Photo Feature
The Black and White of It
<p>The marshes of Hanle in Ladakh were once a key breeding ground for the near-threatened Black-necked Crane <em>Grus nigricollis</em>. Today, this wetland–grassland mosaic is steadily shrinking under expanding settlements, grazing, tourism, free-ranging dogs, and climate change, threatening the crane’s survival. Conserving this high-altitude ecosystem is vital to protect the unique wildlife it supports.</p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Photo: Puskar Basu/Sanctuary Photolibrary.</span></strong></p>