As a teenager, Ullas Karanth explored the rich jungles of Malenad in Karnataka, driven by his innate passion for nature. Shocked by how people around him were slaughtering wildlife and his deep interest in tigers, he made their scientific study his life s mission. After two decades of tireless effort and being inspired and mentored by American biologists, Karanth became a professional wildlife biologist.
Karanth pioneered the application of radiotelemetry and camera trap surveys to study big cats, line transects to count herbivores and advanced statistical models to accurately track wildlife populations. Simultaneously, he confronted real problems of wildlife and habitat protection by collaborating with colleagues, local communities and government agencies. Overcoming serious hurdles in his conservation journey, Karanth won national and international acclaim during a six-decade long career.
Tiger Memories is the engagingly crafted narrative of Karanth's wildlife and conservation journey. Packed with adventures and filled with facts, this book belongs in every naturalist s library.
About the Author
K Ullas Karanth was originally trained as an engineer, but pursued his passion for wildlife biology, getting his Master s degree at the University of Florida, USA (1988), and Doctorate from Mangalore University (1993). Focusing on tiger ecology, Karanth has published over 150 scientific articles, 8 books in English and 4 books in Kannada. He has been recognised by the Fellowship of the Indian Academy of Sciences, and been awarded with the Presidential honour, Padmashri and J. Paul Getty award from the World Wildlife Fund, USA. He has academic affiliations at the University of Florida, USA and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research NCBS, Bengaluru.
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