Atul Dhamankar is born and brought up in Chandrapur. An ardent nature lover and wildlife enthusiast, he has spent over 20 years in the Indian forests for studying tigers and other wildlife. Atul mainly studied tigers in Tadoba, Andhari Tiger Reserve and Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra with many National and International organizations. His tiger study has been pioneering and inspiring for many youth who want to make their career in this field. He has also studied Sarus Crane, the largest flying bird of India. Atul is an award winning wildlife photographer. He has conducted over 5,000 presentations and lectures across India to create awareness about wildlife. He has written 8 books on wildlife, many of which have received prestigious awards.