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Storytelling For ChangeHow Stories Can Protect the WildIn this Storytelling for Change session, Prasen Yadav—a molecular ecologist turned National Geographic Photographer & Explorer—shares his journey from science to storytelling.“A great story has multiple ingredients. It’s about creating narratives that people are excited to hear, yet don’t know what will happen next. A story should resonate with the audience and feel fresh, something they haven’t encountered before. My background in both science and natural history, combined with a passion for wildlife, has guided me in crafting these stories.”Prasenjeet is one of the few pho...
2025-11-261h 16
Wild World with Scott SolomonStalking Snow Leopards in the Himalayas with Prasenjeet YadavThe Himalayas are the highest mountains in the world. They span some 1,500 miles through the heart of Asia, from Afghanistan to China. Having such enormous mountains makes much of the Himalayan region hard for people to access. But that doesn’t mean that nothing lives there. The Himalayas are home to some incredible types of wildlife that have adapted to the thin air, steep slopes, and very cold temperatures. But living in the upper slopes of the Himalayas makes these among the most difficult wild animals to catch a glimpse of– and even harder to photograph.Prasenjeet Yada...
2025-03-1353 min
Underground TruthsStunning Green Meteor Lights Up the Sky—Is It Aliens or Just Science? Powered by Avonetics.comA breathtaking green meteor captured by photographer Prasenjeet Yadav has everyone talking. The vibrant hue, caused by burning minerals and heated oxygen, sparked wild speculation and jokes about Death Stars, Necrons, and sci-fi fantasies. From awe to humor, the Avonetics community couldn’t get enough of this celestial spectacle. Dive into the fascinating discussion and discover why this image is breaking the internet. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.
2025-02-1806 minUnderground TruthsVibrant Green Meteor Lights Up the Sky: Nature’s Spectacle Brought to you by Avonetics.comA stunning photograph captures a vibrant green meteor streaking across the night sky, sparking awe and wonder. The green hue, caused by burning metals like nickel and magnesium, has ignited lively discussions, with theories ranging from scientific explanations to fantastical guesses like the Death Star or Gandalf’s magic. Photographer Prasenjeet Yadav credits the phenomenon to heated oxygen and burning minerals as the meteor entered Earth’s atmosphere. This breathtaking moment reminds us of nature’s unparalleled beauty. Dive into the conversation and explore more awe-inspiring natural wonders. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.
2025-02-1713 min
The SoapyRao ShowThe Impact of Human Activity on Climate Change: Uncovering the Truth with Prasenjeet YadavIn this week's episode of The SoapyRao Show, we have Prasenjeet Yadav, a molecular ecologist turned National Geographic Photographer & Explorer. Prasenjeet holds a masters degree in molecular biology and has pursued research in molecular ecology for several years at National Centre for Biological Sciences in Bangalore, India. Early in his scientific career, he realized that his real passion lay in storytelling. He now combines his experience in research with his photography skills to popularize ecological and conservation sciences in the wider society. Prasenjeet is one of the very few photographers who integrates science deeply into his photo stories. He...
2024-03-081h 00
The Sean Trace ShowThe Sean Trace Show #53 - Prasenjeet Yadav (It's Not About Me. It's About Telling The Story)Tune in to today's episode where we speak with @prasen.yadav Prasenjeet Yadav about his journey as a scientist, researcher, and @natgeo photographer. listen as he shares his journey and talks about the importance of sharing these stories. Stories of how we are all interconnected and how photography can bring us all closer together.
2021-11-0558 min
The Sean Trace ShowPrasenjeet Yadav "It's Not About Me. It's About Telling The Story" - Excerpt from "The Sean Trace Show" #53Tune in to this excerpt from today's episode where we speak with @prasen.yadav Prasenjeet Yadav about his journey as a scientist, researcher, and @natgeo photographer. listen as he shares his journey and talks about the importance of sharing these stories. Stories of how we are all interconnected and how photography can bring us all closer together.Full Episode on Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
2021-11-0507 min
Overheard at National GeographicSearching for the Himalaya’s Ghost CatsSearching for the Himalaya’s Ghost CatsNational Geographic’s editor at large Peter Gwin travels to the Himalaya to join photographer and National Geographic explorer Prasenjeet Yadav on his search for snow leopards, one of the planet’s most elusive animals in one of its most forbidding landscapes. Himalayan communities have long regarded the snow leopards as threats to their livelihoods, but conservation efforts and tourism are changing the way people see them.For more information on this episode, visit nationalgeographic.com/overheard.Want more? For Peter Gwin’s...
2021-02-0229 min
In A Turn Of EventsI Saw A Ghost...Cat w/ Prasenjeet Yadav- Molecular Biologist Turned Nat Geo PhotographerPrasenjeet Yadav is a molecular biologist/ecologist by degree who turned his passion for storytelling into a new and exciting career as a National Geographic photographer and explorer. His most recent project focused on studying the "Ghost Cats", Snow Leopards in the Indian Himalayas for nearly 3 years. Since turning to Photography only a decade ago, he has become one of the most decorated wildlife and landscape photographers on the rise today. We talk about how American culture influenced his childhood (notably the Tom Hanks hit Cast Away), what he learned about himself while studying the Snow Leopard's b...
2020-07-3152 min
The WildcastThe Wildcast EP15: Prasenjeet Yadav - The Snow LeopardEpisode 15
Prasenjeet Yadav is a National Geographic photographer based in India whose work in wildlife and nature photography has been published in the National Geographic's yellow border magazine. Imagine living in the remotest mountains on earth for months, alone trying to catch a glimpse of one of the rarest animals on earth, often in minus 40C degree cold and in the very barest of creature comforts. That was Prasenjeets life for month's before COVID19 hit the world and for him lockdown and quarantine at home with internet and cooked food is like a luxury vacation.
We met each other in 2015...
2020-07-151h 04
The WildcastThe Wildcast EP15: Prasenjeet Yadav - The Snow LeopardEpisode 15
Prasenjeet Yadav is a National Geographic photographer based in India whose work in wildlife and nature photography has been published in the National Geographic's yellow border magazine. Imagine living in the remotest mountains on earth for months, alone trying to catch a glimpse of one of the rarest animals on earth, often in minus 40C degree cold and in the very barest of creature comforts. That was Prasenjeets life for month's before COVID19 hit the world and for him lockdown and quarantine at home with internet and cooked food is like a luxury vacation.
We met each other in 2015...
2020-07-151h 04