Dr. Arjun Srivathsa
Arjun joined WCS-India in 2012 as a Research Associate. He obtained his Master of Science degree in Wildlife Biology and Conservation from the graduate program offered by NCBS–WCS in 2012. He obtained his PhD from the University of Florida, USA. His doctoral research focused on conservation ecology of dholes.
Arjun’s research interests and on-going collaborative projects include studies of carnivore ecology and human-carnivore interactions across multiple landscapes in India. He is a member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Canid Specialist Group and the IUCN Dhole Working Group. He is also a professional artist and cartoonist, specializing in creating conservation-themed artwork for nature education and science communication.