Founders Note

Hermis Haridas & Nisha Purushothaman

We are in the second half of the year and the Covid pandemic still has the world in its tentacles. throttling world economies and bringing uncertainty to people’s lives around the globe. And here we are, still with no solution in sight. The best solution is prevention, in the form of social distancing, exercising the power of your mind to control the natural urges for social mingling. We are at a crossroads in the phase of the pandemic, with governments around the world relaxing lockdown restrictions and opening up travel and entertainment. This is the time that we need to exercise our intelligence and self-control. In most corners of the world, the number of covid cases are far more today than at the start of the lockdown. So, common sense should prevail and each of us must exercise more care and precaution. If you can avoid it, please avoid going out. Even if you have to go out, maintain social distancing. Try to avoid long-distance travel if it is not an emergency. Please understand that lockdown relaxations are happening primarily because of market forces and for the sake of people’s livelihoods, and not because the world has become a safer place.The pandemic is still very real and may even be more dangerous.

At PawsTrails, we have been harnessing the power of community photography to farther the cause of wildlife and conservation. We have launched multiple programs in the past to encourage, nurture, and reward photographers. We are proud to present to you our latest collaboration – www.snapcoaches.com. Snapcoaches is our initiative for the country of India, to bring the best experts in the genres of wildlife and conservation photography from around the world, to train and mentor the aspirants and upcoming talent. The medium of instruction will be primarily online, which is the easiest way to make the best experts around the world accessible to all. Please checkout the website for more details and grab the opportunity to learn from the best.

We thank all the wonderful photographers, scientists, conservationists, and nature lovers who have contributed the articles and photographs that you see in this magazine. Kudos to your spirit and dedication to mother nature.

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Hermis Haridas & Nisha Purushothaman
Founders – PT Explorers