Dear all,
A Save the Bull Frog poster was
released at a simple function by renowned herpetologist Romulus Whitaker at the
Swapnagandha Resort at Chorla Ghats. Shri Rajendra Kerkar, Goan
environmentalist and Shri Gerry Martin, herpetologist of The Gerry Martin
Project were also present on the occasion along with volunteers, research
students and amphibian enthusiasts.
The poster has been conceptualized by
Nirmal Kulkarni, a Goan herpetologist and promoter of Herpactive in co
ordination with the Mhadei Research Center and aims to raise awareness on the
Indian Bull Frog. It is meant for free distribution in schools, educational
institutions, panchayats and other public spaces
The Mhadei Research Center has been
established to provide a platform for wildlife researchers to document and
study the biodiversity of the Mhadei Bio region that encompasses the states of
Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. It is also part of the Indian Rainforest
Research Station network and is in the forefront of herpetofauna research in
the region.
Herpactive is an initiative by Nirmal
Kulkarni, herpetologist and wildlife photographer to create awareness and
instill appreciation for Herpetofauna (reptiles and amphibians) of Goa in
particular and the country in general.
Herpactive promotes the science of field
herpetology by conducting walks, surveys, training workshops and field
technique sessions for budding herp- enthusiasts as well as serious students of
mainstream science.
This Poster has been sponsored by BMX
Charities Toronto trust ( St Brittos- St Mary’s and St Xaviers alumni trust)
Canada and is aimed at spreading awareness amongst youth as well as adults in
the state. It has important phone numbers of the Goa Forest Department, facts
of Bull frogs and steps to conserve local populations.
It has been designed by Akanksha
Ashutosh and has images by Sachin Rai and Ajith Unnikrishnan in it.
We need support for distribution of
these posters across the state of Goa and do let us know if anyone can help.
Contact ophidian_nirmal@yahoo.co.in
for details.
Cheers
Nirmal Kulkarni.
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