Our Programs
Amateur Naturalist Course, A-NAT, has been curated due to interest among a lot of people to know more about wildlife or explore a future potential as a naturalist, regardless of their educational background. For such candidates who deeply desire to learn about nature, Wildlife and Forestry Services in association with Pugdundee Safaris presents A-NAT. As experienced lodge operators & wildlife professionals, we realize that the forest is an observatory of passionate nature lovers, and this course serves as an opportunity to be more informed about various sides of nature. To be a true nature lover, there are three parts that should occur simultaneously:
A-NAT is a 5 days Program that focuses to elevate passionate nature lovers into well informed nature lovers or amateur naturalists with elementary knowledge on the above. The 5 days Program offers:
This course is strictly for people who are new to wildlife & gives only basic introduction to the wildlife of central India.
As a stepping stone into the world of natural systems, diversity in subjects has been at the core of the course design. Candidates will be provided introduction to the following subjects-
Module 1 Mammals
What are Mammals
Biogeography of India and mammalian distribution
Social organization of mammals
Diets: Herbivores, Carnivores and Omnivores
Habitat and niches of Mammals
Sexing of Mammals by observation
Interpreting alarm
Scratching, wallowing and dust bathing
Interpreting parental interactions with the young
Interpreting tracks and signs
Critical endangered mammals of India and conservation
Identification of common Mammals
Module 2 Birds
Definition of birds
Anatomy and characteristics of birds
Plumage terminology
Biogeography of India and bird species
Importance of birds
Diets: granivores, frugivores, carnivores and omnivores
Habitat and niches of birds
Sexing of birds by observation
Effect of season and geography on pelage
Interpreting fear, threat and aggression
Interpreting alarm
Scratching, wallowing and dust bathing
Interpreting parental interactions with the young
Interpreting specialized behavior
Interpreting tracks and signs
Critical endangered birds of India and conservation
Identification of common Birds
If enrolled till 30th Sept’2021
Promotional Price - Rs 38,500/ + 5% GST per person on twin sharing basis
Single supplement –Rs. 22,000/ + 5% GST
If enrolled Post 30th Sept’2021
Promotional Price - Rs 44,000/ + 5% GST per person on twin sharing basis
Single supplement –Rs. 24,000/ + 5% GST
Seats Available: 15
To enroll, you are required to deposit 25% fee at the time of filling the application form. Balance amount is payable latest by 31st Oct- 2021
The camp is set up in the premises of Denwa Backwater Escape (a Pugdundee Safaris Experience Lodge in Satpura). Price includes the following:
Twin sharing accommodation (same gender sharing) in standard rooms with attached facilities.
All meals, tea/coffee service.
1 safari in national park.
1 late evening safari in buffer zone.
1 boat ride.
Several nature walks.
Initial deposit once paid is non refundable.
50% cancellation charges between 31-59 days from the commencement of course.
100% cancellation charges within 30 days from the commencement of course.