Dr. Gowri Mallapur - Expert talk
The Early Career Croc Network hosted Dr. Gowri Mallapur for an engaging Expert Talk session, where she shared insights into her professional journey spanning over 30 years of working with reptiles and her experiences in reptile research, conservation, and zoological institutions.
Dr. Gowri spoke about her journey from working with snakes in Mumbai to working with crocodilians at the Madras Crocodile Bank, followed by her experiences working with a diverse range of reptile species across India.
Her career journey offered an inspiring perspective on the diverse pathways available within herpetology, reptile research, conservation, and wildlife institutions. The session highlighted how a career in reptiles can evolve over time, with opportunities to work with different species, institutions, and conservation initiatives.
The ECCN community was grateful to Dr. Gowri for sharing her experiences and offering valuable insights and inspiration to the next generation of early-career researchers, conservationists, and herpetologists.
Key themes:
- 30 years of professional experience in herpetology
- Academic and professional journeys in reptile conservation
- Working with snakes in Mumbai
- Crocodilian research and conservation
- Working at the Madras Crocodile Bank
- Reptile diversity across India
- Working with diverse reptile species
- Careers in zoological and conservation institutions
- Professional pathways in herpetology
- Opportunities for early-career herpetologists and conservationists
April 29, 2022