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Wildlife Assn. of South India

@WASIIND

Estd. 1972 as a not for profit organisation engaged in river conservation

 Bengaluru, India
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Joined March 2018
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Podcast Link: https://lnkd.in/gDWYgKF4 Join us in this powerful episode as we dive into the heart...

Podcast Link: https://lnkd.in/gDWYgKF4 Join us in this powerful episode as we dive into the heart...

Podcast Link: https://lnkd.in/gDWYgKF4 Join us in this powerful episode as we dive into the heart of river biodiversity and conservation in South India with Sandeep Menon of the Wildlife Association...

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An article published in Kafila... about the Forest Rights Act and it's contentious relationship with Wildlife Conservation! kafila.online/2025/09/18/who…
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Gear up for the WASI nature immersion and snake awareness workshop! Experience an amazing day with nature, under the guidance of WASI experts and researchers. Register here for the fund raising event at a nature camp near Bannerghatta, on the 12th of Oct. shorturl.at/J5hK5
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Dammed If We Do: How India’s Giant River Fish Is Dying in Silence

Dammed If We Do: How India’s Giant River Fish Is Dying in Silence

What happens to a river’s soul when we stop its flow? The story of the humpback mahseer—a forgotten giant gasping for space in the Cauvery.

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Bridging boundaries: A conservationist’s journey to protect south India’s wildlife and ecosystems thehansindia.com/featured/su…
Bridging boundaries: A conservationist’s journey to protect south India’s wildlife and ecosystems

Bridging boundaries: A conservationist’s journey to protect south India’s wildlife and ecosystems

In this insightful interview, we speak with G Susheel, President of the Wildlife Association of South India (WASI) and author of ‘Rogues: Elephants, Maneater & Poaches.

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Save the mahseer cauvery

Save the mahseer cauvery

BENGALURU: It is not a one-day task or one man’s job to bring back a critically endangered species from the brink of extinction, but it surely takes one person

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Conservation of small species: A call to action newindianexpress.com/states/…
Conservation of small species: A call to action

Conservation of small species: A call to action

India has made commendable strides in protecting its wildlife, dedicating over 5 per cent of its forest area to Protected Areas (PAs), which include sanctuaries

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So proud of our guys... All their hard work getting supported and recognised by @SanctuaryAsia
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After years of horrifying ideas like building a "film city" there... Karnataka has finally declared Hessarghatta a conservation reserve!!! With some nudging by the Hon. courts and the State Wildlife Board, that WASI is part of.
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Calling young people aspiring for a career in conservation (fish & fresh water ecosystems)
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Just posted a photo @ Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary instagram.com/p/CoHCBXUMAAV/… – at Karnataka, India
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Awesome opportunity to take the story of River Ecosystem Conservation and the role of the Humpback Mahseer as a flagship species, to over a 1000 children. Thanks to @azimpremjiuniv and their #Riversforlife programme for facilitating the same.
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WASI fondly remembers Bola, who passed away yesterday due to a cardiac arrest. He was an invaluable part of WASI for 3 decades from the 70's. His contribution to Mahseer conservation, antipoaching and his amazing field work will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in peace.
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Just posted a photo @ Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary instagram.com/p/CdfTzcrraiT/… – at Karnataka, India

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Just posted a photo @ Regional Museum of Natural History Mysore instagram.com/p/CdvTyDhMCHa/… – at Mysore, India

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Snippets from the humpback mahseer workshop coming up. Stay tuned!
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Folks... Dont forget to tune in tomorrow. Dec 22nd, 4 to 5 PM meet.google.com/jsu-brtc-cce
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Caiman are known to be invasive. But are they a problem in the Cauvery river system? Or are we running the risk of allowing anecdotal reports to wrongfully implicate yet another native species?
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Earlier, we clarified that the jellyfish (L. Indica) occurring in the Cauvery are native and not an exotic invasive. Invasive species are problematic but anecdotal reports of invasives are equally problematic. Keep a lookout for tomorrow's myth buster from the Cauvery.
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The Cauvery in full spate. The beautiful Shivanasamudram Falls.
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