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]

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

(1945-10-14) 14 October 1945
Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu
OccupationScientist, Wildlife Institute of India.
ChildrenMike & Mervin

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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