A Rocha India

This World Earth Day, we are reminded that the planet we call home is not separate from us it is the ground we walk on, the rivers that sustain us, the forests that shelter life, and the shared future we are responsible for shaping.

Conservation is not a single action or a single day. It is a continuous commitment to living more carefully, restoring what has been damaged, and protecting what still remains.

Let this be a day to reflect, reconnect, and renew our responsibility to the Earth together. 🌏

A quiet ripple in Bannerghatta’s waters has revealed something remarkable.

For the first time, Smooth-coated Otters have been confirmed from Bannerghatta National Park through field signs and a direct sighting of four individuals near a community reservoir. Their presence is a powerful reminder that even shared freshwater landscapes continue to support sensitive and often overlooked wildlife.

Findings like these highlight the importance of protecting wetlands and small water bodies that sustain biodiversity alongside people.

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A Rocha India is seeking a Field Operations & Canine Training Lead to support the Elephant Anti Depredation Dog Squad (EADDS) in strengthening field-based responses to human–elephant conflict across southern India. The position is based in Bannerghatta (with regular field travel) and plays a key role in advancing applied conservation practice at the frontline of coexistence efforts.

This role involves managing day-to-day operations of the EADDS centre, leading training of working dogs and handlers, coordinating deployments with Forest Department frontline staff, supporting elephant tracking and deterrence interventions, maintaining scent sample and field documentation systems, and ensuring high standards of canine welfare and readiness.

We are looking for someone with experience in working dog training and handling, exposure to wildlife conservation or conflict landscapes, strong coordination and observation skills, and the ability to work in dynamic, field-driven conditions.

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Salary based on qualifications & experience