About
Holématthi Nature Foundation

Based in the state of Karnataka, in the south of India, Holématthi Nature Foundation works to conserve the wild landscape of Karnataka through research, community engagement, capacity building and awareness, and human-wildlife conflict-mitigation.

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Western Ghats, wildlife conservation, leopards

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Conserving
the wildscapes
of Karnataka

Western Ghats, Asian elephant, wildlife conservation

Conservation Projects

Meaningful, lasting conservation will have to be a holistic integration of solid research, empowered communities, effective policies and positive action.

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Publications and media

Now more than ever, communication forms a key part of conservation. Explore team HNF's contribution to scientific publications and media.

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conservation education, wildlife conservation, deccan plateau

leopard, wildlife conservation, habitat protection

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At HNF, researchers, scientists, educators, conservationists, artists, photographers, and storytellers come together to contribute to the protection of the wildscapes of Karnataka in different ways.

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Latest Updates

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Black leopard caught on camera at BRT Tiger Reserve

The elusive black leopard of the BRT Tiger Reserve, which was first documented nearly two years ago by the Forest Department, has made its appearance again.

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