Harshita Borah is academically, a licensed architect and a self-taught illustrator and graphic designer. She loves dogs, lunches, cat memes and
collects graphic novels.

Samyuktha S is a Chennai-based product designer who finds joy in drawing, studying and interacting with the natural world. She particularly specialises in black pen illustrations but is currently exploring the wonderful world of colour.

Nicole Pinto works with FERAL, particularly on the Frontier Elephant Programme to communicate stories about the changing behaviour of elephants in human-dominated areas, as well as with farmers to find proactive approaches to mitigate conflict.

Prof. Andrea D. Phillott conducts research on sea turtle biology and conservation and teaches conservation biology, ecology, and environmental studies at FLAME University in Pune, India.

andrea.phillott@flame.edu.in

Andrew McCall is an Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental Sciences at Denison University in Columbus Ohio. He studies flowers and their interactions with insects.

Dalal Hanna is a freshwater and landscape ecologist currently completing a Ph.D. in Natural Resources Sciences at McGill University, in Canada.

Abhijit Dey is a PhD scholar of Conservation Science and Sustainability Studies at ATREE, Bangalore. His research interest is in the socio-ecological landscapes of Chotanagpur plateau.

Manya Kotera is an undergraduate student at FLAME University, Pune. She studies Economics and Environmental Studies and is interested in areas where social science and ecology converge.

Shivani Shenoy is an illustrator and visual designer based in Bengaluru, India. A storyteller at heart, Shivani enjoys playing with colours and patterns in her creative expressions. Her creative works are often based on her explorations within intertwining themes of nature and culture.

Upasana Chadha is an illustrator and storyteller inspired by nature and wildlife. Her primary practice is based on children’s books and publications.

Dr. Paul Rose is a lecturer in animal behaviour at the University of Exeter, a research associate at WWT, a vice-chair at the BIAZA Research Committee, and co-chair of the IUCN Flamingo Specialist Group

Ajay Bijoor is a project associate on the High Altitudes programme of the Nature Conservaiton Foundation.

Kate Barclay is an Associate Professor, School of International Studies at Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Technology Sydney.

Gabriel Yvon-Durocher is a Professor of Ecology at University of Exeter, UK.

Naveen Namboothri is the Director of Dakshin Foundation, Bangalore.

GBSNP Varma, a freelance journalist, writes on science. He is based in Andhra Pradesh.

Anjali Vaidya is a freelance writer based out of Bangalore and Southern California.

Vrushal Pendharkar is a writer covering nature, science and health stories.

Naomi Bishop is a Professor emerita in anthropology at California State University, Northridge. Together they have made a film, Himalayan Herders (www. media-generation.com) about their work in the village of Melemchi.

Megha Vishwanath is an illustrator and bit-of-a-chatterbox, she loves writing rhyming verses and drawing animals, people and trees. (Self/)Published for Children’s content, Magazines and Comics, her toughest client is her toddler for whom she draws at the drop of a hat.