If you’ve ever wondered how tigers are counted, why traditional pugmark censuses failed, or how methods like line transects, camera traps, and radio telemetry revolutionized conservation—this video has the answers.

Key Highlights in This Podcast:

- How population ecology reshaped tiger science in India.

- Camera traps, capture-recapture & modern tiger monitoring.

- Radio telemetry insights on tiger ranges & prey density.

- Why the pugmark census failed—and the push for better methods.

- The future of tigers: numbers, tourism, and conservation debates.

Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, conservation student, ecologist, or simply fascinated by tigers, this conversation is packed with insights into the science, politics, and future of tiger conservation in India and beyond.

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Welcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions. What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation? In each episode, we sit down with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and more to hear their unfiltered stories—their struggles, triumphs, and the raw, untold moments that defined their journeys. From near-misses with predators to the evolving challenges of protecting India's biodiversity, this is the story of those legends you've never heard.

Prasenjeet joins us to discuss the incredible journey behind his groundbreaking cover story in National Geographic International Magazine on the curious case of the Black Tigers of Simlipal and shares tip and tricks on what it takes to become a Nat Geo Photographer and Explorer!

In This Exclusive Podcast, You'll Learn: 1. How to Become a Nat Geo Explorer: Prasenjit shares the practical steps and mindset needed to receive a grant and join the National Geographic Society.

2. The Black Tigers Story: Unpacking the science, genetics, and conversation efforts behind the melanistic tigers found only in Simlipal, India.

3. The Art of Long-Term Storytelling: How to stay motivated and dedicate years to a single story, from the Snow Leopards of the Himalayas to the Sky Islands of the Western Ghats.

4. The Empathy Gap: Why it’s challenging to connect the general public with conservation issues and how storytelling can bridge that divide.

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ABOUT Welcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions. What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation? In each episode, we sit down with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and more to hear their unfiltered stories—their struggles, triumphs, and the raw, untold moments that defined their journeys. From near-misses with predators to the evolving challenges of protecting India's biodiversity, this is the story of those legends you've never heard.

Neha Panchamiya, founder of the ResQ Charitable Trust, takes us deep inside the world of animal rehabilitation, revealing how her organisation has provided care to over 250 species of animals across Maharashtra.

Dive deep into this episode to discover: Building a Rescue Network: Find out how Neha grew a 24x7 emergency helpline and rescue operation from a single car into a 130+ person team. The 3 CRITICAL Rules of Responsible Rescue: Forget what you think you know! Neha shares the three non-negotiable steps you MUST follow when encountering an injured or abandoned animal. (HINT: Learn why a simple photo from a distance is crucial). Exposing the Illegal Exotic Pet Trade: Learn about the rising, dangerous, and illegal trend of keeping exotic wild pets, specifically mentioning common offenders like Alexandrine parakeets and Indian Star Tortoises.

Don't miss this crucial conversation to become a responsible wildlife citizen! Like, share, and hit subscribe for more insights!

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He is the researcher shaping a new perspective towards wildlife and conservation with the changing times.

Dr. Abi Tamim Vanak is the researcher behind the push to recognise Open Natural Ecosystems giving grasslands and scrublands a new identity- not dismissed as wastelands and empty patches of land waiting for a plantation drive, but seen as ecosystems worth protecting.

In this episode, we get into why free ranging dogs might be the most underrated threats to our wildlife, how our forestation policies might be doing more harm than good, and how reintroduction and translocation of wild species are as much about politics as they are about ecology and biodiversity.

We also talk about One Health, focusing on the idea that human, animal and ecosystem health are all interconnected and why they shouldn't be seen in isolation.

If you thought that planting trees is good for the environment or feeding free ranging dogs is animal welfare, this conversation will change how you see the Indian wildlife and conservation landscape.

This is not a quick listen. It’s a thoughtful, layered conversation for anyone interested in wildlife conservation, ecology, policy, history, or the future of India’s forests.

🎧 Watch till the end for a lighter detour into forest folklore and ghost stories from old forest rest houses.

ABOUT Welcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions. What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation? In each episode, we sit down with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and more to hear their unfiltered stories—their struggles, triumphs, and the raw, untold moments that defined their journeys. From near-misses with predators to the evolving challenges of protecting India's biodiversity, this is the story of those legends you've never heard.

In this episode, Raza Kasmi reflects on decades of forest history — from Maoist insurgency and timber mafias to tiger conservation, community knowledge, and policy failures. Drawing from personal stories and archival research, the conversation challenges simplified ideas of wildlife protection and asks uncomfortable but necessary questions.

We talk about: – The real impact of insurgency on forest governance – The limits of fortress conservation and reintroductions – Human–wildlife conflict, past vs present – Why access to forests matters for the next generation – And why some conservation decisions risk creating “glorified zoos”

This is not a quick listen. It’s a thoughtful, layered conversation for anyone interested in wildlife conservation, ecology, policy, history, or the future of India’s forests.

🎧 Watch till the end for a lighter detour into forest folklore and ghost stories from old forest rest houses.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe! For any other queries, EMAIL: info@natureinfocus.in Follow our social media channels- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somelikeitwild_/ X: https://x.com/somelikeit_wild To stay updated, visit our website: somelikeitwild.com

ABOUT Welcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions. What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation? In each episode, we sit down with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and more to hear their unfiltered stories—their struggles, triumphs, and the raw, untold moments that defined their journeys. From near-misses with predators to the evolving challenges of protecting India's biodiversity, this is the story of those legends you've never heard.

LISTEN to the podcast on our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43HpmHG... 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe! For any other queries EMAIL: info@natureinfocus.in Follow our social media channels- Instagram: / somelikeitwild_ X: https://x.com/somelikeit_wild To stay updated, visit our website: somelikeitwild.com

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ABOUT

Welcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions. What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation? In each episode, we sit down with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and more to hear their unfiltered stories—their struggles, triumphs, and the raw, untold moments that defined their journeys. From near-misses with predators to the evolving challenges of protecting India's biodiversity, this is the story of those legends you've never heard.

LISTEN to the podcast on our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43HpmHG... 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe! For any other queries, EMAIL: info@natureinfocus.in Follow our social media channels- Instagram: / somelikeitwild_ X: https://x.com/somelikeit_wild To stay updated, visit our website: somelikeitwild.com ------------------- ABOUT Welcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions. What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation? In each episode, we sit down with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and more to hear their unfiltered stories—their struggles, triumphs, and the raw, untold moments that defined their journeys. From near-misses with predators to the evolving challenges of protecting India's biodiversity, this is the story of those legends you've never heard.