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A national, science-led initiative for human–bear interface management & sloth bear conservation, advancing coexistence
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09/10/2026

🐻 Did You Know?

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Wildlife Institute of India SACON Coimbatore Wildlife Institute of India EIACP Programme Centre Eiacp India Indian Forest Service

06/10/2026

🐻 Connected Habitats, Thriving Wildlife

For sloth bears, connected habitats are more than just continuous forests, they help populations move, interact and maintain genetic exchange.

A study from the Vidarbha landscape found genetic exchange among sloth bear populations despite habitat fragmentation, highlighting the importance of protecting corridors and intact forest patches. As development and linear infrastructure fragment landscapes, maintaining and restoring habitat connectivity becomes essential for the long-term conservation of sloth bears.

Through technical support for habitat restoration and management, Project Sloth Bear works towards conserving the landscapes that sloth bears depend on.

Protect habitats. Restore connections. Help wildlife thrive. 🐻

Source: Gomes et al.(2024), Diversity

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Wildlife Institute of India SACON Coimbatore Wildlife Institute of India EIACP Programme Centre Eiacp India Indian Forest Service

05/10/2026

National Wildlife Week 2026 🐾

As we celebrate National Wildlife Week 2026, this year’s theme, “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife,” reminds us of the importance of keeping landscapes connected.

Linear infrastructure, urban and industrial development can fragment natural habitats into isolated patches, making movement difficult for wide-ranging species. Isolation can also reduce access to resources, increase human-wildlife conflict, disrupt breeding and genetic exchange, and leave small populations more vulnerable to disease and other threats.

Protecting and restoring wildlife corridors, along with incorporating wildlife crossings into infrastructure, is essential for keeping wildlife connected, healthy and resilient.

Why are connected habitats important for sloth bears? Stay tuned to find out.🐻

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Wildlife Institute of India SACON Coimbatore Eiacp India Wildlife Institute of India EIACP Programme Centre Indian Forest Service

25/09/2026

🐻 Sloth Bear Reel Competition | 6 DAYS LEFT!

Share your sloth bear story through a reel and inspire conservation.
🎥 Create. Capture. Conserve.

Deadline: 1 October 2026 | 11:59 PM IST
No entry fee | Maximum 2 reels per participant

Submit your reel through the link in our bio.

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Wildlife Institute of India SACON Coimbatore Eiacp India Wildlife Institute of India EIACP Programme Centre Indian Forest Service

24/09/2026

Guess the Wild Artists!🐻

In the wild, a scratched tree can be a message: "I was here"

Can you guess the artists in the final slide
Drop your answers in the comments.

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Wildlife Institute of India SACON Coimbatore Eiacp India Wildlife Institute of India EIACP Programme Centre Indian Forest Service

23/09/2026

Human-Sloth Bear conflict in Tamil Nadu🐻

A study in Tamil Nadu analysed 61 reported conflict incidents across 48 forest divisions (2016-2021) to understand where and when encounters were more likely.

The study found that 92.1% of reported incidents occurred within 10 km of forest boundaries, with higher predicted-risk areas in parts of the Nilgiris, Sathyamangalam, Coimbatore and Anamalai. Conflicts were associated with landscapes where forests, agriculture, plantations and settlements overlap, with incidents increasing during the monsoon and post-monsoon period.

Understanding where and when encounters occur can help inform landscape-specific conservation and community awareness efforts for safer coexistence.

The importance of such local action was also highlighted recently in the Nilgiris, where an awareness meeting was held at Kil Kundha to discuss ways to reduce human-Sloth Bear interactions.

Sources: Routray et al. (2025), Discover Conservation; The Hindu (September 2026).

Why Sloth Bears Enter Nilgiri Towns and How Waste Attracts Them
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Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Wildlife Institute of India SACON Coimbatore Wildlife Institute of India EIACP Programme Centre Eiacp India Indian Forest Service

22/09/2026

🐻 Sloth Bear Reel Competition | 9 DAYS LEFT!

Have a sloth bear story to tell? Now is the time.
Create. Capture. Conserve.

Submit your reel through the link in our bio.

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Wildlife Institute of India SACON Coimbatore Wildlife Institute of India EIACP Programme Centre Eiacp India Indian Forest Service

21/09/2026

🐾 Project Sloth Bear| 37th ARS

The Project Sloth Bear team is represented at the ongoing 37th Annual Research Seminar (ARS) at the Wildlife Institute of India. Utkarsh Prajapati, Senior Project Associate, is presenting the poster: “Understanding human-sloth bear interactions and community perspectives from species’ westernmost range in India.”

The study examines human–sloth bear interactions and community perspectives across 66 villages in North Gujarat and South-Western Rajasthan, covering Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary and Sundha Mata Conservation Reserve.

Based on household surveys, the study explores encounter patterns, community perceptions, bear responses during encounters and factors associated with reported interactions.

The findings provide valuable insights for strengthening human–bear coexistence and interface management, including bear-safety education, early-warning systems and community awareness.
Understanding interactions. Building coexistence. 🐻

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Wildlife Institute of India SACON Coimbatore Eiacp India Wildlife Institute of India EIACP Programme Centre Indian Forest Service

18/09/2026

🐻 Sloth Bear Reel Competition | Deadline Reminder!

Have you created your reel yet? 🎥

There are only 13 days left to participate in the Sloth Bear Reel Competition and showcase your creativity for sloth bear conservation.

Deadline: 1 October 2026

Create. Capture. Conserve.

Let your reel tell the story of the sloth bear and inspire people to care for its future.

Don’t miss the deadline, submit your entry by 1 October!

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Wildlife Institute of India SACON Coimbatore Eiacp India Wildlife Institute of India EIACP Programme Centre Indian Forest Service

17/09/2026

Project Sloth Bear | 19th IARS 🐻

The ongoing 19th Internal Annual Research Seminar (IARS) at the Wildlife Institute of India featured a presentation from the Project Sloth Bear team today.

Ashish Jangid, Principal Project Associate, presented the work titled “From the Westernmost Range to a National Initiative: Establishing the Baseline for Project Sloth Bear.”

The presentation highlighted the field work being undertaken to understand sloth bear habitat use and potential risk of human-bear interactions in north Gujarat and southwestern Rajasthan, with a focus on building a stronger baseline for planning conservation and management strategies.

A valuable progress and field insights from Project Sloth Bear. 🐾

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Wildlife Institute of India SACON Coimbatore Wildlife Institute of India EIACP Programme Centre Eiacp India Indian Forest Service

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