Snow leopards are shy, mysterious, enigmatic beasts. They prowl the highest and most remote peaks in the world, colored almost perfectly to blend into the bare rocks and snow that cover these mountains. I’ve spent parts of over 20 years … Continued
This week features another guest blog post by new Director of Field Conservation Peter Zahler! In my time as a conservationist I’ve had the great pleasure of working in two of the world’s most magnificent temperate grasslands – the Pawnee … Continued
Every spring, the Field Conservation Department welcomes aboard our seasonal staff. Without these hardworking folks, we could never get through all the work that our conservation programs demand during our busiest time of year. We want to give you all … Continued
In my 30+ years of international field conservation, I have had the great honor and privilege of meeting and even working alongside local wildlife conservationists in many other countries. These young people work to save wildlife in some of the … Continued
Paul and Anne Howland Ehrlich’s 1968 book The Population Bomb had a strong impact on global discussions about how to manage the Earth’s resources for a rapidly growing population. The book outlined the potential ecological disasters that would occur within … Continued