Amphibians of the Western Himalayas & application of bioacoustics in conservation (Monsoon Beauty Talks 2nd Sept. 23))
India's Nature Monsoon Beauty 23 - Talks :
Join us this Saturday, 2nd September 2023, for a Monsoon Beauty 2023 Talk!
Meet with Vishal Kumar Prasad, Research Scientist and Ph.D Scholar.
In his talk, "Amphibians of the Western Himalayas & application of bioacoustics in conservation, Vishal will discuss his research on the amphibians of the Western Himalayas. He will highlight the importance of bioacoustics for understanding amphibian ecology and conservation, and he will present his findings on the use of bioacoustics to study social and reproductive communications in amphibians. "**
Event Details :
- Date: Saturday, 2nd September, 2023
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Join on Zoom : https://tinyurl.com/MonsoonTalks23
- Meeting ID: 864 7628 8717
- Passcode: 618087
- Waiting Room - Enabled
(Note this Zoom Link is the permanent link for all Monsoon beauty 2023 Talks, running till 10th Sept 2023)
About the talk :
- Duration: Approximately one hour with time for Q&A
- Language: English
- Suitable for all experience levels
- Q&A session at the end
About the Speaker : Vishal Kumar Prasad
Vishal: Traveler, Researcher, and Amphibian Enthusiast
Vishal is a traveler, researcher, and photographer. He is passionate about studying the behavioral ecology of amphibians in Asia. He uses a multi-dimensional approach to his research, which includes bioacoustics, genetics, and morphological traits. His primary interest is in understanding social and reproductive communications and mechanisms.
Vishal believes that sound scientific evidence is crucial for conservation. He is inspired by Nikola Tesla and his passion for science. He is motivated by his affection for animals and nature. In his previous projects, he has worked on the diversity, ecology, and behavior of amphibians in the Western Ghats, Eastern India, Central India, and the Himalayas.
Current Position
- Ph.D. Scholar and Researcher
Lab of Animal Behaviour and Conservation, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University
- Research Scientist
Biodiversity Research and Conservation Foundation (BRCF), Dehradun, India
Links
- Vishal Prasad Research Gate Profile
- Laboratory of Animal Behaviour and Conservation
- Biodiversity Research and Conservation Foundation (BRCF)
- Vishal-pd on Flickr
- Vishal's Youtube
- Rufford Small Grant : Conservation of Amphibians in Human Dominated Mountain Landscape in Nainital, Uttarakhand, Indian Himalayas through Citizen Science and Education
Contact
- Email 1 - * vishalprasad.wildlife at gmail dot com,
- Email 2 - vishal.prasad at brcfindia dot org
About India's Nature : Monsoon Beauty 2023
Monsoon Beauty is an annual community science program that encourages people to observe and document biodiversity during the Indian monsoon season. The program offers opportunities to participate in biodiversity walks, learn from experts, and contribute to conservation efforts.
Monsoon Beauty is organized by India's Nature - A Community Science Initiative - that aims to inspire community scientists, nature enthusiasts, and experienced naturalists, especially those from rural India. India's Nature focuses on mentoring and providing support for people from less privileged backgrounds.
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