careersinconservation

Homeschooled Kerala teen Ananya Vishwesh spends her free time exploring forests, rescuing snakes, and assisting the Palakkad Forest Department. With over 75 snake rescues and thousands of children educated, her passion for wildlife is inspiring the next generation of conservationists.

From bagh-rakhi to pedalling through Pench with a song of hope, the forest department in Pench National Park is ensuring villagers become more aware of the wilderness that surrounds them.

What began as a wildlife encounter became a story of courage, queerness, and healing — told through the lens of a 23-year-old filmmaker.

When Deeksha Chauhan saw the cruelty towards animals, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She resorted to creating hyper-realistic paintings as her voice to contribute towards animal welfare and wildlife conservation.

What started with experimenting with his father’s camera turned into a passionate career in wildlife photography. Parag Bhatt shares his views on the wild and how budding photographers can test their strengths.

A renowned heart surgeon at the Asian Heart Institute, Dr Ramakanta Panda spends his free time in various national parks of the country and the wilderness worldwide, capturing the essence of animals in their natural habitat.

Mithun, the photographer behind the majestic couple, Bagira and Leopard, and Sarosh Lodhi, who created the optical illusion with two Zebras, share what it takes to have a flourishing career in wildlife photography.