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J. Vijaya | |
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| Born | 1959 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Ethiraj College, Chennai |
| Known for | India’s first woman herpetologist |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Herpetology |
| Institutions | Madras Crocodile Bank Trust |
Jagannathan Vijaya (1959–1987) was India's first woman herpetologist.[1] She documented the movement of turtles all over the country and worked as an assistant to Edward Moll, the chairman of the World Conservation Union's Freshwater Chelonian Specialist Group.[2]
- ^ "Best Wildlife Photography Images and Nature Conservation Photos | Sanctuary Asia - The Voice of Wild India". www.sanctuaryasia.com. Archived from the original on 13 February 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ "Turtle recall: India's green warrior - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 February 2019.