Q&A with Survivorman – Les Stroud
Introduction This Q&A features an individual whose work has inspired me for many years: the original Survivorman – Les Stroud. Stroud’s hit television series Survivorman set off a frenzy of…
Author: Josh Gross
Wildlife, social science, conservation, and scicomm.
Stay Tuned…
I do not usually publish ‘stay tuned’ alerts on this blog, but this time I must. I am working on a post that has me truly excited, because it features…
The Complexities of Perceptions about Jaguars’ Impacts on Human Livelihoods
Introduction Drs. Silvio Marchini and David Macdonald have just released a fascinating new study about the human dimensions of jaguar (Panthera onca) conservation in Brazil. Long-time readers of The Jaguar and…
Journey to Belize: Epiphany
This post continues the retelling of my 2017 trip to Belize: participating in an archaeology field school and speaking with jaguar experts. This post details events that took place on…
The Factors Behind the Stark Decline of Pumas in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Dr. Mark Elbroch, lead scientist of Panthera’s Puma Program, has recently published a critical blog post. In it, he explores the multiple factors that are driving the decline of pumas…
Liebster Award: Take Four
I would like to thank L Young of Bella Capture Photography for yet another Liebster Award nomination. Ms. Young runs a fantastic photo blog with many excellent posts, but my…
Yo’oko, a Jaguar that once Roamed the United States, has been Killed
This is not the sort of story I like to share. Since 1996, seven male jaguars (Panthera onca) have been confirmed in the United States. This provided some hope that…
Journey to Belize: Edgar Correa
This post continues the retelling of my 2017 trip to Belize: participating in an archaeology field school and meeting with jaguar experts. The previous entry in this series is located…
The Jaguar 