Episode Summary
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Step into the world of tiger conservation with Dr. Ullas Karanth, one of India’s most respected wildlife ecologists. In this in-depth conversation, Dr. Karanth shares his journey from studying population ecology in Florida to transforming India’s tiger science and conservation practices.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.🔔 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 #ullaskaranth #wildlifescience #tigerconservation #nagarhole #indianwildlife #conservationist #SomeLikeItWildPodcast #wildlifebiology #projecttiger #conservationstories #indianhistory #natureinfocus #wildlifepodcastABOUT 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.
