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Bombay Natural History Society
Bombay Natural History Society runs 1 checked opportunity for children on WiWit, based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
About
The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), established in 1883, stands as one of Asia's oldest and most respected organizations dedicated to natural history and conservation. Headquartered in Mumbai, the Society plays a pivotal role in studying India's rich biodiversity across various taxonomic groups, including birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, and plants. BNHS operates numerous field research stations throughout India, conducting critical scientific studies that inform conservation strategies. The institution actively publishes scientific journals and engages in extensive nature education programs designed for students and the general public, fostering environmental awareness. As a proud partner of BirdLife International, BNHS has earned recognition from the Government of India for its significant contributions to wildlife conservation. Through its Education and Nature Conservation division, the Society organizes immersive nature camps, specialized field courses, and vital awareness programs in diverse ecosystems such as tiger reserves, bird sanctuaries, and coastal regions.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- Nature Education Programs
- Nature Camps and Field Courses
- Conservation Education Centres (CECs)
- Field Course in Botany
- Vulture Conservation Programme
- Bird Migration Studies and Ringing Programmes
- Asian Waterbird Census
- National Dragonfly Festival
- Internship Programs
- Hybrid Courses (Ornithology, Herpetology, Biodiversity Conservation)
Achievements
- One of Asia's oldest and most respected natural history and conservation organizations
- Partner of BirdLife International
- Recognized by Government of India for wildlife conservation
- Designated as a 'Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation' (SIRO)
- Influenced laws like the Wildlife Protection Act
- Identification of seven Ecologically Important Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Areas (EIMCBAs)
- Long-term molluscan taxonomy research
- Contributions to up-listing Indian Skimmer's conservation status
- Established Vulture Conservation Breeding Centres
- Initiated the first systematic collection of fauna in India
- Publishes Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society and Hornbill magazine
- Influenced national biodiversity policies
- First to describe many Indian bird species
- Important Bird Area (IBA) mapping
Leadership
- Pravinsingh Pardeshi — President (IAS (Retd))
- Aditi Kothari Desai — Vice President (BNHS)
- Saurabh Singh — Vice President and Honorary Treasurer (BNHS)
- Dr. Bharat Bhushan — Honorary Secretary (BNHS)
- Kishor Rithe — Director (BNHS)
- Dr. Praveen Kumar Vashistha — Governing Council Member (BNHS)
- Dinesh Kothari — Governing Council Member (BNHS)
- Dr. Asad R. Rahmani — Governing Council Member (BNHS)
Opportunities from Bombay Natural History Society
BNHS Students' Nature Camp at Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
by Bombay Natural History Society
An annual residential wildlife immersion camp at Tadoba Tiger Reserve for school students in Classes 5-10 to learn ecological field skills and conservation awareness with BNHS naturalists.
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Quick Facts
- Type
- Educational NGO
- Founded
- 1883
- Opportunities
- 1 on WiWit
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