About Me

Wildlife and Statistical Ecologist with over two decades of experience in species conservation, focusing on iconic species such as tigers, lions, cheetahs, and elephants.

Arjun Gopalaswamy

Wildlife and Statistical Ecologist with over two decades of experience in species conservation, focusing on iconic species such as tigers, lions, cheetahs, and elephants. Strong background in developing science-based population monitoring methods, addressing issues like human-wildlife conflict, habitat management, and conservation policy.

Educational Journey

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering from Bangalore University.
D.Phil in Zoology from the University of Oxford, focusing on tiger metapopulation dynamics.
Master's in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (with a minor in Statistics) from the University of Florida.
Founder of Carnassials Global, a consultancy offering science-driven solutions to global conservation challenges.

Currently a Research Associate at Nelson Mandela University, contributing to research programs and mentoring students.
Advisor to WCN’s Lion Recovery Fund, assisting with lion monitoring programs and developing statistical methodologies.
Hands-on fieldwork experience across Asia and Africa, contributing to conservation programs for tigers, lions, cheetahs, and elephants in countries including India, Kenya, South Africa, Gabon, and Thailand.

Collaborative Vision

My work bridges the gap between empirical science and practical conservation, ensuring conservation efforts are grounded in robust methods that lead to actionable outcomes. Collaboration with governments, NGOs, and academic institutions remains at the heart of my approach, striving to build scientific capacity and influence conservation policy globally.

My Contributions

Led Africa's first nationwide lion and carnivore survey in Kenya, developing standardized monitoring protocols now adopted by Kenya Wildlife Service.
Guided the development of methods to assess African forest elephant populations in Gabon, contributing to nationwide surveys.
Developed innovative monitoring methods for large carnivores in Uganda, Kenya, and Sri Lanka, integrating field techniques and analytical frameworks.
Published extensively on population estimation, statistical ecology, and conservation methods, with over 3,800 citations and an h-index of 26.
Designed capacity-building programs, training hundreds of conservationists across Africa and Asia to implement science-based conservation strategies.

Areas of Focus

Tiger Conservation

Pioneered methods for assessing tiger populations in India's Western Ghats and beyond, collaborating on monitoring frameworks at local and national scales.

Lion and Cheetah Research

Zoora offers a safe and accessible way for people to see wildlife up close.

Elephant Studies

Advised on innovative elephant population assessments in South Africa and Gabon.

Capacity Building

Organized hands-on workshops for stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and local communities, to strengthen conservation science.

Become a part of support in the population conservation of wild life

Key Projects

Technical advisor for the Kenya Wildlife Service, leading surveys that redefined lion population estimates and helped implement standardized methods across the country.
Developed strategies to reform lion and carnivore monitoring in Uganda's protected areas in collaboration with Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Worked on tiger and prey monitoring projects across India and Southeast Asia, addressing critical conservation issues like habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict.

About Me

Wildlife and Statistical Ecologist with over two decades of experience in species conservation, focusing on iconic species such as tigers, lions, cheetahs, and elephants.

Arjun Gopalaswamy

Educational Journey

My Contributions

Areas of Focus

Become a part of support in the population conservation of wild life

Key Projects

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