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Research and conservation
This is based around Bannerghatta National Park and focuses on human-elephant
conflicts in the farming communities. We also monitor birds, plants and
butterflies around the Rampura and Kalkere wetlands.
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Wildlife trade investigation
We are working with the Wildlife Trust of India to investigate the illegal
trade in Indian Star Tortoises, as the trade is pushing the population ever
closer towards extinction. Read more
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Environmental education
The Urban Schools Environment Education Program
(USEEP) enables city children to become responsible stewards of the earth.
Throughout the year, we also provide workshops and
conferences to engage the wider community in caring for the environment.
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Field study centre
Our field study centre provides a convenient base for research into
human-elephant conflicts around Bannerghatta National Park as well as local
environmental education activities. Read more
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News
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Watch the new A Rocha India film:
This film focuses on the plight of farmers living close to the Bannerghatta
National Park whose crops are often raided by Asian Elephants (Elephas
maximus).
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Get involved
A Rocha India offers short term research placements for graduate or
post-graduate studies, as well as opportunities to volunteer in our practical
conservation work.
Alternatively, why not support A Rocha India's work by becoming a 'Friend of
A Rocha'.
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