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NWCSO Celebrates 72nd Wildlife Week at Nandankanan in Bhubaneswar
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News18•11-10-2026, 04:15
NWCSO Celebrates 72nd Wildlife Week at Nandankanan in Bhubaneswar
- •The Nature and Wildlife Conservation Society of Odisha partnered with Nandankanan Zoological Park to celebrate the 72nd Wildlife Week 2026 under the theme Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife.
- •The event focused on habitat connectivity, biodiversity protection, and addressing challenges like man-animal conflict with insights from retired Indian Forest Service officers.
- •Discussions highlighted the ecological significance of dolphins and the critical need for coordinated public and institutional efforts in wildlife conservation.
- •Winners of an Odia essay competition held at the Foresters Training School in Ghatikia were awarded prizes during the celebration ceremony.
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The 72nd Wildlife Week celebration at Nandankanan was organised under the theme “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife,” which highlights the importance of connected habitats in protecting wildlife populations and conserving biodiversity.
The programme was attended by retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers, including NWCSO President Saroj Kumar Patnaik, Working President Anup Nayak, and Nandankanan Zoological Park Deputy Director Pradeep Mirase, alongside society members, forester trainees, and zoo staff.
During the event, BK Patnaik delivered a talk addressing man-animal conflict as a major conservation challenge, while Anup Kumar Nayak spoke about the ecological significance and importance of dolphins in the ecosystem.
