Environment Conservation Group

  How Climate Change is Pushing India’s Endangered Animals to the Brink Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is happening now, and its effects are becoming increasingly evident in India’s diverse ecosystems. From the soaring Himalayas to the dense Western Ghats, rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and habitat degradation are driving many endangered species closer to extinction. India, home to a rich biodiversity and numerous endemic species, is witnessing alarming changes that threaten its fragile wildlife. 1. The Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest mangrove forest in the world, is home to the iconic Royal Bengal Tiger. However, rising sea levels due to climate change threaten to submerge large portions of this unique ecosystem. With the increasing frequency of cyclones and saline intrusion into freshwater sources, the tiger’s habitat is shrinking, forcing them into human-dominated landscapes...

SEEK - Save Endangered Endemic and Key Species - an epic journey traveling 60 days across India to study the endangered animals of India. This expedition led by R. Mohammed Saleem, President of Environment Conservation Group with team members Srinivasan, Abhishek and Sisir .  This expedition traveled across India documenting the endangered species and studying the conservation issues faced by them, they also visited various colleges and universities in India, Nepal and Bangladesh. The expedition traveled from the beaches to the highest motorable road in the world at Kardung la.