A.J.T. Johnsingh
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
- ↑ "Meet Dr. A.J.T. Johnsingh". Sanctuaryasia.com.
- ↑ Dr. AJT Johnsingh - Leading the Way. Jungle Lodges & Resorts(31 May 2014).
- ↑ "Of tribals and tigers...". Thehindubusinessline.com.
- ↑ Batting for the precious Ghats. The Hindu(23 July 2012).
- ↑ "ABN Amro salutes `earth heroes' ". Thehindubusinessline.com.