Sathyabhama Das Biju, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Indian amphibian biologist and wildlife conservationist
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Place of Birth: Kerala, India
About Sathyabhama Das Biju
- Sathyabhama Das Biju (born May, 1963) is an Indian amphibian biologist, wildlife conservationist and heads the Systematics Lab at the University of Delhi, Department of Environmental Studies.
- He is dubbed as the " frogman of India " by media for his passion for frogs and for bringing fresh fascination for Indian amphibians.
- In a recent interview with Sanctuary Asia, he was introduced as "one of the world's foremost amphibian experts".
- In 2010, Biju in collaboration with national and international institutions launched the nationwide Lost! Amphibians of India campaign to rediscover species thought to be extinct.
- In 2011, Biju was the recipient of the Sanctuary Wildlife Service Award for his "extraordinary passion which led to the discovery of several new species".
- In 2008, the IUCN recognized his "extreme dedication to discover and conserve the vanishing amphibian fauna" by conferring him the Sabin Award.
- In 2006, he established the Systematics Lab at the University of Delhi to bring together and train young researchers in the field of herpetology.
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