At UttarakhandWildlife.in, credibility is at the heart of our work. We are committed to publishing accurate, well-researched, and trustworthy content about wildlife, pets, animal welfare, and conservation. Our fact-checking policy ensures that every story we publish meets the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
We understand that misinformation, especially in matters involving wildlife and animals, can be harmful and misleading. That’s why every piece of content on UttarakhandWildlife.in is reviewed with careful attention to detail before it goes live.
We aim to:
- Verify all facts, statistics, and claims through reputable and authoritative sources.
- Cross-check multiple sources whenever possible.
- Provide citations or references for data, quotes, and scientific information.
- Clearly distinguish between fact-based reporting and opinion or commentary.
Sources We Trust
We rely on a wide range of reliable sources, including:
- Peer-reviewed scientific journals and academic research
- Government and environmental agencies (e.g., MoEFCC, WII, IUCN)
- Licensed veterinarians and animal behaviorists
- Conservation NGOs and wildlife experts
- Official press releases and verified news agencies
- Eyewitness accounts and on-ground reports (which are confirmed independently)
All sources are assessed for credibility, relevance, and authority before being included in our reporting.
Verification Process
Before publishing, our editorial team conducts a multi-step verification process:
- Research: Writers gather information from credible sources and conduct interviews where needed.
- Review: Editors verify key facts, data points, names, locations, and dates.
- Cross-Checking: Conflicting reports are cross-referenced and resolved through additional research or consultation with experts.
- Attribution: All claims and statistics are attributed to their source, with links or citations when applicable.
If information cannot be confirmed with a reliable source, we either leave it out or label it clearly as unverified.
Handling Corrections
Despite our best efforts, errors can happen. When they do, we respond promptly:
- Minor factual errors are corrected directly in the article, with a note at the bottom indicating the change.
- Major corrections are clearly marked and, where appropriate, explained to readers.
- We encourage our readers to report possible errors, please contact us at here.
Reader Contributions and Tips
We welcome story tips, photos, and wildlife reports from readers, citizen journalists, and community members. However, all user-submitted content is subject to our standard verification process before being published.
We do not publish rumors or unverified claims, especially in sensitive topics involving endangered species, wildlife-human conflict, or animal abuse.
Use of AI or Automation
Any use of AI tools is strictly limited to support functions such as proofreading or formatting. All fact-checking is done manually by our editorial team. We do not publish AI-generated content without human review and verification.
Ongoing Review and Updates
We regularly revisit published content to ensure it remains accurate and up-to-date, especially when new research or developments emerge in the field of wildlife or animal science.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our fact-checking practices or would like to report an error, please contact us at here.
UttarakhandWildlife.in is committed to building a platform you can trust. We believe that facts matter — and it’s our responsibility to ensure that the stories we tell are grounded in truth.
