Project Timeline
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Mar 2016
The Dhole Project started with a crowd-funding campaign that helped raise $2000 towards the project.
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Jul 2018
We examined patterns and determinants of dhole distribution in the Western Ghats of India.
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Oct 2018
The Dhole Project was showcased at the Wildlife Conservation Network Fall Expo, California USA.
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Feb 2019
We were part of the 1st IUCN dhole meeting in Thailand, to assess dhole population and habitat viability.
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May 2019
We initiated the first long-term study to monitor dhole populations in the Western Ghats of India.
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Jan 2020
We undertook a global-scale review and meta-analysis of dhole–livestock–human interactions.
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Jul 2020
We created a strategic road map for conserving dholes in India using a spatial prioritization approach.
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Feb 2021
A milestone– we developed genetic, field and analytical methods to estimate dhole numbers in the wild.
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Oct 2021
We mapped dhole connectivity in India to help retain their movement routes across the country.
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Mar 2022
Back after a COVID-hit hiatus. Our dhole population monitoring work resumes in the Western Ghats.
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Jan 2023
We launched a new initiative to understand dholes in the agro-forests of India's Western Ghats.
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May 2023
We wrapped up a successful field season across seven sites in India's Western Ghats and three zoos.
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Jun 2023
We were part of the 2nd IUCN dhole meeting (Nepal) to update the Dhole Red List assessment.
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Jul 2023
We investigated how dholes compete and coexist with leopards and tigers across forestscapes of Asia.
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Jun 2024
We wrapped up yet another awesome field season across seven sites in India's Western Ghats.
Reports
Our reports are designed to provide our donors, patrons and supporters a glimpse into all our project activities. Annual reports are filled with cute dhole cartoons!