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Isaac David Kehimkar

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Isaac David Kehimkar
Born(1957-05-21)21 May 1957
NationalityIndian
SpouseNandini Kehimkar
ChildrenAmitaih Kehimkar, Sameer Kehimkar, Aisha Kehimkar
AwardsGreen Teacher Award, 2014, Sanctuary Asia
Kirloskar Vasundhara Award, 2015.
Scientific career
FieldsLepidopterist
Natural history
InstitutionsBombay Natural History Society

Isaac David Kehimkar is an Indian naturalist, photographer, author and teacher.[1] Known as India’s Butterfly Man,[2] Isaac Kehimkar has authored many books which includes the best seller The Book of Indian Butterflies published by Bombay Natural History Society. On 18th of November, 2016 he released his book titled "Butterflies of India". He was born and brought up in a Marathi-speaking Jew family.

in 2017, he retired from Bombay Natural History Society and joined iNaturewatch foundation.



References

  1. ^ "Isaac Kehimkar". www.sanctuaryasia.com. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Butterfly Man of India's Latest Flutter : A Book with More Than 1000 Indian Butterflies". 1 July 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2018.


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