Dr. Brij Kishor Gupta
Regional Representative, Durrell Conservation Academy (Honorary Position) at Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust- Claim this Profile
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DR. SANT PRAKASH
I assure that His inclusion and association to any organisation will not be a compromise on their high standard. He is an asset in the field of Wildlife conservation and management practices. His books are taught and practiced in the field. Quality is assured when he is around. Good team worker, leader and above all a good person.
Shubhobroto Ghosh
I have known about Brij’s work with animals for well over two decades now. It took some time to meet him though because of the distance between us. Our first meeting was in the Central Zoo Authority office around a decade ago. I was apprehensive about the meeting given my critical views on zoos as stated in the Indian Zoo Inquiry report published by Zoocheck Canada. I need not have worried. Brij’s affable and warm nature soon put me at rest in his company and was the beginning of a long friendship that endures to this day. Brij has done remarkable work with a variety of species of animals, including bears, elephants, big cats, amphibians and bears. He also has profound knowledge on the nature of captive animal management. Both Brij and I gained a lot of insight into captive animal issues from our training in Jersey Zoo(Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust) founded by Gerald Durrell on the island of Jersey in Great Britain. Brij’s work in the Central Zoo Authority has been guided by the twin perspectives of conservation and animal welfare and he has done commendable work in enhancing the scientific guidance of captive animal facilities that improves both the conservation component of zoos and associated welfare measures. Brij impresses me with his ability to provide a calm, composed and dignified audience to a wide range of stakeholders, including those who are not particularly amenable to the zoo concept. It is this ability that has enabled him to build successful partnerships with a diverse range of individuals across a panoply of organisations. I have been an admirer of Brij’s work in facilitating and setting up rescue centres for wild animals rescued from circuses, roadside zoos and abusive entertainment facilities. His paper on natural hybridization of otters in the Nature journal is a revolutionary one of its kind because it challenges the whole basis of reproductive isolation that lies at the core of the species concept and can compel us to rethink certain fundamental concepts in biology. Brij also has considerable expertise in creating and designing animal enclosures and has written a book on this topic. Ms Lee Durrell, wife of Gerald Durrell and Honorary Director of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust released his book on animal enclosure design during her first visit to India in April 2017 and I was privileged to be in the audience. Brij has utilized his academic background to publish many papers on wild animals and has honed his experience by visiting zoos in India and abroad. I consider him as a major ally in the movement to better the lot of animals in captivity and wish him all the best in all his endeavours.
DR. SANT PRAKASH
I assure that His inclusion and association to any organisation will not be a compromise on their high standard. He is an asset in the field of Wildlife conservation and management practices. His books are taught and practiced in the field. Quality is assured when he is around. Good team worker, leader and above all a good person.
Shubhobroto Ghosh
I have known about Brij’s work with animals for well over two decades now. It took some time to meet him though because of the distance between us. Our first meeting was in the Central Zoo Authority office around a decade ago. I was apprehensive about the meeting given my critical views on zoos as stated in the Indian Zoo Inquiry report published by Zoocheck Canada. I need not have worried. Brij’s affable and warm nature soon put me at rest in his company and was the beginning of a long friendship that endures to this day. Brij has done remarkable work with a variety of species of animals, including bears, elephants, big cats, amphibians and bears. He also has profound knowledge on the nature of captive animal management. Both Brij and I gained a lot of insight into captive animal issues from our training in Jersey Zoo(Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust) founded by Gerald Durrell on the island of Jersey in Great Britain. Brij’s work in the Central Zoo Authority has been guided by the twin perspectives of conservation and animal welfare and he has done commendable work in enhancing the scientific guidance of captive animal facilities that improves both the conservation component of zoos and associated welfare measures. Brij impresses me with his ability to provide a calm, composed and dignified audience to a wide range of stakeholders, including those who are not particularly amenable to the zoo concept. It is this ability that has enabled him to build successful partnerships with a diverse range of individuals across a panoply of organisations. I have been an admirer of Brij’s work in facilitating and setting up rescue centres for wild animals rescued from circuses, roadside zoos and abusive entertainment facilities. His paper on natural hybridization of otters in the Nature journal is a revolutionary one of its kind because it challenges the whole basis of reproductive isolation that lies at the core of the species concept and can compel us to rethink certain fundamental concepts in biology. Brij also has considerable expertise in creating and designing animal enclosures and has written a book on this topic. Ms Lee Durrell, wife of Gerald Durrell and Honorary Director of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust released his book on animal enclosure design during her first visit to India in April 2017 and I was privileged to be in the audience. Brij has utilized his academic background to publish many papers on wild animals and has honed his experience by visiting zoos in India and abroad. I consider him as a major ally in the movement to better the lot of animals in captivity and wish him all the best in all his endeavours.
DR. SANT PRAKASH
I assure that His inclusion and association to any organisation will not be a compromise on their high standard. He is an asset in the field of Wildlife conservation and management practices. His books are taught and practiced in the field. Quality is assured when he is around. Good team worker, leader and above all a good person.
Shubhobroto Ghosh
I have known about Brij’s work with animals for well over two decades now. It took some time to meet him though because of the distance between us. Our first meeting was in the Central Zoo Authority office around a decade ago. I was apprehensive about the meeting given my critical views on zoos as stated in the Indian Zoo Inquiry report published by Zoocheck Canada. I need not have worried. Brij’s affable and warm nature soon put me at rest in his company and was the beginning of a long friendship that endures to this day. Brij has done remarkable work with a variety of species of animals, including bears, elephants, big cats, amphibians and bears. He also has profound knowledge on the nature of captive animal management. Both Brij and I gained a lot of insight into captive animal issues from our training in Jersey Zoo(Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust) founded by Gerald Durrell on the island of Jersey in Great Britain. Brij’s work in the Central Zoo Authority has been guided by the twin perspectives of conservation and animal welfare and he has done commendable work in enhancing the scientific guidance of captive animal facilities that improves both the conservation component of zoos and associated welfare measures. Brij impresses me with his ability to provide a calm, composed and dignified audience to a wide range of stakeholders, including those who are not particularly amenable to the zoo concept. It is this ability that has enabled him to build successful partnerships with a diverse range of individuals across a panoply of organisations. I have been an admirer of Brij’s work in facilitating and setting up rescue centres for wild animals rescued from circuses, roadside zoos and abusive entertainment facilities. His paper on natural hybridization of otters in the Nature journal is a revolutionary one of its kind because it challenges the whole basis of reproductive isolation that lies at the core of the species concept and can compel us to rethink certain fundamental concepts in biology. Brij also has considerable expertise in creating and designing animal enclosures and has written a book on this topic. Ms Lee Durrell, wife of Gerald Durrell and Honorary Director of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust released his book on animal enclosure design during her first visit to India in April 2017 and I was privileged to be in the audience. Brij has utilized his academic background to publish many papers on wild animals and has honed his experience by visiting zoos in India and abroad. I consider him as a major ally in the movement to better the lot of animals in captivity and wish him all the best in all his endeavours.
DR. SANT PRAKASH
I assure that His inclusion and association to any organisation will not be a compromise on their high standard. He is an asset in the field of Wildlife conservation and management practices. His books are taught and practiced in the field. Quality is assured when he is around. Good team worker, leader and above all a good person.
Shubhobroto Ghosh
I have known about Brij’s work with animals for well over two decades now. It took some time to meet him though because of the distance between us. Our first meeting was in the Central Zoo Authority office around a decade ago. I was apprehensive about the meeting given my critical views on zoos as stated in the Indian Zoo Inquiry report published by Zoocheck Canada. I need not have worried. Brij’s affable and warm nature soon put me at rest in his company and was the beginning of a long friendship that endures to this day. Brij has done remarkable work with a variety of species of animals, including bears, elephants, big cats, amphibians and bears. He also has profound knowledge on the nature of captive animal management. Both Brij and I gained a lot of insight into captive animal issues from our training in Jersey Zoo(Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust) founded by Gerald Durrell on the island of Jersey in Great Britain. Brij’s work in the Central Zoo Authority has been guided by the twin perspectives of conservation and animal welfare and he has done commendable work in enhancing the scientific guidance of captive animal facilities that improves both the conservation component of zoos and associated welfare measures. Brij impresses me with his ability to provide a calm, composed and dignified audience to a wide range of stakeholders, including those who are not particularly amenable to the zoo concept. It is this ability that has enabled him to build successful partnerships with a diverse range of individuals across a panoply of organisations. I have been an admirer of Brij’s work in facilitating and setting up rescue centres for wild animals rescued from circuses, roadside zoos and abusive entertainment facilities. His paper on natural hybridization of otters in the Nature journal is a revolutionary one of its kind because it challenges the whole basis of reproductive isolation that lies at the core of the species concept and can compel us to rethink certain fundamental concepts in biology. Brij also has considerable expertise in creating and designing animal enclosures and has written a book on this topic. Ms Lee Durrell, wife of Gerald Durrell and Honorary Director of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust released his book on animal enclosure design during her first visit to India in April 2017 and I was privileged to be in the audience. Brij has utilized his academic background to publish many papers on wild animals and has honed his experience by visiting zoos in India and abroad. I consider him as a major ally in the movement to better the lot of animals in captivity and wish him all the best in all his endeavours.
Experience
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Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
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Jersey
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Regional Representative, Durrell Conservation Academy (Honorary Position)
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Feb 2014 - Present
It is a great honor for me to let you all that I have been nominated as Regional Representative to help the Durrell Conservation Learning Network by the Durrell Conservation Academy of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. At present there are 5 countries have Regional Representative, including myself for India working on honorary position. The other countries which have regional representatives are Colombia, Canada, Philippines, Sri Lanka. It is a great honor for me to let you all that I have been nominated as Regional Representative to help the Durrell Conservation Learning Network by the Durrell Conservation Academy of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. At present there are 5 countries have Regional Representative, including myself for India working on honorary position. The other countries which have regional representatives are Colombia, Canada, Philippines, Sri Lanka.
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Member, Captive Care and Breeding Commitee
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Sep 2016 - Present
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Ex Board Member and Regional Representative, South Asia, IZE
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Jun 2016 - Sep 2021
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IUCN
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Commission Member, IUCN/ SSC Conservation Planning Specialist Group
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2017 - 2020
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Commission Member, IUCN CEC Higher Education, Knowledge Management & Capacity Development Specialist
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2017 - 2020
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Commission Member, IUCN SSC Bear Specialist Group
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2017 - 2020
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World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)
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Spain
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ex Member , Standing Committee for Conservation and Environmental Sustainability
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Jan 2016 - Oct 2019
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Ex Member, Standing Committee for Population Management
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Jan 2016 - Oct 2019
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Evaluation & Monitoring Officer and Member, Expert Group on Zoo Designing of CZA
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Jul 2003 - Aug 2019
1. Evaluation & Monitoring of Zoos throughout India zoos with respect to the norms laid in Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009.2. Monitoring the zoos status with respect Grant of Recognition or De-recognition.3. Monitoring Compliance of conditions stipulated while granting recognition to zoos and physical closure of De-recognized zoos.4. Member. Expert Group on Zoo Designing of Central Zoo Authority.5. Member, Research Council, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Science University, Nagpur6. Volunteer, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.7. Team Member, WAZA Decade on Biodiversity Project
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Nodal Officer, CBSG-WAZA 2014
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
Nodal Officer for organizing the Annual Conference of the IUCN/SSC/Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG) to be held at The Lalit, New Delhi during 30 October-2 November, 2014 and 69th Annual Conference of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) to be held at The Ashok, New Delhi, during 2nd November-6 November, 2014. Nodal Officer for organizing the Annual Conference of the IUCN/SSC/Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG) to be held at The Lalit, New Delhi during 30 October-2 November, 2014 and 69th Annual Conference of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) to be held at The Ashok, New Delhi, during 2nd November-6 November, 2014.
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Central Zoo Authority
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India
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Scientific Officer
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Jul 2003 - Jun 2007
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Wildlife SOS
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India
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Rescue Facility Manager
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Mar 2001 - Jun 2003
Published Article on TRADE IN BEARS AND THEIR PARTS IN INDIA: THREATS TO CONSERVATION OF BEARSBrij Kishor GuptaFormer Rescue Facility Manager, Agra Bear Rescue FacilityRohit SinghWildlife Researcher, Wildlife S O SKartick SatyanarayanCo-founder, Wildlife S O SGeeta SeshamaniCo-founders, Wildlife S O S(Page 58 to 68) Published Article on TRADE IN BEARS AND THEIR PARTS IN INDIA: THREATS TO CONSERVATION OF BEARSBrij Kishor GuptaFormer Rescue Facility Manager, Agra Bear Rescue FacilityRohit SinghWildlife Researcher, Wildlife S O SKartick SatyanarayanCo-founder, Wildlife S O SGeeta SeshamaniCo-founders, Wildlife S O S(Page 58 to 68)
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Scientist
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Jan 1999 - Feb 2001
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Development Officer
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Sep 1993 - Apr 1998
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WWF
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Education Officer (CASP-Conservation Action Support Programme)
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May 1992 - Aug 1992
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Bombay Natural History Society ( Bnhs )
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India
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Fellow
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Jan 1991 - Nov 1991
Studying Status and Distribution of Birds of Prey through out the country. Studying Status and Distribution of Birds of Prey through out the country.
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Education
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2020 - 2020
The University of Edinburgh
Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Animal Behaviour -
2015 - 2015
The University of Edinburgh
Willdife Disease Management in Species Conservation Programme, Wildlife Disease -
1984 - 1989
Dayalbagh Educational Institue (Deemed University), Agra
B.Sc., M.Sc. & Ph.D, Animal Behaviour and Environmental Enrichment -
1977 - 1984
J.I.C. Fatehabad
12 Board, Science and Biology -
2015 -
George Mason University
Short-term Course in Conservation Breeding Centres for Wildlife Sustainability
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