Center for Wildlife Studies India

Discover India's biodiversity
India boasts rich and diverse biodiversity. Numerous wild animal and plant species make India's natural world truly special. The largest nature conservation organization in India is the Center for Wildlife Studies (CWS). CWS is dedicated to fostering harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. It achieves this through wildlife research, conservation activities, and the empowerment of local communities. Miranda and Krithi met at the International Wildlife Congress in Norway. Dr. Krithi Karanth is the Executive Director of CWS; the organization was founded by her father, and she continues his work with great passion.

How to combine research, poverty alleviation, and nature conservation
In agricultural areas of India, people and wildlife live in close proximity. When wild animals cause damage, it can have a major impact on the livelihoods of people living in poverty, creating a risk that they might want to kill these animals. CWS provides financial compensation to affected individuals for damages incurred and works with them to find solutions that allow humans and animals to coexist safely and harmoniously. Educational programs for children are also in place, ensuring the younger generation grows up with knowledge about wildlife. More than 1,490 schools participate in these wildlife education programs, reaching nearly 70,000 children so far!

Project LiON
The Lion-tailed Macaque is the most endangered monkey species in India. It is found nowhere else in the world. Fewer than 2,500 adult individuals remain, and their habitat is rapidly shrinking due to human impact. Urgent action is needed to save the species! Will you help enable research on the Lion-tailed Macaque and preserve the forests where they live?

You can help the Lion-tailed Macaques by:
- Making a donation to account NL50 INGB 0009 2637 84 (Stichting Cross Nature), stating 'India' as the payment reference.
- Signing up for our course (50% of the course fee goes towards nature conservation projects).
- Visiting the nature reserves protected by CWS India (feel free to contact us to plan your visit).

Watch this motivating video from CWS to learn more about wildlife conservation in India:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvN58ouA4u8