Amid the ongoing loss of wildlife habitat, large carnivores are being pushed to human-dominated areas, affecting their behavior and health. Ecosystem and public health are tightly linked so this increased…

In the heart of the Anambas Islands, specifically Teluk Dalam, Jemaja District, a remarkable initiative is underway. This location is among the areas with the highest number of nesting turtles…

I am pleased to provide an update on my recent endeavors focused on assessing the ecological collapse of reef systems in Mozambique. My efforts have been aimed at studying the…

December marks the halfway point of the "Where They Walk" project, a collaboration with the Conflict Islands Conservation Initiative, made possible by the support from Conservation Nation. Over the past…

Project Background Vohibe is a rainforest on the edge of a remote forest corridor in Madagascar. This region is accessible via a day-long riverboat journey and hours of hiking through…

As a proud Conservation Nation grant recipient, I am thrilled to share details about my recent fieldwork experience in the breathtaking Himalayan landscapes of Nain Gahar and Manali, Himachal Pradesh,…

With the support of Conservation Nation, we are working towards a future where Nigeria’s unique, threatened, and endemic amphibian species can thrive without the threat of extinction. Our project focuses…

A Forest of Hope I am sitting at a threshold, I am watching change. Last night, I laid down under trees that appear dead. I gaze through bare branches and…

A new Initiative to Teach Biodiversity Awareness in SchoolsWe should never underestimate the power of nature experiences for children. Time spent in nature is associated with improved mental wellness for…

As we steam back to the mainland of Milne Bay from the Conflict Islands, I feel a mix of both sadness and excitement. Saying goodbye to the incredible team I've…

The Ethno-Program for the Conservation of the Orinoco Crocodile recently reached a significant milestone. By the end of 2023, it progressed more than one-third of the way toward its final…

Since filming for my project in Turks and Caicos in 2022, I’ve been juggling finishing my mini-doc and working on other conservation-oriented projects. Along the way, I have grown in…

As the sun peeks over the horizon, casting its golden light upon the passenger ship terminal at Hatiya, a team of conservationists eagerly prepares to embark on a unique adventure.Our…

Trip Part 1: Assisting with Turtle Reproduction My trip to Vietnam finally began in mid-August at the Turtle Conservation Center (TCC)—a rescue, rehabilitation, and education outreach facility in Cuc Phuong…

In 2022, Conservation Nation funded Dr. Dawn Zimmerman’s project with the Veterinary Initiative for Endangered Wildlife (VIEW) and the Institute of Primate Research (IPR) to establish wildlife health and conservation clubs in primary schools…

After much delay, my travel to Vietnam is finally booked for August! I will be starting my trip in Northern Vietnam where I will visit the Turtle Conservation Center in…

In a few months, my graduate student, Suman Neupane, and I will head to Nepal to conduct some in-country lab and conservation work. We also plan to hunt for more…

Project IntroductionThe Bees for Elephants Project supports the construction of beehive fences for Tanzanian communities facing human-elephant conflict. Dr. Lucy King of Save the Elephants developed the original design for…

During the past year, I’ve familiarized myself with the social and ecological factors that contribute to biodiversity conservation in the Marine Mammal Sanctuary of Estero Hondo—a 22 km2 protected region…

I recently returned from conducting fieldwork in a place that few people get to visit: Antarctica. As a graduate student at Montana State University, I was stationed at McMurdo Station…

After returning from my trip to Turks and Caicos with Sharks4Kids last year, I reflected on my experience capturing footage for the nonprofit’s Project Lemon Aid initiative. Most days, the…

On October 20, 2022, Wildlife Conservation Warrior Club members from the Oromoidei and Noolotoro Primary Schools participated in an exciting Conservation Nation-sponsored field trip. As part of Dr. Dawn Zimmerman's ongoing…

In 2022, Conservation Nation funded Dr. Dawn Zimmerman’s project with the Veterinary Initiative for Endangered Wildlife (VIEW) and the Institute of Primate Research (IPR) to establish wildlife health and conservation clubs in primary schools…

On October 7th, 2022, ten students and four instructors—including myself—came together to launch the inaugural cohort of Bahamians, Birds, and Botany (BBB). I was beyond grateful for this dream to…

In October 2022, I traveled to Armenia with several other professionals from three U.S. zoos to assess Armenian viper populations. This effort was part of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare…

My journey in shark conservation began in December 2020 when I met Duncan Brake and Jillian Morris, founders of the Sharks4Kids organization, on a shoot in Bimini, Bahamas, for National…

Within a few weeks, I’ll finally be flying to Armenia to do my mountain viper conservation fieldwork as a Conservation Nation Emerging Conservationist. After several delays, almost everything is finally…