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A Voice for Conservation: Protecting India's Wildlife

bySaloni TirodkarAvailable onlineStarts from₹2,500 per pet / sessionView full gallery

Photography is my lens, but advocacy is my purpose. From urban wetlands in Mumbai to fragile mountain habitats, I work to protect the wild places and species that cannot speak for themselves.

This video shows the devastating impact of water hyacinth on Juhu's lake, with before and after satellite imagery. It's a stark visual of an ecosystem in crisis.

A personal appeal from me to help save the Juhu Pawan Hans lake. This habitat is critical for countless birds and fish, and it's disappearing before our eyes.

My fight to save the lake was featured in the Mid-day newspaper. Spreading awareness is a crucial step in protecting our urban wetlands and the wildlife that depends on them.

A Red Panda, an endangered species and the state animal of Sikkim. This is why I advocate against zoos; these beautiful, shy animals belong in the wild, not in enclosures.

A throwback to 2009, when I was helping a lost Olive Ridley Sea Turtle hatchling find its way to the ocean. Conservation work has been a part of my life for a long time.

A mother Sloth Bear carrying her cubs on her back in Tadoba. These animals are classified as Vulnerable, making sightings like this incredibly special and important to protect.

An adorable and fluffy Nilgiri Tahr kid. This species is Endangered, and protecting their fragile mountain habitat is essential for their survival.

A touching moment between two Orangutans and a visitor. While the interaction is beautiful, it also serves as a reminder that these critically endangered animals are losing their natural habitats.

A rare sighting of a Striped Hyena in the Bhigwan Grasslands. Classified as Near Threatened, these unique animals are often misunderstood and face numerous threats.

A peaceful walkway through the mangrove forest at Bhandup Pumping Station. Mangroves are vital ecosystems that protect coastlines and support immense biodiversity.

About A Voice for Conservation

My conservation work is deeply personal and rooted in the reality of our changing environment. Take the lake inside Juhu's Pawan Hans airport; what you see in these images is an ecosystem struggling under the weight of water hyacinth and pollution. When I advocate for these habitats, it comes from years of field observation and direct experience dealing with local authorities. This isn't just about documenting nature, it is about identifying the specific ecological triggers that allow our local biodiversity to thrive or collapse.

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Saloni Tirodkar

Available onlineStarts from ₹2,500 per pet / session

I'm Saloni. I’ve spent years following everything from Ranthambore’s tigers to the birds in my own backyard. My home is the forest, and I’m here to help you understand the wild world and the urgent need to protect it.

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