Patriarchy And The Pangolin follows two young women as they trek through India’s jungles for conservation research, blending field science with sharp social insight. This nonfiction travelogue examines pangolin biology and endangered species while exploring how patriarchy shapes environmental work. Ideal for adults and older teens who love immersive, thought-provoking stories about science, justice, and adventure, the tone is hopeful, observant, and quietly witty.

In Patriarchy And The Pangolin, the journey unfolds as episodic chapters across North India, pairing vivid landscapes with grounded field notes, interviews, and candid anecdotes. The book treats conservation as both data and lived experience, inviting readers to hear the voices of women farmers, forest dwellers, and other researchers who are too often unheard. The experience is as entertaining as it is educational, blending satire with self-deprecating humor to illuminate how research is done—and what it costs.

• Field-based journey across North India focused on pangolin conservation and biodiversity
• A memoir-style narrative that blends science with satire and self-deprecating humor
• Voices of women farmers, forest dwellers, and researchers to illuminate lived realities
• Episodic chapters with vivid settings and brisk pacing
• Key concepts: conservation biology, wildlife trafficking, gender dynamics, community livelihoods, and environmental policy
• Accessible storytelling that makes learning about ecology and social justice engaging

Patriarchy And The Pangolin leaves readers with a deeper understanding of how conservation work intersects with daily life, and with a sense of empowerment to advocate for more inclusive, justice-centered approaches to protecting our planet.