The Wild Dogs of Laikipia were my favorite animals to see in any context as they gallivanted across the landscape. The canine distemper epidemic was such a tragedy for the population but as Dr Woodroffe states, life goes on. RIP WDF124

The tactical acumen if this leopard is incredible! What a predator!

Wicked cool behavioral interactions and combined vigilance! Make sure to watch the visual abstract on the link. Oxpecker and Rhino team win!

Maps twist our perception of the world Here are 20 to rethink it: 1. Countries closer to the equator (~poorer) seem smaller than they are (map by Neil Kaye)

Can we think beyond PA's and empower citizens to actively participate in conservation in India? Can there be more than just one model of conservation? Time to decentralise and democratise conservation in India.

Happy International Leopard Day! youtu.be/FqAU969jADg

Many people have asked me about the possible wildlife career benefits of volunteering and voluntourism. I have experienced both from the inside and was able to share by perspective with Dr Stephanie Manka in this interview. Listen in if you want to learn more!

Cool breakdown of climatological impacts on population patterns in northern Africa! Great maps!

I have a presentation coming up and as I outline it I am reminded that my visual artistic ventures should be left to the more talented. I am looking to include a couple of methods figures related to my drones and wildlife. Does anyone know good sci-artists I can collaborate with?

Locally led, locally skilled, internationally partnered!

I can't count the number of arguments I've had with people over what the term "theory" means within the scientific community.

Great weekend exploring the Lumber River with peers from NC State! 13 people. 8.4 miles. A few meteors and lots of food. Thanks for the laughter and quality conversations! NC State College of Natural Resources @ncstate NC State University_FER NC State Applied Ecology USGSCoopUnits 🐾 🎣 Southeast CASC

For those who like to contribute to good causes during the holiday season, I highly recommend the Mpala Graduate Student Scholarship Program as a recipient for your donations. This is how you help grow capacity and scientific development in Kenya. Read the newsletter!

Incredible effort by this team to survey such an expansive area so intensively. Unfortunately, I fear that reports of disappearing top predator populations like this are only going to increase until we commit to much more concerted conservation efforts.

Really cool conference happening in Windhoek, Namibia this fall hosted by Southern African Wildlife Management Association in partnership with Giraffe Conservation Fund! Go see big perspectives for the future of Southern African conservation! sawma.co.za/conference/?fb… #SAWMA #GCF

Super fun to have this work published after years of hard work and great learning on Mt Kenya and at NC State!

Apropos to nothing, here is a what I can only assume is a crocodile screaming into the darkness . . . Same girl, same.