Priyanka is a conservation biologist and writer. She graduated with a PhD in Interdisciplinary Ecology from the University of Florida, and is currently helping to manage the world’s biodiversity crisis from outside academia. She has a soft spot for tropical wildlife, and strongly believes that art plays a huge role in moving people to take pro-environmental action.

A sociocultural anthropologist, Enrique Alonso is Founder and CEO of I4OA, a global non-profit working to close the fisheries management gap so people and oceans can thrive.

Sheraz Jazaa N A (b. 28 Aug 2016) is a Grade IV IGCSE rank holder who loves reading, sketching, and Silambam. A robotics contest winner, he is now writing a story about Demon Kings.

Meleah Moore is a writer, editor, photographer currently studying at the Rachel Carson Center at LMU Munich. She holds a Master of Arts in Sustainable Development from the University of St Andrews, where she served as an editor for Stereoscope Magazine.

Samanvitha is a doctoral student at the University of Helsinki, studying the behavioural ecology of bats. She enjoys constructing photo stories centred around urban wildlife.

Ricardo Rocha is an Oxford Associate Professor who studies how to restore and conserve biodiversity in changing landscapes.

Maria Dias teaches conservation biology at the University of Lisbon, where she also leads a research group on movement ecology and connectivity.

Carolina leads The Nature Conservancy’s global policy on area‑based conservation, supporting countries in developing science‑informed conservation policies. She is Brazilian, UK‑based.

Suhotra Roychoudhury is a communications consultant who works with sustainability-focused orgs and is interested in how humans can coexist closely with nature.

Kalkivai Aneesha is a journalism graduate and MSc Clinical Psychology student focused on mental health and environmental change at Manipal University, India

Rohit Chaudhary is a wildlife scientist focusing on leopards and Asiatic lions, with extensive field experience in Gir and research on large carnivore ecology and coexistence dynamics.

Aadil Kazi holds a Ph.D. in Forestry and is an award-winning educator and researcher, leading large carnivore conservation projects and training students in forestry and wildlife sciences.

Mohmadnavaz Dahya is a wildlife researcher specializing in leopard ecology, human–leopard conflict, and carnivore conservation in South Gujarat, working closely with the Gujarat Forest Department.

Neha Kakatkar is an illustrator and architect who crafts thoughtful stories about childhood wonder and the magic found in small moments.

Sweena Joshi is an immunologist with a passion for communicating science. Her creative interests are popular science writing, Indian folk art, and scientific illustrations.

Dr Rebecca Nesbit is author of Tickets for the Ark, which explores ethical dilemmas in nature conservation. How do we choose what to save?

Donald Baird is a Visiting Research Professor at the Department of Biology, University of New Brunswick and a Fellow of the Canadian Rivers Institute.  He has over 40 years of experience as an ecologist working on freshwater ecosystems.  His current research focus is on watershed rewilding and cross-ecosystem habitat linkages between insects and aerial insectivores (birds and bats).

Patrick Omoake is  a smart and dedicated  environmental journalist and storyteller  with a background in Mass Communication from Ahmadu Bello University. I am a versatile communicator with experience as a journalist, educator, and editor. Beyond my professional roles, I am a committed volunteer and SDGs Catalyst, serving as a facilitator for children’s programs and environmental initiatives. My work is driven by a passion for education, agriculture, and sustainable development.

Sanjana V. K. is a recent graduate from the Wildlife Institute of India. She’s interested in canid ecology, both wild and domestic, as well as science writing and communication.

Maarten Vanhove leads a research team in aquatic biodiversity and biodiversity policy, focusing on flatworms and fishes, endeavouring to link fundamental science to society.

Nikol Kmentová focuses on host-parasite dynamics, molecular identification, and the role of para sites in ecosystem balance and connectivity.

Tiziana Gobbin studies how (fish) parasites respond to global change. She advocates for parasite conservation and raising awareness of the ecological importance of parasites.

Ayan is a trans artist, designer, and activist who works in India and
Germany. His work explores identity and personal narratives.

Pooja Gupta is an environmental communication media artist, turning research into clear visual stories. She works with individuals and teams to inspire care and action.

Harshad Marathe is an illustrator, storyteller, and book cover designer. Themes that interest him include explorations of the subconscious, as well as human and animal forms.

Neha Awasthi is a wildlife ecologist studying deer behaviour, habitat use, and coexistence in India’s forests through long-term field research and storytelling.