Radheshyam Bishnoi
Radheshyam Bishnoi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dholiya Village, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan |
| Died | 24 May 2025 NH 11, Jaisalmer |
| Resting place | Dholiya Village, Jaisalmer |
| Other names | Godawan man of India |
| Occupation(s) | Wildlife saver and Photographer |
| Known for | Wildlife rescuer and animal rescuer |
| Notable work | Protect great indian bustard |
Radheshyam Bishnoi (1997 — 24 May 2025[1]) was an Indian wildlife conservationist and animal rescuer from Dholiya village in the Pokhran region of Rajasthan. He was known for his work in the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB), a critically endangered species native to the Indian subcontinent.[2][3][4]
Early life and education
Bishnoi was born in Dholiya village, located in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan.[5] He belonged to the Bishnoi community, which is traditionally known for its environmental and wildlife protection ethos.[5] His interest in wildlife conservation began at an early age.[3] There, he encountered the Great Indian Bustard for the first time, which later became central to his conservation work.[4]
Career
Bishnoi began his conservation work in Dholiya, Rajasthan, where he assisted injured wildlife.[3] In 2016, he completed a wildlife first aid course at Machia Biological Park in Jodhpur, where he developed an interest in the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard.[3] He later worked with the ERDS Foundation, focusing on monitoring habitats, documenting threats such as power line collisions, and coordinating with local communities.[5] In 2021, Bishnoi was honored with the Sanctuary Nature Foundation's 'Young Naturalist Award' for his dedicated efforts in GIB conservation.[6]
Death cause
On 24 May 2025, Bishnoi died in a road accident near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, while en route to investigate a poaching incident. The vehicle he was travelling in collided with a truck on National Highway 11.[7]
References
- ^ Butler, Rhett Ayers (24 May 2025). "Radheshyam Bishnoi, protector of India's wildlife, died on May 24, 2025, aged 28". Mongabay Environmental News.
- ^ "Radheshyam Bishnoi: Wildlife conservationist known for works on GIB". Hindustan Times. 2025-05-25.
- ^ a b c d Mishra, Akanksha (2025-05-26). "Radheshyam Bishnoi leaves behind legacy of Great Indian Bustard conservation. Jaisalmer won't forget". ThePrint. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
- ^ a b "1 हजार से ज्यादा हिरणों की बचाई जान: जंगली जीवों को पानी पिला कर मिसाल पेश कर रहे वन्यजीव प्रेमी राधेश्याम विश्नोई - Jaisalmer News". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 2025-03-15. Archived from the original on 2025-04-09. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ a b c "Known for efforts to save Great Indian Bustard, wildlife conservationist dead in Jaisalmer accident". The Indian Express. 2025-05-25. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
- ^ "सम्मान:यंग नेचुरलिस्ट अवार्ड 2021 से राधेश्याम विश्नोई को किया पुरस्कृत". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (2025-05-24). "Wildlife Conservationist Radheshyam Bishnoi Among 4 Dead As Camper Collides With Truck In Rajasthan's Lathi". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 2025-05-25.