By Jonali Buragohain

In Mumbai’s famous Juhu Beach, coconut seller Rakesh spotted a flamingo entangled in a sharp manjha thread, desperately trying to free itself, and ending up injuring itself more grievously instead. He immediately called a local NGO which promptly rescued the bird.

In another incident, residents found a dehydrated Nilgai in Thane. The animal was in a state of shock. They immediately alerted the forest department which stabilised the bird. Both the flamingo and the Nilgai were later released back into their natural habitats in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Such rescues exemplify the crucial role that communities play in wildlife conservation. They are often the first responders to a rescue call. And, if made more aware through periodic outreach sessions, communities can play a significant role in not just conservation, but also in minimizing human-animal conflicts.

Read Full Story https://indianmasterminds.com/features/be-inspired/urban-wildlife-part-of-community-their-conservation-key-to-healthier-cities/