The Team
Ecologist, Author & Writer
Currently serves as the Ecologist, Author & Writer at WildTales. Previously, he held the position of Assistant Director at the Bombay Natural History Society in Delhi for nine years. His notable achievements include the planning and development of North India's largest butterfly park within Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, showcasing his commitment to biodiversity preservation. Additionally, he has provided valuable guidance to the Department of Forests and Wildlife, Government of NCT of Delhi, on various restoration projects and biodiversity surveys. As an advocate of seed banks, he operated native plant nurseries and has established over 85 butterfly parks nationwide. He led the conceptualization of citizen science monitoring programs including Big Butterfly Month, Dragonfly Festival, and Delhi Moth Week. He also spearheaded the development of India’s first butterfly habitat within an industrial zone in collaboration with Bridgestone India in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Furthermore, he initiated the Green Skill Development program for the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India in 2019. He has implemented the training for frontline forest staff of the Dept. of Forest, Govt of Madhya Pradesh, while he also oversees the regional education centers at Bharatpur (Rajasthan) and Bhagalpur (Bihar). Sohail has also supported organizing various bird and butterfly centric festivals across the nation as well as conducted biodiversity surveys in Delhi, Haryana, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh on behalf of various conservation organizations. Recognized for his contributions, he received the Dr. B Kiowta Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019 from the Indian Dragonfly Society and serves as a member of the Delhi Ridge Management Board.
Ecologist
He currently works with WildTales as an Ecologist, he pursued his passion towards wildlife conservation straight after completing his Bachelor’s in Engineering. He has worked with the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) to develop natural habitats for butterflies in central India. Under the guidance of Mr. Sohail Madan, he developed India’s first butterfly habitat in an industrial zone with Bridgestone India at Indore, Madhya Pradesh and has played a crucial role in conducting various Lepidoptera and Avifauna monitoring surveys in central India. He has more than 5 years of experience in conducting butterfly walks, nature trails, and nature awareness sessions. Additionally, he has conducted many workshops on butterfly conservation for a diverse range of stakeholders, including corporate entities, educational institutions, societies, and forest department officials.