Ajith Kumar (biologist)
Ajith Kumar | |
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| Born | 1952 |
| Died | March 1, 2025 (aged 72–73) Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Education | MSc in zoology, University of Kerala; PhD Cambridge University |
| Occupation | Wildlife biology |
| Years active | 1985–2025 |
| Employer(s) | National Centre for Biological Sciences, Wildlife Institute of India, Centre for Wildlife Studies, Wildlife Conservation Society, Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History |
| Known for | Wildlife biology |
| Website | https://catalogue.archives.ncbs.res.in/repositories/2/resources/17 |
Ajith Kumar (1952–March 1, 2025)[1] was an Indian wildlife biologist and conservationist well known for his contributions to the ecology and conservation of primates such as the endangered lion-tailed macaque, and small mammals, with a career spanning over four decades of research,[2][3] teaching[4] and conservation.[5] His work contributed significantly to the understanding of rainforest ecology, habitat fragmentation,[6] and species conservation.[7] Along with Ullas Karanth and other collaborators, he was instrumental in establishing a Masters course in wildlife biology and conservation[8][9] at the National Centre for Biological Sciences,[10] serving as the founding course director from its inception in 2004 till 2020.[11] His early field notes and works have been archived[10] in the NCBS Archives initiative, a public collecting centre for the history of science in contemporary India.[10] He served as a member of the IUCN Primate Specialist Group which aims to "promote research on the ecology and conservation of hundreds of primate species".[12]
References
- ^ Butler, Rhett Ayers (2025-03-02). "Indian wildlife biologist Ajith Kumar has died". Mongabay Environmental News. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ India, C. W. S. (2025-03-02). "A Tribute to Dr. Ajith Kumar: Extraordinary Wildlife Biologist, Beloved Mentor and Friend - Centre for Wildlife Studies". Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ "Talk by Dr. Ajit Kumar, India's Leading Primatologist, CWS, Bangalore, Nov 08, 2019". Conservation India. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ "Faculty | Masters in Wildlife Biology & Conservation". www.ncbs.res.in. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ Ministry of Environment & Forests & Climate Change, Government of India (2 October 2014). "List of experts for preparation of Wildlife Management Plan" (PDF). moef.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-10-05. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ Sivaganesan, N; Kumar, Ajith (March 1997). Status of wildlife corridors and their use by mammals with special reference to selected endangered mammals in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (PDF). Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology & Natural History.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ Author (2018-07-01). "Talk on Lion-Tailed Macaque held at Mysuru Zoo". Star of Mysore. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Against the tide: NCBS's wildlife students | NCBS news". news.ncbs.res.in. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
- ^ Subramanyan, Shamala Kittane (2013-03-03). "Can you get a degree in wildlife in India?". Citizen Matters. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
- ^ a b c "Collection: Ajith Kumar Papers | Archives at NCBS". catalogue.archives.ncbs.res.in. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ "In Memoriam: Dr. Ajith Kumar (1953–2025)". Wildlife Trust of India. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ "Primates-SG - Home". www.primate-sg.org. Retrieved 2025-03-04.