After hearing about the new foreign person in town working with wildlife, the children at the Computer Education Centre at 24 UP, PAC Batalian, wanted to know more.
We were approached by Davendra Singh, the coordinator at the education centre that provides free computer education to all the PAC paramilitary force staff members’ children. He asked if we could give a small presentation to the children, telling them about wildlife conservation and the work we do. Gladly, we obliged!
We were greeted by 25 students when we entered the classroom, all sat quietly and patiently in rows facing the front of the class; being a Sunday, they children had come in especially which showed great dedication and hope.
We began by showing a short video on the plight of the leopard in India and the challenges it faces particular in human/ leopard conflict. We then watched short footages on bear related issues including the relocation of a mother bear and her two cubs as well as information about bear baiting and street performances. The children were then talked through a range of photos all taken on behalf of the Pehal Society which showed various wildlife issues within India.
The students were then asked if any of them had ever thought about working in wildlife, at which one boy, Prashand, couldn’t raise his hand quick enough. Throughout the presentation he showed great interest and passion and even at times tested our knowledge on certain species. The students were given an opportunity to interact and ask questions; some of the students wanted to know how to pursue a career in wildlife. Other students asked questions on anacondas and myths about snakes.
Unfortunately, just as the children seemed to be getting warmed up and more open to speak and ask questions, our time was cut short due to a prior engagement. We therefore, left them wanting to know more which was very encouraging. Coordinator, Davendra Singh exclaimed, “the children seemed very interested in wildlife and some have already requested to know more and want to watch more videos’
We are now in the process of making copies of certain wildlife videos in order to give to the class.
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