Shashank Birla

Shashank Birla works in a family business in Mumbai involving imports of recovered waste paper. Passionate about wildlife since childhood, he is happiest tramping off into the wilderness whenever the opportunity arises. He has undertaken several short-term courses to improve his understanding of natural history and conservation and participates in various citizen science initiatives. He posts as @birlashashank on Instagram and blogs at shashankbirla.wordpress.com.