Humans are the leading cause of species declines and extinctions across the planet. There is no doubt about that. But more and more, I hear about people’s close encounters with urban wildlife, including my own…
How Do Humans Impact Raccoons?
I have loved raccoons ever since I was a little girl and even have a gold raccoon necklace. One of my best memories of raccoons is in Allegheny State Park, where we used to visit every year…
17 of the Coolest Animals on Mount Kenya
Three years ago, I went on an expedition on Mount Kenya to resurvey mammals from an expedition Teddy Roosevelt led over 100 years ago…
Do Deer Fear Coyotes, Hikers, or Hunters?
Over the past century, the Eastern United States has seen their forests regrow, their large predators disappear, and their white-tailed deer become more numerous than ever…
How do Dogs Impact Wildlife? Results from the Eastern USA
Conservationists love to hate on cats because unfortunately they kill our feathered friends. The solution is easy (keep your cat indoors), but what about our other beloved pet, man’s best friend?
Mount Kenya Expedition
It’s no secret I like fancy things, and even though I am a wildlife biologist, I have actually little experience camping…
