Q&A with Assaf Levy of BioDB
I’m happy to announce that after a long wait, I’ve finally completed another Q&A post! This one is with someone who uses their tech skills and marketing background to advocate for wildlife: Assaf Levy.
Tag: animals
Things you should know before hiking around wildlife
One of the best ways you can connect with nature and experience the outdoors is by taking a hike. This can be a rejuvenating activity, but it’s important to recognize that there are risks associated with hiking. While your odds of having a dangerous wildlife encounter are slim, it’s still good to be prepared, to protect both you and the animals from harm. Here are some tips that will help you stay safe while hiking near wildlife.
AmeriCorps 2020: Moose!
I awoke on the morning of August 8, 2020 feeling rather unrested. I hadn’t slept well the previous night, since I had laid down in an uncomfortable position. Despite my morning grogginess, this would turn out to be my favorite day in Colorado, partially because I saw an animal that I’d wanted to see my entire life.
Protecting ‘uncharismatic’ species
I recently read an article on The Washington Post about a bill in the United States legislature that would protect ‘uncharismatic’ species.
How wildfires can harm wildlife
Wildfires have been increasing in severity and duration in many parts of the world. These fires can devastate human communities, making their impacts on wildlife easy to overlook. Below are some of the negative impacts wildfires can have on wildlife.
Jaguar Protection in Belize through Community Conservation
In this guest post, graduate student Noelle Duerwald argues that community-based conservation offers the best future for jaguars in Belize.
Staying safe in bear country: 6 crucial tips
Here’s another guest post about a crucial topic: how to stay safe in bear country. While I was in Montana, someone got killed by a grizzly bear down the road from me because she ignored all of the safety advice. If you’re going to be spending time in bear country, please read this post!
How the shrinking of the Great Salt Lake will affect animals
Dwindling water supplies are becoming a major issue in many parts of the world. Learn how this might affect ecosystems surrounding the Great Salt Lake in Utah.
The Jaguar 