{"id":7570,"date":"2022-02-12T10:38:20","date_gmt":"2022-02-12T05:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/?p=7570"},"modified":"2026-09-08T16:54:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T11:24:57","slug":"career-of-a-naturalist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/career-of-a-naturalist\/","title":{"rendered":"Naturalist Career | Career as a Naturalist"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7570\" class=\"elementor elementor-7570\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2abc4235 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2abc4235\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-241cb3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"241cb3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>\u201cThe wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must, so we must and we will.\u201d \u2014Theodore Roosevelt.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In the forests of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, a few young enthusiasts are embracing their love for nature and wildlife, chasing their passion and building a career out of it.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>These youngsters, speak for the wildlife and weave the stories to the guests who come to the wilderness of the jungle and quench their thirst for being up close with nature. \u00a0 Here\u2019s a sneak peek into the daily lives of four Naturalists of Pugdundee Safaris, who share their stories of being a naturalist.\u00a0 They talk about their passion to be in the wild and unpredictable forests. They share <strong>skills to be a perfect naturalist<\/strong>, their daily adventurous lives, hindrances they face, career prospects in the wildlife sector, and a lot more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d4559d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d4559d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0As nature-based tourism grows in India and travellers seek immersive wildlife experiences, the demand for skilled naturalists is steadily increasing. Whether you dream of tracking tigers, interpreting bird calls, or sharing the fascinating stories from the wild, a career as a naturalist offers a unique blend of adventure, lifelong learning and turning your passion into a fulfilling profession.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>More than just identifying species, a great naturalist is an educator, storyteller, observer, and conservation ambassador. Curiosity, patience, excellent communication skills, empathy for people and wildlife, and a willingness to keep learning are some of the qualities that define successful naturalists.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-584a64f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"584a64f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_a_Naturalist_Earn_in_India\"><\/span>How Much Does a Naturalist Earn in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ad50f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ad50f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; text-align: left;\">\n      <th style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Role<\/th>\n      <th style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Typical Salary Range (Per Month)<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Trainee Naturalist<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">\u20b915,000 &#8211; \u20b922,500<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Naturalist<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">\u20b925,000 &#8211; \u20b940,000<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Senior Naturalist<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">\u20b945,000 &#8211; \u20b91,00,000+<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Freelance Naturalist<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Varies by assignments, experience, and guiding engagements<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75bf8e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75bf8e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: The above figures are indicative ranges. Naturalist salaries vary depending on the organisation, location, experience and skills, and additional responsibilities.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6af3d97 elementor-widget__width-initial uael-heading-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"6af3d97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;heading_text_align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;heading_bottom_space&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;heading_bottom_space_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;heading_bottom_space_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;separator_bottom_space&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;separator_bottom_space_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;separator_bottom_space_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;content_between_space&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:15,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;content_between_space_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;content_between_space_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"uael-table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-main-wrapper\" data-headings=\"h1,h2,h3\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-toc-heading elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"heading_title\" data-elementor-inline-editing-toolbar=\"basic\" >Table of Contents<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-toc-headings=\"headings\" class=\"uael-toc-list uael-toc-list-disc\" data-scroll=\"\" ><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-empty-note\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Add a header to begin generating the table of contents<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c7d081 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55c7d081\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Naturalist_in_India\"><\/span>How to Become a Naturalist in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Build your foundational knowledge<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your journey by learning about Indian wildlife, birds, trees, insects, ecology, and conservation through books, documentaries, online platforms, and time spent outdoors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Take a structured course<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A specialised training programme helps build both theoretical knowledge about the natural world and practical guiding skills. Courses like <\/span><b>PRONAT (Professional Naturalist Training)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> combine field-based and classroom learning, wildlife identification, interpretation of behaviours and ecosystems, and guest engagement, providing a strong foundation for aspiring naturalists and helping them upskill in a practical way.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Gain field experience<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteer or intern with wildlife lodges and conservation-focused organisations, join birding and nature walks, and spend time exploring different ecosystems and landscapes. No amount of theoretical knowledge replaces learning in the field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Apply for a role at wildlife lodges<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several eco-lodges and safari camps hire and train naturalists to learn under experienced mentors and senior professionals while interacting with guests from around the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Find your niche and specialise<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your experience grows, you may specialise in birds, reptiles and amphibians, mammals, botany, photography, tracking, conservation education, nature based guest experiences or expedition leadership. There are several paths to grow in this career depending on your interests.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A good number of naturalists chanced upon a career solely due to their passion to be in nature and explore the outdoors. Other than the desire to be in nature and wildlife, aspiring naturalists require a fair idea of an ecosystem, habitats, and a knack for engaging people. Our naturalists share their journey of becoming interpreters of the forests and how their day unfolds.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of our most motivated naturalists, Harpreet Dhillon has been in the wildlife sector for the last 11 years. Currently, managing our Lodge in Kanha National Park as a Lodge Manager, he started exploring right after his graduation in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary with his uncle, a lawyer by profession who quit law to embrace his passion, bird watching.\u00a0 \u201cI was inspired by my uncle to explore a career in wildlife.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While I explored the forests inside Bharatpur, I derived contentment. I yearned to explore more of nature, and outdoors,\u201d says Harpreet. After exploring in wild for a while, he started as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. \u201dBack in those days, wildlife tourism was dominated by a high number of foreign guests. So, lodges looked for people with fair knowledge of language to guide the guests. I could specify more than 100 species of birds and could identify a lot of flora too, all thanks to my uncle, and of course, my eternal thirst to be in proximity with nature,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of our valued naturalists, Gaurav Dhotre is a commerce graduate and worked with a travel agency before landing in the forest in the role of Naturalist. Gaurav, a city boy has been in the wildlife sector for the last nine years, paving his way through different national parks and sanctuaries. He started his career as a Naturalist in 2011. His undying passion for wildlife and outdoor hooked him in the forests. He joined <strong><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/\">Pugdundee Safaris<\/a><\/strong> in 2017, and currently is in Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unlike Gaurav, who had a fair idea of wildlife, Himani, a medical student was intrigued to work in the forests when she visited Satpura Tiger Reserve in 2017. Clueless about the role, she discovered her love and inclination towards wildlife on this trip. Once back from her trip, she decided to switch to wildlife and landed her first job as a Naturalist after completing a month-long<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/professional-naturalist-training-course\/\"> Naturalist training course<\/a> with Pugdundee Safaris. She has been working with our illustrious team of naturalists since 2018. A native of Jodhpur, Himani was one of the participants of our first PRONAT batch.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another young and energetic naturalist, Mugdha majored in Wildlife Conservation Action from Pune. It was during one of the expeditions, out of many she volunteered as a student, she stumbled upon a naturalist in Mahabaleshwar. \u201cI was in awe of the knowledge she possessed and, the kind of confidence she exhibited. At that moment, I wanted to be as enthusiastic and conversant about wildlife. That was my first encounter with the world of naturalists. I just knew that this is the field I want to explore,\u201d claims Mugdha. After completing her studies she joined us in 2019 as a naturalist.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":7571,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mugdha-Despande.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7571 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mugdha-Despande.webp\" alt=\"Mugdha Despande, one of our youngest Naturalists at Waghoba Eco Lodge \" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mugdha-Despande.webp 375w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mugdha-Despande-225x300.webp 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mugdha Despande, one of our youngest Naturalists at <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.waghobaecolodge.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waghoba Eco Lodge <\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Communicator_and_a_Storyteller\"><\/span><strong>A Communicator and a Storyteller<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The role of naturalists demands comprehensive knowledge and facts about wildlife, innovative communication skills, and a thrilling and captivating flair of storytelling.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, being well-informed and erudite about wildlife, the role requires command of effective communication skills. \u201cAs a naturalist, you are exposed to guests wanting to grasp every fact about the forests. The job requires us to weave a story about the forests. We have to provide the <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wildlife-courses-in-india-2020\/\"><strong>knowledge of the forests<\/strong><\/a>, the flora, and fauna, but it has to be entertaining as well. We cannot simply point at an animal, or a tree, and say, \u2018look a tiger or a deer.<\/p>\n<p>If you tell them a story, or an interesting fact about a tiger, or leopard, that\u2019s going to capture their attention. So, in a way, it requires you to be a storyteller and a great communicator. Out in the wilderness, it is communication that matter the most, be it on good days, or the bad ones,\u201d says one of our youngest naturalist, Mugdha.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cAs a naturalist, you play the role of an interpreter between the wildlife and the guests. You put the limelight on the forests. At the same time, you cannot overlook guests\u2019 desires. So, a perfect balance is acquired if you are a great interpreter,\u201d adds Gaurav, emphasizing the need to communicate effectively.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Every_Day_Challenges_of_a_Naturalist\"><\/span><strong>Every Day Challenges<\/strong> of a Naturalist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On an everyday basis, naturalists have to toil through the complexities of the forests in the simplest way. Most of the time, their training helps them to be calm and find solutions to the hindrances they face in the wild.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mugdha, one of the few female Naturalists, says she faced difficulties in taking her city girl life out to the remote village of Satpura. Being born and brought up in the metro city of Mumbai, it was quite an adjustment in the beginning, when I had to cover a distance just to get a sachet of shampoo. With a lack of network, it was snagging to survive in the forest in the beginning. However, I managed to take the city girl out of the city and survive amidst the forest,\u201d shares recalling her early days.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sharing one of her harrowing experiences, Himani recalls one Diwali evening. \u201cAs it was Diwali, I was nostalgic and was pondering to call home. While heading towards my room, there was a Leopard sitting just a few feet away from me. I could not gather courage, or react, for a moment, I imagined myself gone. As he looked at me, shivers went down my spine, then he ventured into the dark of the forest, and I breathed a sigh of relief. I still tremble just thinking about it,\u201d shares Himani.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cAt Pugdundee, we strive for sustainable tourism. So, we don\u2019t use single-use plastic but the same thing becomes a burden for some guests. They fail to apprehend that it is to ensure that nature remains in its original form.\u00a0 This challenge is shared by naturalists, as well as the manager of the lodge,\u201d shares Harpreet.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_sneak_peek_into_the_daily_life_of_Naturalists\"><\/span><strong>A sneak peek into the daily life of Naturalists<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A regular day in the life of naturalists begins as early as 4 in the morning.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our morning starts with checking the assigned vehicles, ensuring the availability of breakfasts as per the preference of guests, blankets for guests during winter, garbage bags for waste, and a lot more. Before heading to the forest, we confirm that all guests are carrying the required documents. The checklist then includes briefing the guests on the dos and don\u2019ts. Some guests have phobias, and some are allergic to certain plants or insects like bees and flies. It\u2019s our daily chore to assure that everything we require is in the gypsy, shares Gaurav recalling his experiences.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After an enthralling experience in the forest, the team comes back to the lodge by 11 in the morning which is followed by lunch, and some recoup. In the meanwhile, the naturalist manages the logistics, and prepares for the sessions, if any, in the evening.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cEvenings are reserved for acquainting the guests to different aspects of wildlife. Sometimes we arrange for documentaries on wildlife or presentation on birds and butterflies.\u00a0 Occasionally, an interaction on fun facts revolving around wildlife transpires in the evening. During the evening session, some guests share their stories from across the wildlife world, and we try to connect it with the world around us,\u201d shares Mugdha.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_a_Career_out_of_Passion\"><\/span><strong>Making a Career out of Passion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wildlife, once a niche field with limited people making a career out of it, has changed along with the change in the pattern of wildlife tourism. Our naturalists equally feel that a career in wildlife, as a naturalist, guide, or just as an explorer is gaining popularity amongst the younger crowd.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":7573,\"width\":381,\"height\":512,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Harpreet-Singh1-scaled.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Harpreet-Singh1-762x1024.webp\" alt=\"harpreet-singh\" width=\"381\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Harpreet-Singh1-762x1024.webp 762w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Harpreet-Singh1-223x300.webp 223w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Harpreet-Singh1-768x1032.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Harpreet-Singh1-1143x1536.webp 1143w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Harpreet-Singh1-1524x2048.webp 1524w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Harpreet-Singh1-scaled.webp 1904w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/a>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Harpreet Singh, who started as a naturalist with us is the manager of <strong><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kanhaearthlodge.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kanha Earth Lodge<\/a><\/strong> today.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For Harpreet, wildlife has been not only a passion but has also availed him of an opportunity to reach heights in his career. He started his career as a junior naturalist, and now is in the role of Lodge Manager, managing his own team of naturalists, guides, and operations members. \u201cIn terms of growth, there is an array of opportunities if you are passionate about it.<\/p>\n<p>A lot of naturalists I have come across are good photographers too, they can explore careers in wildlife photography. It also depends on the individual as well. Some naturalists switch to a management role as I have. I get to play the role of both the naturalist and a manager, and in proximity to the wildlife,\u201d informs Harpreet beamingly.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He says, \u201cI can never get out of the jungle. I love everything about my job. I don\u2019t see myself leaving till my retirement. You can say, I wish to retire from the jungle.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u00a0Although she has spent all of three years amidst the wilderness, Himani says, \u201cIf you are prepared to trudge through the rigidness of the captivating jungle, then you can achieve all you want\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A lot of people initiate expeditions, tours across national parks and sanctuaries in India. Other than working with lodges, one can consider starting their own venture like homestays, lodges. Some experienced naturalists switch to research in wildlife conservation becoming experts on the subject of their choice. Wildlife documentation and joining forests departments are also an option one can consider.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Both Himani and Mughdha desire to continue in the forests and explore what the future holds for them. Mugdha says she wishes to work towards the conservation of wildlife and create sensitivity towards forests and their dwellers by educating as many people as she can.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unlike high-paying jobs in the city, the role of a naturalist does not pay a lucrative salary. However, many lodges take care of expenditure on accommodation and food which helps naturalists to make a decent earning amidst the jungle while following their passion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Training_Locals_to_Explore_a_Career_in_Wildlife\"><\/span><strong>Training Locals to Explore a Career in Wildlife<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At Pugdundee Safaris, we strive to grow along with the local community. With this objective, we have been training locals to work as guides with our lodges. The trained locals are now associated with us as guides accompanying our guests on Safaris.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Neetu, a native of Kamatirangpur village in the vicinity of Satpura Tiger Reserve is one of our newbies. She works in Denwa Backwater Escape as our guide.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cIn spite of being so close to the jungle, I was unaware of career opportunities in the forests for girls like me. I discovered about training being conducted by the forest department to qualify as guides, and I joined them,\u201d shares Neetu. Witnessing women working in the forests as Naturalists inspired her to join as a guide.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nitu, who aspires to become a Naturalist in near future says, \u201cguides are for just informing the guests about what comes front in them, while naturalists know the world of forest, they aware, and educate the guests about forests\u201d.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Neetu hopes that she inspires more women from her village to explore careers in the Wildlife sector. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Courses_for_Aspiring_Naturalists\"><\/span><strong>Courses for Aspiring Naturalists<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pugdundee currently has 27 naturalists serving in two states across seven lodges. Wildlife and Forestry Services in association with Pugdundee Safaris conduct <a title=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/professional-naturalist-training-course-india\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/professional-naturalist-training-course-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional Naturalist Training Course<\/a> (PRONAT) for candidates who deeply desire to make a professional career out of their passion. The course is conducted every year in a small cohort. Pugdundee has also been actively organizing events like Young Ranger Training Programme to encourage the students to conserve the forests.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pugdundee also organizes a week-long course, <a title=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/amateur-naturalist-training-course\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/amateur-naturalist-training-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amateur Naturalist Course, ANAT<\/a>, to train the people interested in knowing more about wildlife. The course is also for aspiring naturalists who want to attend a short course and explore their future potential as a naturalist. We have conducted five cohorts of PRONAT, and five of ANAT so far. We have both the courses lined up this year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Need_a_Science_Degree_to_Become_a_Naturalist\"><\/span><strong>Do You Need a Science Degree to Become a Naturalist?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A science degree is not mandatory to become a naturalist. While a background in biology, zoology or environmental science can be helpful, it is <\/span><b>not a prerequisite<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Passion, curiosity, and dedication often matter far more, along with good interpretation and communication skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of the naturalists on our team have transitioned from entirely different fields into careers in wildlife:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Yash<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a PRONAT alumnus with a commerce background. Over the years, he has tracked tigers and snow leopards across diverse landscapes, led walking safaris and currently manages our newest offering &#8211; Red Panda Outpost in the Eastern Himalayas.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Harpreet,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a self-taught naturalist and now Lodge Manager at Kanha Earth Lodge, started his career as a junior naturalist before progressing into a leadership role, where he now manages a team of guides, naturalists and operational staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Deepa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who transitioned from architecture after completing PRONAT, combines her artistic sensibilities with guiding. She uses her skills to sketch, tell visual stories and help guests on safari notice details that make each drive memorable.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their journeys show that with commitment and consistent learning, anyone can build a meaningful career as a naturalist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d36af18 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d36af18\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec3d344 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec3d344\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28eb6c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"28eb6c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4290\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4290\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do I become a naturalist in India? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4290\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d40744 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1d40744\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7ace27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7ace27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Build your knowledge of wildlife, undertake a structured naturalist training programme like PRONAT or ANAT, gain hands-on field experience, and apply for trainee roles at wildlife lodges or conservation organisations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4291\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4291\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do I need a science degree to become a naturalist? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4291\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32d4bc2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"32d4bc2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2554a89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2554a89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No, a science degree is helpful but not essential to become a naturalist. Many successful naturalists come from other non-science backgrounds, and continue to learn on the field.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4292\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4292\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does a naturalist earn in India? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Entry-level trainee naturalists typically earn around \u20b920,000\u2013\u20b930,000 per month, while experienced naturalists can earn \u20b960,000\u2013\u20b91,00,000 or more, depending on their role, organisation and location.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4293\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4293\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What does a naturalist do on a typical day? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" 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class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What career growth is possible as a naturalist? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 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