The Pantanal – Land of the Jaguar
April 25 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm UTC+5.5
Wildlife Presentation | Saturday, 25 Apr | 3:00 PM | Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
Presentation by:
Dr Ajit Huilgol
The Pantanal is the best place on earth to see wild jaguars, especially along the Cuiaba River. It is also home to capybara (the world’s largest rodent), giant otters and other exotic creatures like caiman, giant anteater, tapir, marsh deer, ocelots, and over 650 species of birds, including the jabiru stork – the symbol of the Pantanal! Simply put, the Pantanal is arguably South America’s finest wildlife-spotting destination!
About Dr Ajit Huilgol
Dr Ajit K Huilgol is a multifaceted individual, and wears many hats.
He is a kidney transplant surgeon based in Bangalore, and has been doing kidney transplants in this city since the very first successful transplant in Karnataka in 1983
Even as a youngster Dr Huilgol was interested in nature and wildlife, but it wasn’t until 2007 when he developed a keen interest in wildlife photography.
In 2008 he received his Associateship of the Royal Photographic Society. In 2009 he received the Runner-up Award in the prestigious BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year in the Mammals Behavior category. His images and articles have appeared in many magazines and books. He is a very sought-after speaker on topics ranging from travels to post-processing.
He joined YPS in Nov, 2020 and with the help of senior members, has been participating in various national and international salons. He has won over 1000 awards, 226 PSA Gold Medals and over 13,000 acceptances!
Request everyone to arrive 15 mins early
-YPS Executive Committee