Dr. Latika Nath Championing The Wild With Science And Soul

Oxford-educated conservationist redefining India's relationship with the wild.

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Dr. Latika Nath, affectionately known as India's Tiger Princess, is truly one of the standout voices in wildlife conservation today. As a scientist, photographer, author, and passionate advocate, she has poured her heart into safeguarding India's incredible biodiversity, especially focusing on the tiger — a powerful symbol of ecological balance and national pride.

With a Ph.D. in wildlife biology from the University of Oxford, Dr. Nath was among the pioneering Indian women to earn a doctorate centered on tiger conservation and the complexities of human-wildlife conflict. Her academic journey has set the stage for a lifelong dedication to understanding and nurturing the fragile bond between humans and nature. Throughout her career, she has seamlessly blended thorough field research with a genuine compassion for the communities living alongside India's wildlife.