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Airavat Animal Welfare Trust

A non-profit organization working on nature and environment conservation around the Darjeeling Terai landscape and part of Dooars, West Bengal.

Mass Convention was held today regarding the Eco Sensetive Zone around our North Bengal landscape. We came after so many...
26/07/2026

Mass Convention was held today regarding the Eco Sensetive Zone around our North Bengal landscape.
We came after so many challenges, so many solutions.

The movement is going on.

Fantastic interaction session it was. Thank you "Avijit Sutradhar" for this wonderful presentation about current environ...
20/07/2026

Fantastic interaction session it was.
Thank you "Avijit Sutradhar" for this wonderful presentation about current environmental act and the role of Eco sensitive zone for the preservation of Wildlife and habitats.

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Thank you, God.Today, we observed the 5th Wildlife Remembrance Day in memory of our beloved friend, Kanchera, who lost h...
19/07/2026

Thank you, God.

Today, we observed the 5th Wildlife Remembrance Day in memory of our beloved friend, Kanchera, who lost his life five years ago during a fierce battle with Ashwathama.

On this day, we remember all the wild animals that have lost their lives due to human interference, negligence, and mistakes.

Let us pledge to make Wildlife Remembrance Day a globally recognized day of remembrance and unite in demanding justice and protection for every wild life.

Airavat "Wildlife Remembrance Day, 2026"

On the 5th anniversary of "Kanchera" and the first observance of "Wildlife Remembrance Day" on 19th July 2026, our Natur...
12/07/2026

On the 5th anniversary of "Kanchera" and the first observance of "Wildlife Remembrance Day" on 19th July 2026, our Nature and Science series continues with a new and important topic.

Join us through the link below to understand what Environmental Justice is and why it matters.

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Gratitude and AppreciationHuman civilization has depended on nature since ancient times for food, clothing, shelter, wat...
05/07/2026

Gratitude and Appreciation

Human civilization has depended on nature since ancient times for food, clothing, shelter, water, and livelihood. However, rapid population growth, industrialization, urbanization, infrastructure development, and the excessive exploitation of natural resources have pushed the environment into a deep crisis. Although awareness about environmental conservation has increased, research on environmental history particularly the environmental transformations of specific regions remains limited.

In this context, Dr. Krishna Barman's book, "Environmental History of North Bengal", presents an important, research-based analysis of the forests, rivers, land, population, and environmental changes across the regions of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Cooch Behar in North Bengal.

In the concluding chapter, the author warns that, "If the degradation, exploitation, destruction of nature, and the loss of biodiversity continue at the present pace, the very existence of all living beings will be under serious threat in the near future."

The book is scholarly, informative, and highly readable. It sheds light on a comparatively unexplored dimension of North Bengal's history and culture. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the author for this remarkable contribution. I believe this book will be widely appreciated by teachers, historians, researchers, policymakers, administrators, and general readers alike.

My heartfelt best wishes to Dr. Krishna Barman. For those interested, the book is available online.


A matriarch is an experienced female who has developed her leadership skills through repeated challenges and life experi...
25/06/2026

A matriarch is an experienced female who has developed her leadership skills through repeated challenges and life experiences. She may not always be the oldest individual in the group, but she is a figure capable of responding to different situations and guiding her family effectively.

In Asian elephant societies, several females within a herd or family group often possess similar leadership abilities. This demonstrates that leadership is not always confined to a single permanent matriarch. Instead, there are frequently experienced secondary leaders who contribute to decision-making, guide movements, and help maintain group cohesion. Such shared leadership enhances the resilience and adaptability of the family unit.


Different study. Let's capture their unique behaviour through secondary evidence. 🐘 🐘
24/06/2026

Different study.

Let's capture their unique behaviour through secondary evidence.

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22/06/2026

Why environment ?

Because of them. This is our "Airavat Bahini / ঐরাবত বাহিনী"

Join us for regular Haati Path / হাতি পাঠ class.
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Monday 9:30am - 5:30am
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30am
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30am
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30am
Friday 9:30am - 5:30am
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30am

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