Isaac David Kehimkar
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.
Isaac David Kehimkar | |
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| Born | 21 May 1957 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse(s) | Nandini Kehimkar |
| Children | Amit Kehimkar, Sameer Kehimkar |
| Awards | Green Teacher Award, 2014, Sanctuary Asia Kirloskar Vasundhara Award, 2015. |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Lepidopterist Natural history |
| Institutions | Bombay Natural History Society |
in 2017, he retired from Bombay Natural History Society and joined iNaturewatch foundation.
References
- "Isaac Kehimkar". www.sanctuaryasia.com. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- "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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