GREEN MINUTE NEWS:
There is need for display of murals and pictures of wildlife that are on verge of extinction in Koppal district. This district in Karnataka is biodiversity rich region and many communities play a vital role in wildlife conservation and co-exist with wolves to maintain the health of their herds.
In this regard, Sadik knk, wildlife conservationist & photographer has submitted a memorandum to Rajashekar Hitnala, Member of Parliament, Koppal, Karnataka. Wildlife and its habitat in this district has suffered due to hunting, poaching and illegal mining activities.
Apart from this, he has submitted the memorandum to Basavaraj Rayareddy, Yelburga MLA. and Koppal DC Naleen Atul.
According to Sadik knk who hails from Yelburga taluk, the murals of extinct wildlife in Koppal district should be displayed on the walls of public utilities like railway stations, bus stands, etc.
Koppal district is home to many wildlife species especially in its unique habitats of scrub forests, rocky outcrops and grasslands and they need protection from both authorities and people in whatever form possible.
He adds, the display of wildlife should be done at vantage points in the newly constructed railway stations at Talakalla, Itagi, Sanganal, Yelburga, Hanamapura and Linganabandi in Yelburga taluk, Koppal district so that many people can see it and know more about the fauna in their district.
Koppal district has lately emerged as a region for lesser known species. Further, this district is a biodiversity hotspot and has a diverse array of wildlife be it mammals, reptiles or migratory birds.
Despite protection and conservation measures in Koppal district, many a wildlife species are on the verge of extinction. The district is known for its unique endemic species that has has adapted to both grasslands and semi-arid grasslands and rocky terrain.
This includes wolves, hyenas, porcupines, golden jackals, blackbucks, wild cats, leopards, sloth bears, pangolins, smooth coated otters and other rare bird species. Sadik has been involved in the conservation of wildlife for about 13 years, and has been conducting programs on wildlife conservation in schools and colleges around the district.
Further, he has been actively involved in translating information about animals and birds in Kannada and also raising awareness in the social media. Well known conservationist and Deccan Conservation Foundation founder Indrajit Ghorpade has extended all support for his work, informs Sadik knk.
To bring in awareness about wildlife and its habitat, it is necessary for us to draw other wildlife pictures and murals on the walls of railway stations and other public spaces so that it is ingrained in the minds of future generations.
Sadik knk has further requested the South Western Railway officials to display pictures of other wildlife and its habitat on the walls of Talakalla, Itagi, Sanganal, Yalburga, Hanamapura and Linganabandi railway stations so that passengers and travellers can be sensitized too.
(PHOTO CREDIT: ALL IMAGES BY SADIK KNK, YELBURGA TALUK, KOPPAL DISTRICT, KARNATAKA)