A bird-watcher?s tips for conservation goals

Ornithologist Peter Kaestner has suggested reaching out to the ?aam aadmi? (common man) through ?charismatic mega fauna? such as the tiger and the elephant for long-term conservation goals in India. Conservation should be presented to the public in such a manner that they would understand it and relate it to their lives and ethos, he said.

?India has a very interesting tradition of living in harmony with nature. There are certain great challenges ahead for the country but I am very optimistic,? said Mr. Kaestner, who also happens to be the Consul-General at the US Embassy in New Delhi.

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Updated: February 17, 2012 — 7:38 pm

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