Shubhobroto Ghosh
Hi, I am Shubhobroto Ghosh, Wildlife Projects Manager for Animals in the Wild, World Animal Protection, India
Shubhobroto Ghosh is the author of the Indian Zoo Inquiry and the book, ‘Dreaming In Calcutta and Channel Islands.’ A journalist by training, he has had his writings published in many national and international publications, including the New York Times, the Hindu and BBC. He has been associated with a number of animal protection organizations, including Born Free Foundation, Zoocheck Canada, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and TRAFFIC/WWF India. He looks after research and technical issues involved in the Wildlife Not Entertainers campaign in World Animal Protection in India.
Turning the clock back on elephant display and trade at Sonepur?
The elephant is India’s National Heritage Animal and World Animal Protection has been working for decades to ensure this majestic wild animal remains where...
Saving Rhinoceros
A major threat to the existence of rhinos is poaching for their horns. Rhino horns are used to make dagger handles in Yemen and to prepare aphrodisiac medicine...
Pangolins and their conservation
There are eight species of Pangolins found in the world today, four species in Asia and four species in Africa.
Legal proceedings indicate animals may be persons
A recent Punjab and Haryana High Court judgment on 31st May 2019 states that animals can be considered as persons and are entitled to the same rights as humans...
A new age heralds for dolphins in captivity worldwide
On 10th June 2019, Bill S-203, a Bill to end further breeding, capture, import or export of whales and dolphins in Canada was passed in the House of Commons in...
