Dr. Ullas Karanth, 77, stared down mining barons and saved Kudremukh’s forests. His daughter, Dr. Krithi Karanth, 47, turned that legacy into tech-backed solutions; from mobile-based wildlife conflict help to school programs teaching kids to respect leopards. Together, they’ve mentored 300+ scientists, shifted gender balance in field research, and made ‘tiger conservation’ about more than just big cats. Their secret? They fight; hard; but never let ego derail their mission. In a country where 100-200 million people live near protected forests, their work isn’t optional. It’s survival. And yes, they still argue over methods… but always over chai.