Revealing The Secrets of Hornbills

Описание: #hornbills #wildlife #india #arunchalpradesh
In this episode of Some Like It Wild, we’re joined by Dr. Aparajita Datta, one of India’s leading wildlife ecologists, known for her pioneering research on hornbills, tropical forests, and community conservation in Arunachal Pradesh. With over 25 years of field experience, Dr. Datta takes us deep into the biodiversity hotspots of Northeast India, sharing rare insights on the interconnected lives of hornbills, indigenous communities, and forests.

From the early days of trekking through remote jungle landscapes in the 1990s to establishing innovative conservation models like the Hornbill Nest Adoption Program, her story is one of passion, resilience, and redefining Indian conservation beyond charismatic megafauna like tigers and leopards.

💡 What to expect in this episode:
1. The secret life of Great Hornbills and their role as seed dispersers
2. Fun Field stories
3. Working with Tribal and local communities
4. How we can help hornbills thrive in India

Timestamps:
0:00 Highlights
00:30 Introduction
01:03 Life as a Wildlife Researcher
3:28 Being a Woman Ecologist in the Field
5:35 Introduction to Hornbills
7:18 Encountering Tiger on Foot?
12:28 Working with Local Communities
14:46 Hornbills in Northeast: Threats & Solutions
22:26 Truth of conservation
28:01 All about Hornbills
44:21 Hornbill Nest Adoption Program

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Indian wildlife, conservation careers, ecology research, and the lesser-known species shaping forest ecosystems. Whether you're a student, a nature lover, or just curious about the wild side of India, this episode will leave you inspired to look #BeyondTheBigCats.

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Welcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions.

What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation?

In each episode, we sit down with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and more to hear their unfiltered stories—their struggles, triumphs, and the raw, untold moments that defined their journeys. From near-misses with predators to the evolving challenges of protecting India's biodiversity, this is the story of those legends you've never heard.