Bhubaneswar, Oct. 10 -- The Nature and Wildlife Conservation Society of Odisha (NWCSO), in association with Nandankanan Zoological Park, celebrated the 72nd Wildlife Week 2026 at Nandankanan in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, highlighting the importance of habitat connectivity, wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection.

According to a press release, the celebration was organised under the theme "Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife," which emphasises the role of connected habitats in protecting wildlife populations and conserving biodiversity.

The programme was attended by retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers, including NWCSO President Saroj Kumar Patnaik, Working President Anup Nayak and Nandankanan Zoological Park Deputy Di...