Uma Athale

Jeevoka member since Sep 2019

With a Master’s degree in Wildlife Conservation and Management from the University of Reading, England, I have worked with wildlife in various capacities in India and abroad, including invasive species management, species reintroduction, rehabilitation, and human-animal conflict mitigation, among others. I am also a co-author of There’s Many a Way to Keep the Elephant Away: a manual discussing various methods of human-elephant conflict mitigation published by Project Elephant.

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How to Tell the Difference Between Deer and Antelope

One of the most popular cases of species identification, the deer and the antelope are often mistaken to be one. Here's a list of factors differentiating the two.

Uma Athale

19 Sep 2020 • 3 min read

Differences Between Antlers and Horns

More than just headgears, antlers and horns play a significant role in the anatomy of animals. But hey, did you know the two are very different? Here's how!

Uma Athale

29 Aug 2020 • 3 min read

Differences Between Crocodiles and Gharials

While the reptile species is one of taxonomy's broadest, there are two varieties of it that especially have people confused — crocodiles and gharials. Here's how to distinguish between the two.

Uma Athale

29 Aug 2020 • 3 min read

Differences Between Butterflies and Moths

Belonging to the Lepidoptera species, the butterfly and moth are often confused to be the same. Here's a comprehensive list of factors that discern them!

Uma Athale

27 Aug 2020 • 3 min read

Difference Between Turtles and Tortoise

One of the most interesting cases of Taxonomy, the difference between Turtles and Tortoise has intrigued many. Here's how the two are different!

Uma Athale

12 Aug 2020 • 3 min read

Photo Story: Kingfishers of India

One of the most fascinating subjects of wildlife photography, the Indian Kingfisher does not cease to un-muse itself! Did you know, there are twelve species of this mighty bird?

Uma Athale

25 Nov 2019 • 4 min read

Illegal Wildlife Trade in India: Monitor Lizards

Killed and traded for the most absurd of superstitions, here’s how monitor lizards are suffering at the hands of an illegal wildlife trade!

Uma Athale

13 Oct 2019 • 3 min read

Chinese Manjha: A Home-Grown Killer

Unlike the traditional cotton-based manjha, Chinese manjha is strong enough to cut through flesh. Here’s how this killer thread threatens both lives and the environment!

Uma Athale

11 Oct 2019 • 3 min read

Plastics: A Mammoth Problem

There is no dearth of incidents where man-made poison has taken the lives of animals. One such poison is plastic! Here’s how it affects wildlife and contributes to human-animal conflict.

Uma Athale

07 Oct 2019 • 3 min read

Wind Power: When Green Energy Turns Destructive

Considered to be a sustainable source of energy, wind power may be a great alternative in the short run, but its long-term consequences are rather detrimental! Here’s how.

Uma Athale

05 Oct 2019 • 4 min read