Founders Note
Hermis Haridas & Nisha Purushothaman
Welcome to this edition of PT Aware – the PawsTrails journal on conservation and photography.
In this edition, we train our lens on the Hippo, one of the most intriguing animals of Africa. We thank all the wonderful photographers for the beautiful images that adorn this article. Conservation is not an exclusive domain of biologists and researchers, everyone has a part to play. We congratulate you for helping the cause of the Hippo by helping your images tell the wonderful tale of these animals.
From the time we launched the first edition of PT Explorers magazine, the global PawsTrails community has grown and we are proud to have associated with dedicated conservation photographers from around the world. It is already late- we need to act at least now. And, not just act, but take definitive steps to march towards a better future for us and all our fellow beings on earth. It is or aims to be a guide and co-passenger on this path towards a greener future
We cannot stress this point more in these uncertain times. The year 2021 had started on a positive note with vaccines for the covid disease being made available. But four months down the line, we are again staring at an abyss with infection rates skyrocketing in many areas of the world.
Many of us are struggling to cope with the pains and loss inflicted by the pandemic. We urge all to exercise caution and follow social distancing norms diligently.
Together we can overcome this.
Please follow us on our social media handles and remain in touch with the pulse of nature. We bring you the best from both worlds – the worlds of science and photography.
Hermis Haridas & Nisha Purushothaman
Founders – Paws Trails Explorers