Tracking the Mountain Ghost: Great Story
It has been far too long since I have shared anything snow leopard-related. This morning I opened an email from the Snow Leopard Trust, and it contained a link to…
Looking to the Future
First, I must apologize for not being as active on the blogosphere as normal. I have already stated that I am currently writing a master’s thesis on wildlife television, which…
A Journey into the Black Market for Jaguar Parts: New Website
I have previously written about the emergence of a worrying market for jaguar body parts. For centuries, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners have believed that consuming products made from certain animals…
New Study: Mapping Threats to Jaguars in the Gran Chaco
I am happy to share another study about a region I know little about: The Gran Chaco. The Gran Chaco is a massive plain that encompasses north-central Argentina, western Paraguay,…
The Most Incredible Snow Leopard Video you will Ever See
If anyone thinks life as a wild snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is easy, think again! You absolutely must watch this Facebook video of a snow leopard chasing what appears to be…
Thesis Journey: Remembering a Past Life
I said in an earlier post that my final thesis topic, while unforeseen, was strangely appropriate. I also wrote that I would explain why that is – as well as…
Book Review: Beyond Survivorman by Les Stroud
In July, I released a Q&A with Survivorman – Les Stroud. While working on that post, I learned that he had published a book called Beyond Survivorman. Out of curiosity, I…
Puma-Livestock Conflicts in Central Argentina
One of the most noteworthy facts about pumas (Puma concolor, mountain lions, cougars) is that their range extends from Canada to Argentina (Nielsen, Thompson, Kelly, & Lopez-Gonzalez, 2015). Unfortunately, I…
