Ear to the Wild Foundation: Our Key Activities

  • Securing Permissions

    Obtained crucial approvals from the Wildlife Institute of India, Ministry of Forest and Environment, and West Bengal Forest Department, facilitating our conservation efforts.

  • Technological Innovations

    Deployed bioacoustic sensors in forests to detect elephant sounds, enhancing safety by alerting train drivers of their presence.

  • Fundraising Success

    Organized a public auction that significantly boosted our funds, raising 65L from a mere 50K in record time.

  • Education and Awareness

    Launched initiatives targeting school children and leveraging social media to spread knowledge and foster a love for elephants globally.

  • Elephant Species Research

    Conducted in-depth studies by venturing into wildlife habitats, engaging with experts, and connecting with communities coexisting with elephants.

  • Understanding Human-Elephant Conflict Victims

    Focused on the socio-economic and psychological impacts on communities living on forest fringes, including low-income groups, tribals, and farmers.

  • Human-Elephant Conflict Studies

    Examined modern elephant diets, crop raiding behaviors, and elephant corridors, alongside historical conflict resolution methods like the 'Hulla Party.'

  • Great Indian Bustard Conservation

    Dedicated efforts to understand and protect one of India's most endangered species, fostering community engagement for wildlife protection.

  • Collaboration with Indian Railways

    Established a vital partnership with the primary stakeholders in preventing elephant-train collisions, creating avenues for collaborative solutions.

  • NGO and Conservationist Alliances

    Worked alongside esteemed organizations and conservationists to develop collective solutions for wildlife conservation challenges.

  • Supporting Elephant Orphans

    Investigated the circumstances leading to elephant orphanage, advocated for ethical training practices, and addressed the physical and psychological dangers faced by both elephants and mahouts.