A.J.T. Johnsingh
| A.J.T. Johnsingh | |
|---|---|
| Born |
14 October 1945 Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu |
| Occupation | Scientist, Wildlife Institute of India. |
| Children | Mike & Mervin |
Dr. Asir Jawahar Thomas Johnsingh (born 14 October 1945) is an Indian vertebrate ecologist from Tamil Nadu.[1] Johnsingh's study of the Dhole in Bandipur National Park was ground-breaking in that it was the first study of a free-ranging animal by an Indian scientist.[2]
He comes from Nagercoil and is an advisor to the Ministry of Environment and Forests. He gives motivational speeches and is a wildlife enthusiast. He is also the author of various environmental books.[3]
He was the first Indian environmentalist to study the threat caused to the Western Ghats.[4] He is also an Padma Shri awardee and has received various other distinguished awards including the $100,000 ABN AMRO Award.[5]
References
- ↑ "Meet Dr. A.J.T. Johnsingh"
- ↑ "Dr. AJT Johnsingh - Leading the Way". Jungle Lodges & Resorts. 31 May 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ↑ "Of tribals and tigers..."
- ↑ "Batting for the precious Ghats"
- ↑ "ABN Amro salutes `earth heroes' "
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