SANJAY KUMAR, the Photographer and co-author is a 2002 batch IAS officer of UP Cadre, currently posted at Lucknow as Special Secretary—Revenue Departent with additional charge of Relief Commissioner. He has served as District Magistrate and Collector of Allahabad, Balrampur, Sultanpur, Amroha, Sitapur, Gorakhpur, Mathura, Moradabad and Sonbhadra earlier. A passionate nature and wildlife enthusiast and photographer, Sanjay’s photographs and articles have appeared in a number of publications. He was acclaimed as young wildlife enthusiast by India Today in 2009. He has made significant contributions to environment and conservation of nature and wildlife.