Palakkad: At just 13 years old, Ananya Vishwesh has already become an expert in wildlife conservation, with an impressive knowledge of the forest and its creatures. For Ananya, the forest is like her own home, a love she developed at the tender age of six.
Ananya's passion for the forest began during a family trip from Palakkad to Ooty when she was just six years old. This trip sparked her fascination with nature, leading her to spend the next six years living in Masinagudi, where she immersed herself in the world of bird-watching in the Nilgiris.
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During her time in the Nilgiris, Ananya observed and photographed 288 bird species, documenting her findings in a book titled Birds of Masinagudi. Her keen interest in birds soon blossomed into a broader love for wildlife and forest conservation.
Contributions to wildlife conservation
Ananya’s dedication to wildlife conservation extends beyond bird watching. With support from the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, she visited the elephant camp in Masinagudi to learn about the lives of elephants. She has also participated in bird-watching events and wildlife census activities.
Ananya is also passionate about educating others on the importance of wildlife conservation. She regularly conducts lectures and classes, spreading awareness about the need to protect natural habitats.
She has also taken an interest in reptiles, particularly snakes. To deepen her understanding, she practised snake rescuing and earned a certificate in Junior Masters in Herpetology from the United States.
Currently studying online at 21K, an online school in Bengaluru, Ananya dreams of joining the Indian Forest Service (IFS) to continue her work in conservation. Her family supports her passion, with her father Vishwesh Subramaniam being a businessman, and her mother, Swetha, a teacher at Amrita School in Palakkad.
Published: 15 Feb 2025, 01:14 pm IST
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