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Conservation.
Exploration.
Intelligence.

From ancient rainforests to coral atolls — building integrated ecosystems for wildlife conservation, marine ecology, immersive expeditions, and ecological intelligence.

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Who We Are

Faunterra is an integrated wildlife and conservation company spanning terrestrial wilderness, Andaman rainforests, and Lakshadweep coral ecosystems — focused on ecological education, biodiversity intelligence, marine conservation, and technology-driven systems.

18
Ecosystems
560+
Species Tracked
36
Coral Atolls
94%
AI Accuracy
572
Island Habitats

* Figures shown are indicative estimates drawn from publicly available conservation research, ecological databases, and field reports. They reflect the broader scope of ecosystems and biodiversity challenges Faunterra works within — and are not proprietary Faunterra operational data.

Conservation

A Living
Operational
System for
the Planet.

"Most conservation today is reactive. Reports come late. Data stays fragmented. Technology exists, but rarely reaches the field in a usable way."

Faunterra is building something different. We combine ecological intelligence, field science, open-source technology, AI systems, storytelling, and real-world conservation deployment into one connected ecosystem.

Not just awareness. Not just tourism. Not just AI dashboards.
A living operational system for the planet.

01

Intelligence Before Intervention

Conservation decisions should be driven by real ecological signals, not assumptions. Understand ecosystems deeply before trying to protect them.

Camera trap intelligence Species identification AI Heat mapping & movement Habitat change monitoring Long-term biodiversity data
02

Technology Built for the Field

Most conservation software is built by engineers far from forests and oceans. Ours is designed from the ground up around actual terrain conditions.

Low connectivity design Harsh climate resilience Remote deployments Rugged field workflows Tiger to coral systems
03

Open Ecosystem Philosophy

Conservation cannot become locked behind expensive proprietary systems. Biodiversity protection should scale globally — not commercially bottleneck.

Open-source frameworks Interoperable datasets Citizen science Community collaboration Transparent research
04

Conservation + Education Together

Every expedition, workshop, field deployment, dataset, and ecosystem story becomes part of a larger learning system. People don't protect what they never emotionally connect with.

Integrated field learning Ecosystem storytelling Youth engagement Emotional connection Research outputs
05

Ocean + Land Under One Intelligence Network

One ecological network. One intelligence layer. One planet — connecting tiger corridors, snow leopard habitats, coral reefs, and open ocean ecosystems.

Tigers & snow leopards Forest elephants Coral ecosystems Marine biodiversity Connected intelligence
Faunterra Conservation Network
WildLens AI
Camera trap automation, species recognition, population monitoring, and ecological heat mapping across terrestrial landscapes.
Oceanis AI
Coral reef mapping, coastal biodiversity intelligence, underwater ecosystem analysis, and open ocean ecological datasets.
Expeditions
Immersive conservation-driven journeys built around ecology, fieldcraft, scientific curiosity, and real ecosystem understanding.
Academy
Nature education for the next generation of explorers, scientists, creators, and conservation thinkers. Not textbook. Field conservation.

"Faunterra exists because the future of conservation will require more than passion.
It will require intelligence, systems, technology, and human connection with nature."

The
Ecosystem.

Five integrated verticals spanning land, coast, and open ocean — working in unison.

01

Conservation

Field projects, biodiversity surveys, coexistence programs, and conservation consulting across terrestrial and coastal zones.

02

Expeditions

Wildlife journeys, island exploration, birding, marine diving, and immersive nature experiences from Himalaya to coral atoll.

03

WildLens AI

AI-powered wildlife tracking, coral reef monitoring, camera trap intelligence, and ecological systems for land and sea.

04

Academy

Nature education, marine literacy, youth engagement, and educator training programs across forest and ocean ecosystems.

05

Marine & Coastal

Coral reef surveys, mangrove conservation, marine species monitoring, and island biodiversity programs in Andamans and Lakshadweep.

"The future of conservation belongs to those who understand both
the forest and the reef — and the intelligence to protect them."

— Faunterra Field Philosophy

WildLens AI

Built for
the Wild.

AI-assisted systems for wildlife monitoring, biodiversity intelligence, coral reef health tracking, and conservation operations — from tiger reserves to coral atolls.

Terrestrial Intelligence
Live Tracking

Tiger Landscape Dashboard

Real-time territory mapping and individual ID across core zones.

wildlens.faunterra.ai
3 active · Zone C-07 · Bandhavgarh
T-19 "Matkuli"▲ 2.3 km
T-31 "Raja"● Static
T-08 "Chakradhara"▲ 5.1 km
Biodiversity

Wildlife Heatmap System

Spatial density mapping for species distribution across protected landscapes.

heatmap · Q2 2024
Tiger detections247
Leopard sightings89
Camera Intelligence

Camera Trap Detection

Automated species identification from thousands of field camera images with precision AI.

CT-net · 142 active
Images processed4,821
Species identified31
Confidence94.2%
New individual● Yes
Marine Intelligence
Reef Health

Coral Reef Monitor

Continuous reef health scoring, bleaching detection, and thermal anomaly alerts for Lakshadweep and Andaman reefs.

reef.faunterra.ai · Lakshadweep
Live monitoring · 8 reef zones active
Sea surface temp28.4°C ↑
Bleaching alert⚠ Zone 3
Hard coral
68%
Soft coral
42%
Algae cover
15%
Oceanis AI

Oceanis AI

Automated identification of reef fish, sea turtles, dugongs, and invertebrates — Faunterra's dedicated underwater intelligence system.

oceanis.ai · Andaman North
Fish species ID'd128
Turtle encounters14
Dugong detected● 1 individual
Oceanography

Reef Mapping System

High-resolution benthic mapping, habitat change detection, and longitudinal reef survey data for marine protected areas.

bathymap · Lakshadweep Lagoon
Survey area4,200 km²
Mapped coverage78%
Change detected⚠ 3 zones
WildLens AI — Active Monitoring Zones
Reforestation Initiatives

Restoring
What Was Lost.

Through ReGreenEarth and SholaRevival, Faunterra leads large-scale ecological restoration — planting native species, rebuilding wildlife corridors, and reviving some of India's most irreplaceable forest ecosystems.

National Programme
#ReGreenEarth

"Reforesting India, One Native Species at a Time."

Trees Planted 68% of Phase I Target

ReGreenEarth is Faunterra's national ecological restoration programme — rebuilding degraded forest land, wildlife movement corridors, and riparian buffers across India through community-led, science-backed, species-appropriate native planting.

85K+
Trees Planted
240
Hectares
14
States Active
120+
Native Species
Community nurseries producing seed-sourced native saplings
Wildlife corridor restoration between fragmented forest patches
Riparian buffer planting along rivers and seasonal streams
Degraded grassland & scrubland ecological recovery
School & youth ReGreen engagement programmes
Satellite-monitored canopy growth tracking via WildLens AI
Western Ghats Initiative
SholaRevival

"Bringing Back the Misty Montane Forests."

Shola Patches Restored 42% Restored · Phase II Active

Shola forests — ancient, fog-drenched montane forests nestled in the high valleys of the Western Ghats — are among India's most threatened ecosystems. SholaRevival works to restore the shola-grassland mosaic, recovering endemic plant and faunal communities above 1,500 metres.

24
Shola Patches
380
Hectares
160+
Endemic Plants
6
Ghats Districts
Shola-grassland mosaic ecological restoration & protection
Endemic plant nurseries: Rhodoleia, Syzygium, Michelia & allies
Stream & riparian habitat restoration in high-elevation valleys
Nilgiri Tahr, Lion-tailed Macaque & endemic bird surveys
Invasive species (Wattle, Eucalyptus) removal programmes
Longitudinal climate & phenology monitoring in shola canopy
85K+
Trees Planted
Native, seed-sourced, field-planted
620
Hectares Restored
Across both programmes
280+
Species Reintroduced
Native flora & understorey plants
14
Active Landscapes
Across India's forest biomes
Academy

Observe.
Engage. Lead.

A premium hybrid experiential learning programme that builds future-ready student leaders through sustainability education, field engagement, biodiversity literacy, and research-driven projects — delivered inside schools.

Leadership Research Field Engagement Sustainability Publication
I
Leadership Intensive 3–5 Days In-Person

EarthLab
Leadership
Workshop

Immersive in-school sessions combining sustainability leadership, field observation, and collaborative challenge-solving.

Sustainability leadership sessions
Campus sustainability audits
Biodiversity & bird monitoring
Photography & storytelling
Waste mapping exercises
II
Mentorship & Research 3–4 Online Sessions

Guided
Project
Development

Students work with Faunterra mentors to identify sustainability challenges, analyse findings, and develop research-driven projects.

One-on-one mentor sessions
Sustainability challenge analysis
Project design & structuring
Presentation preparation
Documentation & outcome mapping
III
Field Engagement Applied

Real-World
Sustainability
Exposure

Students move beyond the classroom into field excursions, in-school interventions, and collaborations with environmental partners.

In-school sustainability interventions
Field excursions & nature trails
NGO & partner collaborations
Environmental systems exposure
Community engagement projects
IV
Publication & Showcase Impact Output

Research
Output &
Recognition

Student work is documented, showcased, and where selected, published — creating tangible portfolio and institutional impact.

Sustainability reports & research
Biodiversity documentation
Photography portfolios
Institutional showcases
Selected publication opportunities
For Students

Skills that open
doors beyond the
classroom.

Leadership & Future-Ready Skills
Teamwork, communication, analytical thinking, systems reasoning, and research documentation skills that universities look for.
University & Career Portfolio
Research outputs, sustainability projects, field experience, and documented leadership initiatives — increasingly valued by top universities and scholarships.
Real-World Experiential Exposure
Field engagement, mentor collaboration, and hands-on sustainability work that transforms classroom understanding into lived experience.
Sustainability & Biodiversity Literacy
Deep understanding of climate, conservation, biodiversity, circular economy systems, and environmental responsibility.
For Schools

A programme that
strengthens your
institution.

Strengthens Experiential Learning
Inquiry-based, project-driven, interdisciplinary learning that complements and deepens existing curricular frameworks.
Supports SDG & Sustainability Goals
Visible student-led sustainability initiatives and measurable impact outcomes aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Enhances Institutional Positioning
Future-readiness branding, publication and showcase assets, and stronger visibility among students, parents, and peer institutions.
Aligns with IB, NEP & CBSE Frameworks
Designed to complement IB CAS, NEP's competency-based approach, and progressive CBSE frameworks emphasising holistic development.
Programme Format
20–40 Students / Cohort Hybrid Model 3–5 Day Intensive 3–4 Mentorship Sessions Field Engagement Publication Component

"Learning sustainability
through action."

Bring to Your School
Coastal & Marine Ecosystems

Where the Forest
Meets the Deep.

From the ancient rainforests of the Andaman archipelago to the pristine coral atolls of Lakshadweep — Faunterra builds conservation intelligence at the edge of land and ocean.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Ancient Rainforests & Coral Seas

The Andaman archipelago holds one of Asia's most biodiverse rainforest ecosystems — home to endemic species, tribal heartlands, and coral reefs rivalling the Coral Triangle. Faunterra conducts species surveys, forest transects, mangrove mapping, and marine biodiversity assessments across this extraordinary landscape.

572
Islands
270+
Bird Species
45
Endemic Species
Tropical rainforest biodiversity surveys
Mangrove ecosystem mapping & restoration
Reef fish & coral surveys along the coastline
Sea turtle nesting beach monitoring (Leatherback, Hawksbill)
Saltwater crocodile & dugong habitat assessment
Endemic bird routes & wildlife camera networks
Lakshadweep Archipelago

India's Last Pristine
Coral Frontier

Lakshadweep's 36 coral atolls shelter one of India's most pristine marine ecosystems — a labyrinth of turquoise lagoons, live coral gardens, and deep oceanic channels. Faunterra deploys underwater monitoring systems, coral health surveys, and species tracking programs to protect this irreplaceable environment.

36
Coral Atolls
4,200+
Marine Species
105
Coral Genera
Annual coral bleaching assessment & monitoring
Reef fish biomass surveys & feeding guild analysis
Sea turtle population tracking (Green, Hawksbill)
Lagoon water quality & oceanographic monitoring
Shark & ray species documentation
Climate change impact longitudinal studies

Coral Reef Surveys

Standardised belt transect and point intercept surveys across key reef zones, with photoquadrat documentation and benthic composition scoring.

Oceanis AI

Oceanis AI deploys underwater camera systems for automated species identification, population estimates, and behavioural annotations across reef and open-water habitats.

Oceanographic Monitoring

Sea surface temperature, pH, chlorophyll, and turbidity monitoring with climate anomaly detection to support early bleaching intervention.

Oceanis AI — Marine Monitoring Zones
Expeditions

Into the
Wild.

Central India

Tiger Landscapes

Bandhavgarh · Kanha · Tadoba

North India

Himalayan Expeditions

Ladakh · Spiti · Kumaon

Avifauna

Birding Journeys

850+ species · Seasonal routes

Indian Ocean

Andaman Islands

Rainforest · Reef · Endemic Wildlife

Coral Atoll

Lakshadweep Dive

Reef surveys · Sea turtles · Lagoons

Remote Terrain

Overland Adventures

Off-grid · 4WD · Wilderness

Visual Storytelling

Photo Expeditions

Expert-led · Land & Sea

Marine Science

Reef Research Expeditions

Lakshadweep · Andamans · Nicobar · Citizen science + field research programs

Faunterra Expeditions — Destination Network
Field Journal

Stories from
the Field.

Marine · 10 min

Coral Bleaching & Climate: Lakshadweep's Hidden Crisis

June 2024

Ecology · 7 min

The Rainforests of Andaman: A Biodiversity Frontier

April 2024

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05

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06

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07

Brown Bear Ecology in Ladakh

Field Notes · Feb 2024

08

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Marine · Jan 2024

09

Biodiversity Field Notes: Central Indian Forests

Conservation · Dec 2023

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Faunterra.

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