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Herpetology (Amphibians and Reptiles): Identification and Field Work Certificate Course 2026
(Batch 3)

             Our Online Certificate Course on ‘Herpetology (Amphibians and Reptiles): Identification and Field Work' is specially designed to help you explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians. Whether you are a student, wildlife enthusiast, budding researcher, or simply curious about nature, this course is the perfect opportunity to deepen your knowledge and appreciation of these unique animals.
       Throughout this 3-day course, you will learn about the evolution, classification, and identification of reptiles and amphibians, with a focus on key morphological features and interesting species found in India. You’ll also be introduced to the basics of amphibian bioacoustics, ethical practices during fieldwork, and how to contribute meaningfully through citizen science platforms.
           We warmly invite you to join us in this exciting and informative learning experience, where you will develop essential skills in field identification and deepen your connection with the lesser-known yet vital members of our biodiversity-reptiles and amphibians

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Dr. Nikhil Modak 

About the Teacher

  • Assistant Professor at Jagiellonian University, Poland

  • Amphibian Ecologist

  • Bioacoustics Specialist

  • Molecular Phylogenetics Researcher

        Mr. Ninad Gosavi is a passionate wildlife biologist, a PhD Scholar, an educator and herpetofauna expert with a strong background in animal communication, amphibian ecology, and science education. 
              Currently, he is pursuing his PhD and soon will submit his thesis. He has served in various research roles at leading conservation institutions, including the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF). His extensive fieldwork across the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats has contributed to groundbreaking discoveries, including the description of new frog species and studies on frog vocalization and habitat dynamics. Also, Mr. Gosavi is the Chief Editor of the Amphibians of India website an
              Through this workshop, Mr. Gosavi brings his rich field experience and engaging teaching style to guide participants through the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians-covering evolution, morphology, field ethics, and identification skills critical for aspiring herpetologists.

His Key Achievements:

  • Chief Editor of Amphibians of India online portal.

  • Described a new frog species (Indirana salelkari) from Goa

  • Published research on frog vocalizations and endemic shrub frogs in top journals like Animal Conservation and Reptiles & Amphibians.

  • Led field studies on amphibians in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.

  • 54K + followers as “Sci Bhai” on Instagram

  • E-certificates to the participants 

  • Lifetime access to the recordings of live sessions.

  • Access to the WhatsApp Group with the teacher to discuss and solve queries.

  • Career Guidance for Job opportunities 

  • Networking opportunity with peers and experts

  • Interactive Learning Experience

  • Amphibians Research Tools & Skills Development

  • Learn how to document amphibian diversity

BASIC ​COURSE SYLLABUS

Foundations of Amphibian Research​​​

  1. Amphibians of India- Diversity, ecology, and research importance

  2. Research Process- From question to publication

  3. Ethics & Permits- Animal welfare guidelines, legal requirements in India

  4. Choosing Study Sites Remotely- Using Google Earth, open-access maps

  5. Research Notebook & Datasheets- Setting up templates and storing data

  6. Case Study

Course Details 

  • Date : 21,22,23- May-2026

  • Time : 07.00 pm to 08.30 pm

  • Platform : Zoom

  • Level :  Beginner Friendly 

Course Fees 

  • Original Price : ₹897/-

  • First early Bird : ₹697/- (Till 10-May-2026)

  • Second early Bird : ₹797/- (Till 15-May-2026)

  • Group Discount : ₹600/- Per Head (Minimum 3 individual)

  • Organization Discount: ₹500/-Per Head (Minimum 5 individual)

  • Ex interns TNE : ₹599/-

  • Ex Participant : ₹650/- (Till 10-May-2026)

Steps for Discount Payments:

If you fall in the discount category (Group discounts/Organizational Discounts/ Present/ Ex Interns), you have to pay the discounted amount directly to the bank account below.

After the payment, please send a screenshot or the payment along with the full name, email addresses, WhatsApp numbers of the participants and course name (also, ID provided by institution in case of organizational discount) via WhatsApp to Mr. Kayden Anthony at 8407924258 or to Mr. Harshal Kudu at 9561081760.

GROUP DISCOUNTS
GROUP DISCOUNTS ARE TO BE PAID TOGETHER AS A GROUP TO OUR UPI ID (eg. for 3 members, kindly pay ₹600* 3 = ₹1800 together & not separately)

 

ORGANIZATION DISCOUNTS

ORGANIZATION DISCOUNTS ARE TO BE PAID TOGETHER AS A GROUP TO OUR UPI ID (eg. For 5 members, kindly pay ₹500* 5 = ₹2500 together & not separately)

Bank details

Account type-current

Account name- Wildlifearc

AC no.: 3346750332

IFSC. :KKBK0002040

UPI ID: Wildlifearc@kotak

For Queries contact us:

WhatsApp : +91 9561081760

Email ID : thenatureseyeevents@gmail.com

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