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🚨 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 🌳🐘🚨 The mining boom in Odisha, driven by massive profits, has unleashed an environmental catastrophe. ❌❌❌ Dr. Amar Patnaik, a former member of India’s parliament, concedes that the impact of unchecked mining expansion over the past twenty years is causing irreversible damage to forest ecosystems. He further explains, the failure to enforce regulations and the heavy penalties that follow, highlighting the desperate need for stricter enforcement and sustainable practices. ‼️🙏 "𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒄𝒆," part of the Asian Elephants 101 series funded by the National Geographic Society, exposes this urgent crisis. Watch this eye-opening short film to understand the full extent of the damage and join us in demanding accountability and change. Our forests and elephants are counting on us. 🌳🐘 We are deeply grateful for the support of the National Geographic Society. ❤️ . . . #elephantmatrix #elephantsofinstagram #endanimalcruelty #stopanimalabuse #bekindtoanimals #babyelephants #asianelephant #animalsofasia #worldelephantday #endangeredspecies #extinction #wildlifeconservation #elephantfacts #elefacts #animalfacts #asianelephants101 #asianelephants #asianelephantprojects #saveasianelephants #saynotoelephantrides #saveelephants #conservewildlife

According to #WII (#WildlifeInstituteOfIndia), there are over 4000 #GangeticDolphins which are thriving in the Ganga river basin! Interestingly, #UttarPradesh alone houses around half of the total population, with approximately 2000 Gangetic #Dolphins gracefully swimming in its waters. Dolphins are highly intelligent #Aquatic marine mammals. The unprecedented increase in its population levels is a good sign. As it indicates that the various conservation efforts are in the right direction. Furthermore, the presence of these beautiful creatures in the Ganga river basin indicates that water is getting cleaner. The Gangetic Dolphin were officially discovered in 1801 and are also known as Platanista Gangetica. As the name suggests, they are primarily found along the Ganga river basin. Ranging from the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of India, Nepal and Bangladesh. The Gangetic Dolphin has a long thin snout, rounded belly and large flippers. They are also known as “Susu” or “Hihu” for they are essentially blind and must surface every 30-120 secs to breathe. Thereby, making a unique “Susu” sound while exhaling. As they are essentially blind, they emit ultrasonic sounds to hunt small fishes etc. The Gangetic Dolphins are not just beautiful and intelligent creatures but they are also reliable indicators of a health of the entire river ecosystem. Thus, the government has been taking several steps to conserve them. #Ganga #NamamiGange 📍: Sharada Canal in Lakhimpur, Uttar Pardesh

🌟✨Vaitarna River 🌊🏞️🦈 👉A rare sighting of a bull shark attacking a fisherman in Maharashtra’s Vaitarna River marked the first occurrence of such an event 40km upstream near Manor. 🦈 Sharks typically swim only 7-8km into creeks and rivers. 👉Experts attribute the shark’s unusual presence to factors like sand excavation creating breeding grounds for fishes and favorable conditions during high tides. 👉Key facts about Bull Shark 🌟Known for their aggressiveness towards humans, considered one of the most dangerous shark species. 👉Habitat: Frequently found in tropical coastal areas worldwide, including shallow waters along coastlines. 👉Unique ability to tolerate freshwater and saltwater habitats, allowing them to venture into rivers and travel great distances upstream. 🌟Reproduces through viviparity, with embryos developing within the mother’s body and leading to live birth. ✨Conservation status: IUCN lists them as Vulnerable. 👉Vaitarna River: ✨West-flowing river situated between Mumbai and the Tapi River. ✨Originates in the Trimbakeshwar Hills of Nasik district, Maharashtra. ✨Receives most rainfall from the South West monsoon, with 98% of annual rainfall occurring from June to October. ✨The main tributaries include Pinjal, Ganjai, Surya, Daharji, and Tansa. ✨The entire catchment area lies within the Thane and Nasik districts of Maharashtra. ✨Drains an area of 2019 sq. km before flowing into the Gulf of Khambhat

Visit to Ras Mohammad about 0.9 hectare of mangrove forest covering a 1.16 km shallow channel at the southernmost end of Ras Mohammad peninsula. Near the mangrove and approximately 150 m inland, there are open cracks in the land, caused by earthquakes. One of the cracks is approximately 40 m length and 0.20−1.5 m in width. Within the cracks, there are pools of water, some with a depth of over 14 m. hosting the blind shrimp species.

Weeds and #invasivespecies often cause significant economic losses that are often overlooked and underestimated. When these invaders reach to higher altitudes, management becomes even more challenging due to the steep terrain and higher costs involved. It’s crucial to recognize and address the issues before it escalates.

Even trees know to conserve water..How is the human so ignorant to use and abuse maximum water and yet not conserve it.... How long will we be looked after by our nature.... #climatechange #waterconservation #environment #trees

In the quest for progress, we often overlook the profound wisdom that predates modern technology. #Nature, in its resilient splendor, heals and rejuvenates, setting a standard for sustainability that we strive to match. #Indigenous communities around the world hold the keys to empathetic intelligence—a deep-rooted understanding of living in harmony with the #environment. Their practices, honed over centuries, teach us that preservation is not just about sustaining resources, but about nurturing a relationship with the #earth. As we advance, let's embrace this wisdom, blending it with our innovations for a future where technology and nature coexist in balance. It's time we learn not just to harvest, but to cherish and protect nature for generations to come. As #Sustainability #IndigenousWisdom #EmpatheticIntelligence Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Andhra Pradesh Environment and Forest Department Winrock International

Indigenous Knowledge has immense potential to actively contribute in resolving water crisis.

Nature at its best and the power of local wisdom.

Nature is indeed amazing in every aspect.