RONIL GOSAVI
Summary
Wildlife rescuer and conservation professional with 10+ years of hands-on field experience in snake and reptile rescue, conflict response, and awareness training. Recognized by the Goa State Biodiversity Board for contributions to snake conservation and public outreach. Skilled in safe animal handling, field coordination, and team supervision with a strong commitment to ethical wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Centre for Wildlife Studies
03.2021 - Current
Project Coordinator – Wild Seve
- Coordinating Wild Seve operations across 8 protected areas; obtaining permissions, managing field teams, and reporting to senior management.
Project Coordinator & Educator – Wild Shaale
- Coordinated the Wild Shaale education program across multiple schools, delivering sessions personally and supervising wider program implementation by field teams.
Project Coordinator & Trainer – Wild Surakshe & Adopt a PHC
- Led and conducted the Wild Surakshe – Public Health and Safety Program across the Western Ghats in collaboration with various government departments and local administrations.
Project Coordinator / Assistant – Wild Carbon
- Coordinated and supported field operations for an agroforestry program in Nagarahole & Bandipur NP; supervised teams; managed data, logistics, and drone documentation.
Wildlife Rescuer (Volunteer)
Animal Rescue Squad
10.2014 - Current
- Conducted 3,000+ snake rescues; independently handled monitor lizards and crocodiles; led awareness programs and trained volunteers.
- Assisted in two leopard rescues conducted jointly with the Forest Department and participated in the rescue of porcupines, wild boars, jackals, and various bird species.
- Conducted snakebite awareness programs in schools and village communities and distributed snake identification charts in government hospitals to enhance public safety.
Research Intern – Living with Pythons
Herpactive
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Conducted awareness programs on three python species: Indian Rock Python, Burmese Python, and Reticulated Python and collected, recorded, and documented rescue data using GPS and photographs.
Education
Bachelor - Social Work
IGNOU
Diploma - Agriculture
Goa University
01-2021
HSSC -
Goa Board
01-2016
SSC -
Goa Board
1 2012
Skills
- Advanced handling and rescue of snakes and reptiles, including venomous & non-venomous snakes, crocodiles, and monitor lizards
- Wildlife rescue, emergency response & conflict mitigation involving mammals and birds, including leopard rescues in coordination with the Forest Department
- Public outreach, awareness & training programs
- Team management, field coordination & operational planning
- Inter-departmental coordination (Forest, Health, Education & local authorities)
- Data management, field reporting & documentation
- QGIS & Google Earth (mapping & spatial documentation)
- Photography, videography & drone-based documentation (DGCA certified)
- Time management in high-pressure field conditions
Certification
- DGCA Approved Drone Pilot Certificate, IGRUA
- Ethical Animal Rescue & Handling Training
- NIRMAN – Batch 14, SEARCH
- Nature Guide Training – NCF (Guiding Skills & Ethics)
- National Geographic Society Courses: Explorer Mindset, Conservation, Storytelling
- Computer Applications – City Computer
Accomplishments
- Biodiversity Enthusiast Appreciation Award 2023, Goa State Biodiversity Board
- 2nd Place – Wildlife Photography Competition, Goa State Biodiversity Board
Languages
English
Hindi
Konkani
Marathi
Personal Information
References
- Nirmal Kulkarni, Founder, Herpactive, Goa, ophidian_nirmal@yahoo.co.in, 9673531636
- Amrut Singh, President, Animal Rescue Squad, Goa, amrutsnake@gmail.com, 7507088155
- Ganesh Honwad, Sr. Program Manager, Centre for Wildlife Studies, Bangalore, honwadganesh@gmail.com, 9822099553
Timeline
Centre for Wildlife Studies
03.2021 - Current
Research Intern – Living with Pythons
Herpactive
06.2018 - 12.2020
Wildlife Rescuer (Volunteer)
Animal Rescue Squad
10.2014 - Current
Project Coordinator – Wild Seve
Project Coordinator & Educator – Wild Shaale
Project Coordinator & Trainer – Wild Surakshe & Adopt a PHC
Project Coordinator / Assistant – Wild Carbon
Bachelor - Social Work
IGNOU
Diploma - Agriculture
Goa University
HSSC -
Goa Board
SSC -
Goa Board