All you need to know about this endangered primate
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Tanvi Sawant
is a liberal arts graduate who is constantly seeking experiences that combine her multiple interests in art, cinema and the natural world. As a resident of Mumbai, she has a constant longing to spend time and find inspiration in nature!
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is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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Published: Aug 19, 2022
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