February 11, 2026
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Dr. Katwate shared this crucial information at a workshop organized by BNHS in Bhigwan to discuss Ujani reservoir's biological wealth. He explained that large fish and birds depend on small fish. The diet of various bird species consists of native small fish, but they are now forced to eat the invasive Tilapia (Chilapi) fish.

Invasive Species and Pollution Threaten Ujani’s Native Fish and Birds

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Time is Running Out: Expert Calls for Coordinated Action to Save Ujani’s Biodiversity A serious warning has been issued by Dr. Unmesh Katwate, Senior Scientist at the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS): “Save Ujani before it becomes ‘Bharatpur,’ otherwise tragedy is inevitable.” He also highlighted that a large number of native fish species found in…

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