New updates - camera traps!

To help our efforts to develop data-driven conservation strategies, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has generously contributed camera traps to support our research on the endangered Indian wolf in Pakistan. One of our outstanding team members, Omar Khayam, made this happen.

The Indian wolf, a lesser-known but critically important species, faces significant threats due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and lack of awareness about its ecological role. With the help of these camera traps, we aim to: - Confirm wolf presence: Document their movement patterns and behavior. - Understand habitats: Identify key areas requiring protection. - Provide actionable insights to reduce human-wildlife conflict. The data collected will be shared on Wildlife Insights, joining global efforts to monitor biodiversity and inform conservation strategies worldwide. Such partnerships between international conservation institutions and local researchers enhance scientific understanding and enable evidence-based conservation in underfunded regions like southern Pakistan.