Author Profile

Neethi Mahesh is a student of wildlife ecology and a freelance outdoor educator who has worked on research and conservation projects focusing on everything from Frogs to King Cobras. Her interest in Mahseers is tied up with the conservation of freshwater ecosystems and riverine habitats in India. She feels that studying Mahseer ecology and behaviour is the first step towards developing sustainable river management initiatives, and is working towards conservation of freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity through education and outreach.