar, Humans and Himalayan Brown Bears Learn To Share a Fragile Home

In Zanskar, where Himalayan brown bears and humans increasingly cross paths, survival hangs in a fragile balance. Through awareness and innovation, the Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust is helping both species coexist.