Interview with Dr. Nikhil ( Wildlife Veterinarian )
A blog by International Veterinary Students' Association (IVSA), India Magazine team in collaboration with International Veterinary Students' Association (IVSA) Wild and Exotic Animal Network (WEAN) An interview by Ishaan Acharya (IVSA WEAN Chair) Interview transcribed by J heevansh (IVSA Indonesia); Deep Patel (IVSA India) and Eren Yeager Q1. You have extensive experience working with cheetahs, leopards, and tigers. So what are some of the unique aspects of these species and what are some of the differences? " Cheetahs, leopards, and tigers have distinct characteristics. Cheetahs rely on speed and agility, whereas leopards and tigers rely on strength. Physically, cheetahs are more slender, while leopards and tigers have a more muscular build. Behaviorally, cheetahs have a "flight" response and tend to flee when threatened, whereas leopards and tigers are more likely to attack. This also affects how they respond to anesthesia—tigers and leopards han...