Renowned wildlife scientist and conservation planner Dr B C Choudhary brings with him a vast and seminal body of work on Herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles) and ecological works on both freshwater and marine habitat and species. From 1984 to 2012, Dr Choudhury worked at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, enriching the research works of wildlife researchers and managers with his profound knowledge and experience in the field. Dr Choudhury has also been awarded the prestigious Society for Conservation Biology Award for his works on science, advocacy and conservation communication leadership.