How many Indian wildlife biologists can you name?
How many Indian women wildlife biologists can you name?
There are several, and their lives and work have been extraordinary.
This is the story of these women and their journeys across the length and breadth of India’s wild spaces – forests, rivers, oceans, mountains – and, more importantly, through the glass ceiling.
Today’s post is about Usha Ganguli- Lachungpa; did you know that a breed of grass collected at the base of Yulhekhacha glacier in the Upper Lacha Chhu valley in Sikkim is named as “Agrostis Ushae” to honour Usha’s sagacity, deep insight into and unabashed love for the ecologically fragile and strategically located Sikkim Himalayas?
@ushalachungpa 's account is beautifully captured by @teresarehman who is an award winning journalist herself, an author and a media educator based out of north east.
Get your hands on the book because who doesn't want to learn more about such inspiring and powerful women :)
Link to the full episode in bio!
#womeninthewild #ushalachungpa #teresarehman #movingforestspodcast #anitamani #indianwildlife #wildlife #wildlifepodcast
As we share more stories from the book “Women in the Wild” The next one is about India’s first female herpetologist, J. Vijaya and her legacy resonates through time.
In a lovely essay penned by Zai Whitaker, we go through the remarkable journey of this young field biologist who transcended boundaries. From the lush forests of India to distant shores abroad, Vijaya’s pursuit of knowledge knew no bounds. Yet, amidst all her adventures, it was the call of the turtles that called her back home.
Through tireless research and unwavering dedication, Vijaya’s work left such an important mark on the scientific community that the species found in the heart of the forests now bears her name - Vijayachelys Silvatica
Listen to the full episode on your preferred platform. Link is in the bio!
#womeinthewild #indianpittabooks #zaiwhitaker #jvijaya #anitamani #movingforestspodcast #movingforests #wildlifepodcast #herpatologist
Get ready as we share all the captivating stories of the remarkable women from the book “Women in The Wild” because one post just won’t cut it!
The first story is about Jamal Ara, written by Raza Kazmi @raza.kazmi174
Her journey from adversity to triumph will leave you inspired and in awe. Jamal Ara’s determination led her through struggles, mastering a new language and exploring the forests of undivided Bihar through the toughest time in her life.
Her dedication to documenting birds catapulted her to becoming “The First Lady of Indian Ornithology”, yet she remained largely unknown, some even mistook her for a man.
Thanks to the extraordinary research work of Raza Kazmi, he got in touch with the only person who could have told this story and how he managed to do that is a story in itself.. His investigation not only uncovered the touching tale behind Ara’s legacy but also the heart-breaking loss of her life’s work.
Tune in to learn more about Jamal Ara’s life and work, link in bio and better buy a copy of the book, the link is shared in the story :)
#womenintheWild #jamalara #podcastepisode #inspiringstories #wildlifeconservation #razakazmi #movingforestspodcast #movingforests #wildlifepodcast
Join us for the second season premiere of Moving Forests, where we dive into the fascinating world of wildlife conservation and trailblazing women with Anita Mani, the editor of the wonderful book “Women in the Wild.”
In this episode, we explore the stories of courageous women field biologists who have left an indelible mark on Indian wildlife conservation.
From remote forests to bustling communities, these women have pioneered conservation efforts, transforming not only the landscapes they worked in but also the perceptions of wildlife across the country. Anita shares gripping tales of their daring adventures and the lasting impact they’ve had on both species preservation and local communities.
But our conversation doesn’t stop there. We also talk about Anita’s personal journey and her decision to establish a book imprint dedicated to wildlife literature. What drove her to focus on this niche? How does she envision this imprint shaping the future of wildlife storytelling?
Tune in as we uncover the untold stories of these remarkable women and explore the passion driving Anita.
Link to the full episode in Bio!
#womeninthewild #indianpittabooks #movingforestspodcast #movingforestsindia #juggernautbooks #wildlife #womenfieldbiologist
Listen to some wonderful insights shared by Senior Advocate, My Sanjay Upadhyay, @sanjayeldf where he shares the complex dilemma a government faces in nurturing India’s wildlife and forests. Link in bio!
As the Season 1 of the Moving Forests Podcast comes to an end, I have a heart full of gratitude and a mind eager for more.
I had some beautiful conversations throughout my journey, I’ve been humbled by the depth of knowledge the wonderful people possess who agreed to come on the show.
As I prepare for Season 2, I find myself hungry for knowledge and growth.
All your suggestions and feedback are welcome. DM or comment with people I should interview, any improvements I can make to the show and so on. I will continue to try my best.
#wildlifepodcast #movingforestsindia #movingforests #conservation
For the latest episode of Moving Forests. I am joined by Senior Advocate Mr. Sanjay Upadhyay, who oozes love for nature and believes that if you are practising law in the environment field you have to be on the ground. He recollects several incidents from his long and illustrious career that are super inspiring and fun at the same time.Among the topics we discussed, some key learnings areWhy it's important to examine data objectively.The challenges we face in a growing economy like IndiaHis 1000 days phenomenon and his valuable advice to youngsters. Link to the full episode- https://open.spotify.com/episode/6pAADGzVdhbElWrtJhv57a?si=esFys94-TnmzFAhB6JeFnA
Did you know that the Forest and wildlife map of India, the Mineral map of India, the Tribal map of India and the Poverty map of India overlap each other. Listen to the full episode and learn what about several such interesting facts and also learn what takes to be an environmental lawyer form Senior Advocate Mr. Sanjay Upadhyay. Link to the full episode- https://open.spotify.com/episode/6pAADGzVdhbElWrtJhv57a?si=esFys94-TnmzFAhB6JeFnA
“If you really like something and if you are really competent in what you do, then no matter what people perceive at the beginning, it shows and after a while people perceive you as a good professional no matter what you look like”
says @camillamalvestiti
If you ever wondered how @camillamalvestiti made the jungles of India her home.
Do listen to the full episode. Link in bio!!
#wildlifepodcast #wildlifeguide #wildlifephotographer #movingforestsindia
What are the odds a tributary has been accepted by the municipal corporation as a drain.
Listen to Ananda Banerjee @slowbirder share about what is changing and how the onus is upon no one else but us.
If you haven’t already, check out the full episode, link in bio!
#movingforestspodcast #movingforests #sustainability
After all Delhi is not all concrete; it has pockets of nature reserves that act as city’s lungs. What if I said that Dr. Khudsar and his team have been working tirelessly for the last two decade to expand those lungs by bringing life back to acres of sodic land and are instrumental behind DDA’s and Delhi University’s Bio Diversity Park project.
I had the privilege of meeting him at the Yamuna Bio Diversity Park and I literally could not believe what I saw, the park had a 1.5 km long narrow shallow wet land, lush green three story forest, there were several migratory birds and Nilgai were roaming around freely.
The air was wonderfully clean inside the park, it immediately lifted my mood and brought a huge smile to my face. It was my first time visiting this place and I bet each one of you will be amazed if you visit these bio diversity parks, these are within the borders of Delhi- NCR and very close to human habitation..
What he and his team have been able to achieve is nothing short of a miracle, in-fact on record this kind of transformation hasn’t happened any where in the world.
Here’s your opportunity to know the back story behind the project and learn from a legendary ecologist himself.
Link to the full episode in bio.
#drfaiyazahmadkhudsar #biodiversity #movingforestsindia #movingforests #wildlife #wildlifeaddicts #wildlifepodcast
Here’s wishing everyone a very Happy New Year with this thought provoking clip from the interview with @doeltrivedy
Let this new year be a new beginning. Making small but meaningful contributions in your own corner can have a ripple effect and collectively make a big difference :)
Listen to the full episode if you haven’t already.
Link in bio!
#doeltrivedy #riverbanksstudios #climatechange #movingforestsindia #movingforestspodcast #movingforests
Not just Nitye but almost everyone we have interviewed brought this up that they have gone through this dilemma of does it really matter?
What do you guys think?
Is making wildlife films important and if it is what are your reasons? Do share them in the comments below and listen to this episode with @nityesood if you haven’t already..
It is available on your preferred podcast platform.
All the links are in the bio!
#movingforestsindia #movingforestspodcast #wildlifepodcast #wildlifefilms #wildlife #indianwildlife
Amongst many other things, I had to ask @2akashdas about his unique composition style and how he was able to pioneer habitat shots way back in the 90s.
You must listen to the full episode where he recollects his first journey to Jim Corbett and how not having a zoom lens eventually worked out to be advantageous for him.
In this particular clip he talks about how the subject which may be only 10% is as important at the environment and the animal behaviour.
Listen to the full episode on your preferred podcast platform. Links in bio!
#akashdas #movingforestsindia #movingforestspodcast #wildlifepodcast #wildlifephotography
When I asked @sreedharelephas about the current population of elephants and if the elephant numbers was anything to be concerned about, his response was uniquely pragmatic.
In his view the absolute numbers may be deceptive, it’s only what is revealed when we look deeper into the numbers we can be more assured about the future of the species.
Listen to the full episode for an interesting conversation about elephants where Sreedhar shares his views on demography of the elephants, their sex ratios, adult female to juvenile ratio, inter-birth intervals, other such intriguing phenomenons and much much more..
Link in bio.
#movingforestsindia #movingforestspodcast #elephants #sreedharelephas #elephantdemographics
It’s all about sharing the passion!!
When you listen to this episode, one thing that stands out is how passionate @camillamalvestiti is towards what she does.
We have been following her page for a while and she is always out in the wild with her guests and when we asked her to choose what she likes between taking pictures and being in the wild, she choose neither and for good reason.
If you haven’t already. Listen to the full episode on your favourite podcast platform and share the passion with other like minded people as well.
Link is in the bio!
#camillamalvestiti #wildlife #movingforestsindia #movingforestspodcast #wildlifepodcast
