Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.#hornbills #wildlife #india #arunchalpradesh In this episode of Some Like It Wild, we’re joined by Dr. Aparajita Datta, one of India’s leading wildlife ecologists, known for her pioneering research on hornbills, tropical forests, and community conservation in Arunachal Pradesh. With over 25 years of field experience, Dr. Datta takes us deep into the biodiversity hotspots of Northeast India, sharing rare insights on the interconnected lives of hornbills, indigenous communities, and forests.From the early days of trekking through remote jungle landscapes in the 1990s to establishing innovative conservation models like the Hornbill Nest Adoption Program, her story is one of passion, resilience, and redefining Indian conservation beyond charismatic megafauna like tigers and leopards.💡 What to expect in this episode: 1. The secret life of Great Hornbills and their role as seed dispersers 2. Fun Field stories 3. Working with Tribal and local communities 4. How we can help hornbills thrive in India🔔 Like, share, and subscribe to hear more untold stories from the wild.📩 Got questions? Reach us at: info@natureinfocus.in📱 Follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somelikeitwild_/ X: @somelikeit_wildTo stay updated, visit our website: somelikeitwild.comABOUTWelcome 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.