Vaqar Zakaria

Vaqar Zakaria is a prominent wildlife expert and co-founder of the Himalayan Wildlife Foundation, known for his extensive research and conservation efforts focused on brown bears and other wildlife in the Deosai National Park of Pakistan. With over three decades of experience, he has dedicated his career to studying bear behavior, tracking their movements, and advocating for the preservation of their natural habitats amidst increasing human encroachment. Zakaria emphasizes the importance of educating the public about the dangers of habituating wild animals to human presence and the need for sustainable tourism practices to protect these ecosystems.