Vedant Thite
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edant developed his love for animals in the hills surrounding Pune, Maharashtra, India. On a visit to Ranthambore National Park, he became aware of how habitat destruction and poaching impact India's biodiversity, which sowed in him the seeds of compassion to help protect wildlife. He began volunteering at a zoo in Pune and later received a bachelor's degree in tourism at Indira Gandhi National Open University in New Delhi while leading groups of young adults on ecotourism excursions. Conservation outreach and education inspired him to contribute to scientific publications on animal behavior and ecology; he has since conducted research on leopards, striped hyenas, rusty spotted cats, Asiatic wild cats and Indian hedgehogs.
Vedant fostered his love for tracking tigers, sloth bears, Indian wild dogs and other wildlife while guiding safaris in Tadoba National Park. After two years, he became a naturalist guide at the luxury camp SUJAN JAWAI in Rajasthan, where he had the opportunity to work with the Discovery Channel to create the documentary Jawai: India's Leopard Hills. While there, he made invaluable contributions to the re-wilding of the reserve and participated in environmental education efforts to minimize human-wildlife conflict, liaising with locals and Rajasthan Forest Department to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need. He was instrumental in developing a research wing of the camp, where he conducted groundbreaking research on leopards' movement patterns using camera traps and logs.
A multifaceted naturalist, Vedant has led a life close to nature, and his passion has introduced hundreds of travelers to the wild beauty of India. Before joining Natural Habitat Adventures as an Expedition Leader in 2022, Vedant had a career spanning 14 years in conservation science, wildlife rehabilitation and responsible tourism, and in 2023, he began pursuing a masters in environmental science online. He is eager to offer Nat Hab travelers an in-depth, personalized experience that showcases the rich biodiversity of India, Nepal and Bhutan.
Vedant resides in Pune, India, and enjoys scuba diving and wildlife photography in his free time. He is a PADI-certified advanced and rescue diver, and his award-winning photography has been featured in global media outlets. You can find Vedant on Instagram @vedantthite.
Upcoming Adventures with Vedant:
The Grand India Wildlife Adventure
Wild & Ancient Himalaya: Nepal & Bhutan
edant developed his love for animals in the hills surrounding Pune, Maharashtra, India. On a visit to Ranthambore National Park, he became aware of how habitat destruction and poaching impact India's biodiversity, which sowed in him the seeds of compassion to help protect wildlife. He began volunteering at a zoo in Pune and later received a bachelor's degree in tourism at Indira Gandhi National Open University in New Delhi while leading groups of young adults on ecotourism excursions. Conservation outreach and education inspired him to contribute to scientific publications on animal behavior and ecology; he has since conducted research on leopards, striped hyenas, rusty spotted cats, Asiatic wild cats and Indian hedgehogs. Vedant fostered his love for tracking tigers, sloth bears, Indian wild dogs and other wildlife while guiding safaris in Tadoba National Park. After two years, he became a naturalist guide at the luxury camp SUJAN JAWAI in Rajasthan, where he had the opportunity to work with the Discovery Channel to create the documentary Jawai: India's Leopard Hills. While there, he made invaluable contributions to the re-wilding of the reserve and participated in environmental education efforts to minimize human-wildlife conflict, liaising with locals and Rajasthan Forest Department to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need. He was instrumental in developing a research wing of the camp, where he conducted groundbreaking research on leopards' movement patterns using camera traps and logs.
A multifaceted naturalist, Vedant has led a life close to nature, and his passion has introduced hundreds of travelers to the wild beauty of India. Before joining Natural Habitat Adventures as an Expedition Leader in 2022, Vedant had a career spanning 14 years in conservation science, wildlife rehabilitation and responsible tourism, and in 2023, he began pursuing a masters in environmental science online. He is eager to offer Nat Hab travelers an in-depth, personalized experience that showcases the rich biodiversity of India, Nepal and Bhutan.
Vedant resides in Pune, India, and enjoys scuba diving and wildlife photography in his free time. He is a PADI-certified advanced and rescue diver, and his award-winning photography has been featured in global media outlets. You can find Vedant on Instagram @vedantthite.
Upcoming Adventures with Vedant:
The Grand India Wildlife Adventure
Wild & Ancient Himalaya: Nepal & Bhutan
