Nature Conservation Society launches 2025 wildlife calendar in Coimbatore

2025 wildlife calendar by Nature Conservation Society Coimbatore features animal photos, environmental dates, and addresses human-wildlife conflict.

The Nature Conservation Society, Coimbatore, released its 2025 wildlife calendar on Tuesday, with D. Venkatesh, Conservator of Forest and Field Director of Anamalai Tiger Reserve, unveiling the calendar in Coimbatore.

The calendar features photographs of animals taken by wildlife photographers from the city and provides information about important dates related to the environment, forests, and wildlife.

Mr. Venkatesh addressed the issue of human-wildlife conflict, explaining that a major cause was human encroachment on the migratory routes of elephants and other wildlife. He highlighted the increase in human settlements near reserve forest boundaries over the past decade, including educational institutions and resorts falling within elephant corridors. “The key to reducing and preventing further human-animal conflict lies in stopping further encroachment into these territories. While we cannot undo what has already been done, we can prevent additional damage. Elephants are not the villains in this scenario, it’s the development of habitats that is the issue, driven by urbanisation,” said Mr. Venkatesh during the event at Clusters Media College in the city.

NCS President N.I. Jalaluddin emphasised that the calendar was designed to raise awareness among the public and students about the importance of wildlife, birds, nature, and water bodies.

Over 200 students from various educational institutions, along with members of NCS, wildlife photographers, and Forest Department officials were present.