Years after winning international acclaim, Nayan Khanolkar's groundbreaking work remains a testament to India's wildlife conservation efforts.
On Wednesday, the 42-year-old Nayan Khanolkar was awarded the prestigious Urban Wildlife prize in London. He won the award for his picture titled, The Alley Cat. Indian conservation photographer Nayan Khanolkar has been named wildlife photographer of the year in the urban wildlife category by the Natural History Museum, London, along with the BBC. The committee selected Khanolkar’s photograph, The Alley Cat, which features a leopard in Mumbai, for highlighting how human beings and the big cats co-exist in the suburban Aarey milk colony.
The Alley Cat
The winners of the prestigious annual Wildlife Photography were announced recently and the results are quite stunning. Tim Laman was named the winner of the competition, for his image that captured a Bornean orangutan in the Indonesian rainforest. The nominations were as follows :
Entwined Lives
All the images will be displayed at the Natural History Museum in London tomorrow. Post exhibition, these photographs will tour the world.
The Pangolin Pit
The Moon And The Crow
Road To Destruction
Pursued By Fire
End Of The Line
Eviction Attempt
Wind Composition
Requiem For An Owl
Snapper Party
Star Player
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nayan Khanolkar and what did he win?
Nayan Khanolkar is an Indian conservation photographer who won the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award in the Urban Wildlife category for his photograph titled ‘The Alley Cat’, which captures leopards coexisting with humans in Mumbai’s Aarey milk colony.
What is ‘The Alley Cat’ photograph about?
‘The Alley Cat’ showcases a leopard in the suburban Aarey milk colony of Mumbai, highlighting the remarkable coexistence between big cats and human populations in urban and suburban Indian environments.
When did Nayan Khanolkar win the BBC Wildlife Photographer Award?
Nayan Khanolkar received the award announcement in 2016, at age 42, when the Natural History Museum London and BBC recognized his outstanding contribution to urban wildlife photography.
Where were the winning photographs displayed?
All award-winning photographs, including Khanolkar’s work, were displayed at the Natural History Museum in London following the announcement, and subsequently toured the world for public exhibition.
Why is urban wildlife photography important in India?
Urban wildlife photography like Khanolkar’s work raises awareness about human-animal coexistence in Indian cities, promoting conservation efforts and understanding of how wildlife adapts to suburban and urban landscapes.
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