It is now only four days until I leave for Belize. For those who are not aware, I am traveling to Belize to take part in an archaeology field school. I will be in the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management area from May 22 – June 19, taking part in archaeological excavations and studying Belizean culture. … More The Journey Begins
In one month I will be leaving for Belize. In case you have not read this post, I was recently accepted into an archaeology field school in Belize. I will be performing archaeological work on Mayan ruins, learning about Belizean culture, and practicing cultural anthropological field methods. While in Belize, I will also be scouting around … More Update: It Begins in One Month
I know I have released a number of posts that I have described as important announcements. It is not my intention to create hype, but this notification is the most critical yet. It concerns a major change in my plans this summer: I am going to Belize. Earlier this year, I revealed that I was trying … More Major Update: I am Going to Belize
One of the most significant threats to jaguars comes from human-jaguar conflict. In other words, people often kill jaguars in order to protect livestock. While the total number of cattle killed by jaguars is often low in comparison to other causes of death, it is not evenly spaced. This means that some ranchers lose a … More How Bullfighting Breeds of Cattle can Save Jaguars
I have exciting news to share with you on this World Wildlife Day! Today has been set aside by the United Nations to celebrate the many ways in which wild animals enrich our lives. They provide valuable ecosystem services, play vital roles in our cultures, and are worth protecting in their own right. As such, … More A Third Jaguar was just Confirmed in Arizona
Hello everyone, I have important updates to share regarding my master’s thesis. As many of you know, I have been raising money for my upcoming research in Guyana. The plan was for me to live in the village of Yupukari for 12 weeks, whilst learning about residents’ cultural and spiritual beliefs about jaguars. That is … More Important Thesis Update
Currently, the jaguar (Panthera onca) is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. This is the second lowest threat level, right behind Least Concern. This global assessment is based on the jaguar’s wide distribution, as well as the fact that much of its territory in Amazonia remains intact. But a new study suggests that … More Jaguars are More Threatened than they Appear, Study Finds
By now it is common knowledge that Donald Trump wants to build a wall along the entire U.S.-Mexico border. This would cost U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars, and experts say it would not stop people from illegally crossing the border (Owens, 2017; Center for Biological Diversity, 2017). What it would do is dismantle Southwest ecosystems – and … More Trump’s Border Wall Would be Disastrous for Jaguar Recovery
Greetings friends, I have exciting updates to share with you. First of all, I want to extend my sincerest thanks to everyone who has contributed to my GoFundMe campaign. For those who are not aware, on January 9 I launched a campaign to help raise money for my Master’s research. I have an opportunity to … More Important Updates and Notifications
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Jaguar-Brazil2010k-4049.jpg by Dagget2. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 My featured Blogger this month is Josh Gross whose blog is The Jaguar and its Allies. I admire his passion for conservation and his dedication to saving the jaguar from extinction. Josh is currently running a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for…
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