Anjali Watson
Anjali Watson is a Sri Lankan conservationist.[1][2] She is known for her contributions to leopard conservation and founded the Wilderness and Wildlife Conservation Trust, a conservation and research organisation.[3][4]
Anjali Watson | |
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Born | Sri Lanka |
Alma mater | The University of Edinburgh, McMaster University |
Known for | Leopard conservation |
Awards | Whitley Award 2018 |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Ecology |
Website | wwct |
Education
Watson graduated with an Environmental Studies degree from the McMaster University and holds a Masters of Science in Ecology from the University of Edinburgh.[5]
Career
In 2000, she initiated the Leopard Project.[6][7] Watson's work involves fostering co-existence between humans and leopards (Panthera pardus kotiya)[8][9] in Central Highlands of Sri Lanka which is UNESCO World Heritage Site.[10][11]
In 2004, she established the Wilderness and Wildlife Conservation Trust that collects data through motion censor camera technology[12] to maintain preservation grounds and establish new areas of land where leopards can roam free of snares.[13][14][15]
Awards and recognition
In 2018, she won the Whitely Award.[16][17] Watson was featured in the Cosmopolitan Magazine Sri Lanka's inaugural 35 under 35 list.[18]
Publications
- Forest cover and level of protection influence the island-wide distribution of an apex carnivore and umbrella species, the Sri Lannkan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya).[19]
- Density of leopards (Panthera pardus kotiya) in Horton Plains National Park in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka.[20]
- The ecology and behaviour of a protected area Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) population.[21]
- Notes on the status, distribution and abundance of the Sri Lankan leopard in the central hills of Sri Lanka.[22]
- Mapping black panthers: Macroecological modeling of melanism in leopards (Panthera pardus).[23]
See also
References
- "Grey areas in Fauna & Flora Protection Ordinance - Anjali Watson". CeylonToday. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- Ecologist working to save the Sri Lankan leopard - CNN Video, retrieved 2021-01-16
- Sarah Lazarus and Jon Jensen. "Sri Lanka's leopards are under threat, but this woman is determined to save them". CNN. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
- Staff, By CNN. "Environmental heroes to inspire you in 2021". CNN. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- "Of Tea Estates, Leopards And The Prestigious 'Green Oscars'; A Conservation Story". roar.media. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- "Landscape conservation needs to be addressed to protect leopards – Anjali Watson". Landscape conservation needs to be addressed to protect leopards – Anjali Watson. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- "Grey areas in Fauna & Flora Protection Ordinance - Anjali Watson". CeylonToday. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- "The fate of Kalu, the black leopard, a wake-up call from the wilds?". Sunday Observer. 2020-06-13. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- "The surging threats to Lanka's big cats". The Morning - Sri Lanka News. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- "Leopards and landmines: Post-war carnivore research in Sri Lanka". Mongabay Environmental News. 2016-09-14. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- "Rare black leopard dies during rescue Underscores need to ban snare traps". www.dailymirror.lk. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- "Leopards and landmines: Post-war carnivore research in Sri Lanka". Mongabay Environmental News. 2016-09-14. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- "Sri Lanka's eco-tourism efforts are paying off - here's how". SilverKris. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- "CNN spotlight for ecologist working to save the Sri Lankan leopard | Daily FT". www.ft.lk. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- "The surging threats to Lanka's big cats". The Morning - Sri Lanka News. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- "Green Oscar for WildCRU collaborator, Anjali Watson, for her work with Sri Lankan leopards | WildCRU". Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- "Leopards as a flagship for wildlife corridors". Whitley Award. 2018-04-26. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- "5 Things You Can Learn From Anjali Watson". cosmomag.lk. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- "Forest cover and level of protection influence the island-wide distribution of an apex carnivore and umbrella species, the Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya)". springerprofessional.de. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- Kittle, Andrew M.; Watson, Anjali C. (2018-02-23). "Density of leopards (Panthera pardus kotiya) in Horton Plains National Park in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka". Mammalia. 82 (2): 183–187. doi:10.1515/mammalia-2016-0139. ISSN 1864-1547.
- "CAB Direct". www.cabdirect.org. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- Kittle, A. M.; Watson, A. C.; Kumara, P. H. S. C.; Sandanayake, S. D. K. C.; Sanjeewani, H. K. N.; Fernando, T. S. P. (2014-08-26). "Notes on the diet and habitat selection of the Sri Lankan Leopard Panthera pardus kotiya (Mammalia: Felidae) in the central highlands of Sri Lanka". Journal of Threatened Taxa. 6 (9): 6214–6221. doi:10.11609/JoTT.o3731.6214-21. ISSN 0974-7907.
- Silva, Lucas G. da; Kawanishi, Kae; Henschel, Philipp; Kittle, Andrew; Sanei, Arezoo; Reebin, Alexander; Miquelle, Dale; Stein, Andrew B.; Watson, Anjali; Kekule, Laurence Bruce; Machado, Ricardo B. (2017-04-05). "Mapping black panthers: Macroecological modeling of melanism in leopards (Panthera pardus)". PLOS ONE. 12 (4): e0170378. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0170378. ISSN 1932-6203. PMC 5381760. PMID 28379961.