My name is Naveen Kumar and I am a wildlife researcher with field experience from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) under Project Cheetah. During my research I worked on camera trap image analysis, cheetah tracking using VHF collars, GPS data downloads via UHF, health and belly score assessments, kill event documentation and preparing daily to monthly monitoring reports. Along with this practical experience, I have an academic background in environmental and ecological sciences and I am passionate about applying science-based monitoring and conservation methods. I am eager to contribute my skills and learn through WildTeam’s globally recognised conservation approach.
Naveen Kumar
(He/Him)
Junior Researcher, Wildlife Institute of India
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A warm welcome to WildHub, Naveen!
We’re delighted to have you join us. Your field experience with Project Cheetah brings valuable expertise to our community, and your passion for conservation fits perfectly with WildHub’s mission.
We look forward to learning from your experience and supporting your journey with WildTeam. Welcome aboard! 🌿🧡
@Naveen Kumar Hello,
We’re thrilled to have you join our community. Your impressive field experience with Project Cheetah. From camera trap image analysis and VHF/GPS tracking to health assessments and kill event documentation, it brings a wealth of practical knowledge that will enrich our collective learning.
Your strong academic foundation in environmental and ecological sciences, combined with your passion for science-based monitoring and conservation. We’re excited to see how your skills and insights will contribute to advancing conservation approaches globally.
In your view, what is the biggest challenge in balancing cutting‑edge technology with traditional ecological knowledge when it comes to wildlife conservation?
We look forward to learning from your journey and collaborating with you as you continue to grow within this network.
Welcome aboard! 🌍
Thank you for the warm welcome. In my view the biggest challenge in balancing cutting edge technology with traditional ecological knowledge in wildlife conservation is integration without marginalization. Advanced tools like GPS collars, camera traps and remote sensing provide precise, large-scale data but they can sometimes overshadow the deep and place based understanding held by local communities and field researchers.
Traditional ecological knowledge captures long-term patterns of animal behavior, seasonal movements and human wildlife interactions that technology alone may miss. The challenge lies in ensuring that technology complements rather than replaces this knowledge and that local stakeholders are actively involved in data interpretation and decision making and when technology is implemented without community engagement it can lead to mistrust, misinformed management decisions or conflict. So a balanced approach where scientific tools validate, refine and then build traditional insights offers the most effective and socially sustainable path forward for wildlife conservation.