India, March 3 -- By Shadan Muneer

March 3 is designated as World Wildlife Day by the UN General Assembly. On this occasion, we celebrate the extraordinary diversity of life on our planet and acknowledge the urgent need for its protection.

Wildlife plays a crucial role in maintaining our ecosystems' health and our communities' well-being. However, many species face unprecedented threats due to habitat destruction, climate change and pollution.

To mark this World Wildlife Day, Star of Mysore caught up with Dr. P. Ramesh Kumar, a dynamic and fearless forest officer to gain insights into the significance of wildlife conservation.

Former Director of Bandipur Tiger Reserve and an Indian Forest Service (IFS) Officer from the 2007 batch, und...