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Author: Erfan Firouzi

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From Gharials to Snow Leopards: Bilal Mustafa on Conservation, Coexistence & Cultural Narratives
Thursday, 31 July, 2025

Join us on this inspiring episode of Nature Talks as we sit down with Bilal Mustafa FLS FRGS — the first Pakistani selected on a full scholarship to join WildCRU at the University of Oxford. A Fellow of the Linnean Society of London and the Royal Geographical Society, Bilal brings a unique blend of historical insight, community engagement, and scientific rigor to the world of wildlife conservation.🔍 In this episode, we explore:🦁 The historical distribution of carnivores and what archives reveal about human-wildlife relationships🕌 How different cultures and religions shaped interactions with large predators🐊 The bold reintroduction of the critically endangered gharial to Pakistan's Indus River🌱 The power of optimism in conservation and the role of communities in coexisting with wildlife🏔 Bilal's upcoming DPhil research on the impacts of tourism on Snow Leopards in Gilgit-BaltistanWhether you're a conservationist, researcher, or just passionate about biodiversity, this episode offers hope, insight, and a call to action.🎧 Available on all major platforms | Subscribe & support optimistic conservation!👉 Support Bilal's DPhil journey:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-bilal-to-secure-dphil-at-christ-church-oxford-1📸 Instagram: @itswildbilal🔗 LinkedIn: Bilal Mustafa's Profile