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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Menacing Monkeys or Victims of Overpopulation?

From officially being declared vermin to odd conflict management attempts, are monkeys a menace or simply victims of overpopulation? Here’s my take on the issue.

Uma Athale

04 Oct 2019 • 4 min read

Iconic Tigers of India

From Ranthambore to Tadoba, here’s a list of some of India’s most famous tigers!

Uma Athale

03 Oct 2019 • 5 min read

Tigers in Indian Mythology

Animals play a significant role in mythology. Here’s how the tiger has been one of the most prevailing figures in some Indian religions!

Uma Athale

02 Oct 2019 • 4 min read

Kaziranga: The Land of Floods and Fire

Home to some of the country's treasured endangered species, floods and fires are actually an essential part of Kaziranga National Park’s ecosystem. Here’s how!

Uma Athale

01 Oct 2019 • 3 min read

Why Mobile Phones and Nature Don’t Mix

As a responsible traveller, it is important to think of the repercussions of one’s ac. Here’s how cell phones, while a boon to humans, can be a bane to Mother Nature!

Uma Athale

29 Sep 2019 • 3 min read

Snake Bites: What to Do if Bitten!

Besides venom, fear and panic are the foremost reasons accounting for deaths caused by snakebites. Here's a comprehensive guide on what to do if you encounter a snakebite!

Uma Athale

29 Sep 2019 • 5 min read

Crocodiles in Hindu Mythology

Simultaneously revered and feared in Hindu mythology and culture, here’s a brief history of crocodiles in Hinduism!

Uma Athale

28 Sep 2019 • 3 min read • 2 likes

How to be a Responsible Wildlife Tourist

A few simple rules can help you make the most of your holiday and have a minimal impact on the places you visit. Here’s how you can be a more responsible tourist!

Uma Athale

27 Sep 2019 • 5 min read

How to be a Responsible Wildlife Tourist

A few simple rules can help you make the most of your holiday and have a minimal impact on the places you visit. Here’s how you can be a more responsible tourist!

Uma Athale

26 Sep 2019 • 5 min read • 1 like

Gharials: Slowly Making a Comeback

Once an endangered species, the gharial is now being acknowledged as a reintroduced species… but here's how continued threats like sand mining are still making its revival debatable.

Uma Athale

21 Sep 2019 • 3 min read