Dr. Kashmira Kakati | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, Wildlife Research Group, University of Cambridge |
| Known for | Wild cats discovery |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biologist, Zoologist |
Kashmira Kakati is a wildlife biologist and environmental activist working the North Eastern forests of India. In 2010, she announced the discovery of the presence of seven species of wild cats in the Jeypore-Dehing forests in Assam.[1][2][3] Her work using camera traps to find wild cats was featured in the first episode of the BBC documentary Lost Land of the Tiger (2010).[4]
- ^ "Mammals in Jeypore Dehring Forest". Conservation India. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ Gandhi, Divya (February 20, 2010). "Scientist discovers Himalayan wildcat haven". The Hindu.
- ^ "Finding the Fiery Eyes of the Night". Sustainable Development. World Bank. July 28, 2010. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ Lost Land of the Tiger Episode #1 on IMDb.