India's oldest Nature Conservation Foundation, since 1883
The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), a pan-India wildlife research organization, aims to spread awareness about nature through science-based research, conservation advocacy, education, scientific publications, nature tours, and other programmes.
Conservation of nature, primarily biological diversity through action based on research, education and public awareness
Premier independent scientific organization with a broad based constituency, excelling in the conservation of threatened species and habitats.
7 Lakh+
Birds ringed in India
7 Lakh+
Birds ringed in India
7 Lakh+
Birds ringed in India
7 Lakh+
Birds ringed in India
In 1883, eight nature-loving residents of Bombay decided to exchange notes and exhibit interesting specimens of natural history. They came together at Bombay's Victoria and Albert Museum on September 15 and constituted the Bombay Natural History Society. Of them, two were Indians.
Dr. Sakharam Arjun
Founding Member
Dr. G. A. Maconochie
Founding Member
Dr. Atmaram Pandurang
Founding Member
Mr. J. Johnston
Founding Member
Mr. J. C. Anderson
Founding Member
Col. C. Swinhoe
Founding Member
Dr. D. MacDonald
Founding Member
Mr. E. H. Aitken
Founding Member
A Legacy of Conservation Through the Decades.
For over a century, BNHS has led India's conservation journey. From pioneering research to major species and habitat initiatives, each milestone reflects our commitment to protecting wildlife and the natural world.
1900s
R. Sreenivasa Murthy
Governing Council Member
Kulojyoti Lahkar
Governing Council Member
Kumaran Sathasivam
Governing Council Member
Peter Lobo
Governing Council Member
Rohan Bhate-Shah
Governing Council Member
Dr. Parvish Kantilal Pandya
Governing Council Member
Kedar Gore
Governing Council Member
V. Shubhalaxmi
Governing Council Member
Jayant Wadatkar
Governing Council Member
Mr. Arvind Mishra
Governing Council Member
Dr. Asad R. Rahmani
Governing Council Member
Mr. Dinesh Kothari
Governing Council Member
Dr. Praveen Kumar Vashistha
Governing Council Member
Mr. Pravinsingh Pardeshi
Governing Council Member
Mrs. Aditi Kothari Desai
Governing Council Member
Mr. Saurabh Singh
Governing Council Member
Together, our teams bring knowledge, passion, and purpose to every aspect of conservation – working to understand, protect, and celebrate the natural world.
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Departments
1200+
Members
80+
Researchers
60+
Field Experts
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