A.J.T. Johnsingh
Born
Asir Jawahar Thomas Johnsingh

(1945-10-14) 14 October 1945
Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu
Occupation(s)Scientist, Wildlife Institute of India.
ChildrenMike & 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 a Padma Shri awardee and has received various other distinguished awards including the $100,000 ABN AMRO Award.[5]

References

  1. ↑ ""Meet Dr. A.J.T. Johnsingh"". Sanctuaryasia.com. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Dr. AJT Johnsingh - Leading the Way". Jungle Lodges & Resorts. 31 May 2014. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  3. ↑ ""Of tribals and tigers..."". Thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "Batting for the precious Ghats". The Hindu. 23 July 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  5. ↑ ""ABN Amro salutes `earth heroes' "". Thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
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