Nazir Malik, 56, is a wildlife guard at Dachigam National Park in KashmirFrom the get-go, Nazir Malik's love of nature is clear. He usually gets up at 4:30am so he can spot Himalayan black bears as they amble around the hillsides before trekking 22km to track more wildlife. Along with being a custodian of Dachigam National Park, he regularly takes visitors on tours and assists scientists with their work. The father-of-two's current goal is to further educate locals about the importance of the national park and set up awareness programs for schools. With the burning heat of the day setting in and my time up, Nazir concludes: 'I'm optimistic about the young generation.

Source: Daily Mail September 05, 2018 09:12 UTC