Episode Summary
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Dive deep into the world of wildlife storytelling with Prasenjeet Yadav, one of India's finest wildlife photographers, molecular biologist, and a National Geographic Explorer and PhotographerPrasenjeet 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.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#wildlifescience #tigerconservation #indianwildlife #conservationist #SomeLikeItWildPodcast #wildlifebiology #projecttiger #conservationstories #indianhistory #natureinfocus #wildlifepodcast #Blacktiger #natgeoABOUT 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.
