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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Community-based Wildlife Conservation

Sandwiched between the world’s two most populated countries, the tribal lands of Arunachal Pradesh, India provide a refuge for rare and endangered wildlife, including the Clouded Leopard and Red Goral. In the Talle Wildlife Sanctuary, this conservation project partners with village elders and hunters of the Apatani tribe. Local people are trained to use infrared camera traps to document and monitor wildlife. This visual data encourages community leadership in conservation activities. This project also facilitates educational programs, conservation clubs for youth, and works with women’s groups to link conservation benefits with mother and child health and income generation.

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