Founders Note
Hermis Haridas & Nisha Purushothaman
PT Aware opens your eyes to the realities of the wild world. While dazzling you with the life stories of amazing species from around the world, we also bring to you the challenges faced by them for their very survival.
In this edition, we chronicle the Ostrich, an icon of the bird kingdom. The narrative also goes into the system of classification used to define the conservation status of a species and provokes a question if a rethink on these methods is needed.
Are some species denied the attention they require due to ambiguity in their conservation status? We hope to invoke the right questions in our reader’s minds, thereby leading to discussions and the formation of public opinion in support of our fellow beings on earth.
We have some exciting news!!!
While we were on our many expeditions in the wild, the Paws Trails team has always had a dream of having our very own safari lodge. That dream is coming true now with the launch of MARA TRAILS CAMP – the Paws Trails’ eco-camp in the mecca of wildlife, the Masai Mara. While it wasn’t easy, we are really excited that this dream has come true and Mara Trails Camp will be welcoming the first visitors in July 2021.
Paws Trails has always been vocal in supporting that conservation should be an inclusive endeavor. To succeed, conservationists have to think holistically, taking into account the communities that live surrounding the concerned area. This is one of the guiding principles that we followed while envisioning Mara Trails. We have resolved to use 50% of our operational profits for awareness building and aiding the communities who live with the wildlife and act as their guardians. Renowned scientist Dr. Peter Hudson will be the conservation Director for Mara Trails and will be guiding us in all our activities.
So when you plan your next expedition with us, you will not only have the best experience in the Mara, guaranteed by a decade worth of Paws Trails’ experience in the field, but you will also be making a difference to the natural world and the communities that protect them.
Contact us for the best safari experience at maratrails@gmail.com.
Hermis Haridas & Nisha Purushothaman
Founders – Paws Trails Explorers