A Life Lost, A Lesson Learned: Ecological and Emotional Impacts of a White-Throated Kingfishers Death
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10.29303/jpm.v20i7.10116Published:
2025-11-23Issue:
Vol. 20 No. 7 (2025): in ProgressKeywords:
Conservation; Ecological Imbalance; Emotional Impact; White-Throated Kingfisher; Wildlife-Human InteractionsArticles
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Abstract
This study presents a reflective account of a personal encounter with a dead White-Throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) during fieldwork, highlighting the ecological and emotional implications of its death. The incident, likely attributed to heat stress exacerbated by climate change, serves as a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of even resilient species to human-induced environmental pressures. Through a species profile, analysis of environmental stressors, and exploration of anthropogenic threats, this study underscores the urgent need for conservation efforts, climate action, and habitat protection. The emotional impact of the encounter emphasizes the importance of recognizing the intrinsic value of wildlife and the interconnectedness of human and environmental well-being. This research aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between humans and wildlife, inspiring collective action to mitigate the pressing environmental challenges of our time.
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Author Biographies
Deepshikha Shree, Department of Zoology, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University
Md Abu Imran Mallick, 2Department of Zoology, West Bengal State University
Sima Paik, Department of Zoology, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University
Kumari Komal, Department of Zoology, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University
Shiladitya Acharjee, Wildlife researcher, Jamshedpur forest Division
Shaba Alam Ansari, Divisional Forest Officer, Jamshedpur forest Division
Smitha Pankaj, Regional Chief Conservator of Forest Singhbhum
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