From my early childhood spent in India, nature and wildlife have held a dear place in my heart. My father, who worked as a Professor in Zoology and holds a PhD in honeybee conservation, instilled these interests in me. When I was growing up, I had an opportunity to live on farmland with sugarcane and paddy fields. We had many pets, including dogs, fishes, birds, squirrels, mongooses, rabbits, and cats, at different times. During the summers, we would often go to Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary in India to get involved in wildlife conservatory projects.
