The Keyboard Conservationist

  🐾 Nauradehi: A Rising Star in Central India's Wildscape Nestled in the upper Vindhyan range of Madhya Pradesh, Nauradehi is one of India's most significant dry deciduous forests. Spanning over 1,197 sq. km, it was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1975, making it the largest in the state. Fed by the Bamner and Bearma river systems, this arid yet vibrant ecosystem forms a part of the Ganga-Narmada River basin, and today, it’s emerging as a beacon of hope for some of India’s most iconic and endangered wildlife. This is a representative image of a tiger from Central Indian Landscape 🐺 From Wolves to Big Cats: Rich Biodiversity Historically, Asiatic lions roamed these forests until the 19th century. More recently, Indian wolves held apex status here, a legacy reflected in the sanctuary’s wolf-monogram. Today, the wolves share their space with leopards, dholes, and an expanding tiger population. Long-term ecological studies by the State Forest Research Institute (SFRI) are und...