I have long been interested in nature and wildlife, and my career now revolves around studying the natural world in an attempt to better understand and conserve it. I earned a PhD in Interdisciplinary Ecology from the School of Natural Resources and Environment/Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida. I am currently a DST INSPIRE Campus Fellow at the National Centre for Biological Sciences, India.

I work on large carnivores like bears, leopards and tigers in India. My PhD research focused on the endangered dholes or Asiatic wild dogs. I am also an artist and cartoonist, specializing in creating conservation-themed artwork for nature education and science communication. You can follow me on social media by clicking on the links below.

COVER IMAGE: SHAAZ JUNG

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