Srinagar, Sept. 29 -- In a small, remote village of Kupwara, in North Kashmir, India, where resources were scarce but curiosity abundant, young Marifatul Haq began a journey that would one day make him a global ecologist.Growing up amid natural beauty and challenges, he developed a deep fascination with the environment - one that would later guide his life's work and passion. Education was not easily accessible, yet his determination, perseverance, and the unwavering support of his mentors/family/colleagues enabled him to pursue studies against the odds. What began as a child's wonder about forests, rivers, and wildlife gradually transformed into a calling to understand and protect these ecosystems. Dr. Haq's academic journey led him thro...