Editor's Den

Cynthia Bandurek - Contributing Editor, South America

Editor

As a woman involved in conservation projects and nature photography for more than a decade, I have the honor to present this issue of PT Explorers magazine.

This issue is dedicated to the special women, who in their special ways contribute to environmental awareness and wildlife conservation. The articles in this edition are but a small sample of the impact and the contribution that women around the world make to the cause of mother nature and our fellow beings.

The interview features Indian photographer Rathika Ramasamy. She chats on her interesting forays into the wildlife, bird photography and tips and techniques to employ in the field.

Kate Taylor from Maine spent 12 years overseeing the scientific program for the Loon Preservation Committee in New Hampshire. She describes in her article the life of Loons, specially their behavior, illustrated with amazing photography by Daniel and Virginia Poleschook.

Dr. Megan Davidson in Australia tells us about the dramatic situation of kangaroos, especially the smaller species, and explains the effort of Wildlife Victoria to protect them.

Also, in Australia, Nadia DW writes about the impact of climate change in the increased frequency of forest fires, in an environment already complicated by the dry characteristic of its vegetation.

An Art exhibit, with a special topic: Linking Science and Art. The perfect combination, Knowledge and the power of art to mobilize in an emotional plane. Deborah McKew tells about this inspiring project, in Portland, Maine.

Athira Mohan Krishnan explores the pictureperfect locales of Malawi and the amazing wildlife.

PT thank all the women contributors of this Volume for sharing their experiences and spreading the knowledge.

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