by Meg | Jun 4, 2012 | Internship, Panda, Travel |
Seeing the pandas for the first time was amazing, they are so adorable, I am glad that it is my job to watch them all day! I am very excited to start working with the pandas and with all the people at the base. It was a little bit intimidating being in a foreign...
by crestedgibbon | May 27, 2012 | Crested Gibbon
We have just posted a new Internship! This internship will be based in Thailand where interns will work with endangered small apes (gibbons), monkeys, and other native wildlife. Go to the internships tab for more details and select “Gibbon Husbandry...
by Meg | May 14, 2012 | Misc.
Last week I participated in the Career Day at Sunset High School (in Beaverton) as the guest speaker for career sciences. Needless to say, I was a bit intimidated by high school kids. I am used to adult students and I was very worried about engaging and teaching...
by crestedgibbon | May 9, 2012 | Crested Gibbon, Misc. |
Time has come to say goodbye to all my friends and colleagues in Laos. Isn’t it always the way that when you finally feel at home then it is time to go again? I will never forget the sounds of the jungle unobstructed by any man-made noise, the feeling of being...
by Meg | May 9, 2012 | Panda, Travel |
We’re a week out from having my Summer Panda Intern join us over here so I thought I’d introduce you all to her since you’ll be seeing posts about pandas from her! I’m absolutely thrilled to have her on board and know that she’ll get...
by ddishman | May 1, 2012 | Misc. |
You’ve probably been hearing a lot in the news lately about sustainable seafood issues and initiatives. It’s no secret that the declining habitats and resources in our world’s oceans are starting to cause more of a strain on habitat stability as...
by Meg | Apr 27, 2012 | Misc. |
The Columbia River is one of the most appreciated landmarks by Oregonians; we all love its recreational potential: gorgeous scenic hikes, windsurfing, and wine tasting, among many others. The Columbia River also provides critical habitat and passageway for many...
by Meg | Apr 22, 2012 | Current Endangered Species News, Environmental Impact, pollution
The seemingly endless stretch of the San Joaquin Valley in South central California is bordered on all sides by federal penitentiaries and quadrants of produce. I cannot think of a better place to capture uniform lines of roads and crops that intertwine with...
by Meg | Apr 15, 2012 | Current Endangered Species News, Environmental Impact |
I just got the news that our pygmy rabbit study is technically “in press” through the prestigious journal of Conservation Biology. With an impact factor of 4.894 and ISI Journal Citation Reports Ranking of 2/33 (Biodiversity Conservation); 2/34...
by crestedgibbon | Apr 11, 2012 | Crested Gibbon |
As I near the end of my time here I feel compelled to write something about the unique Lao culture, customs, people, and how all of this relates to conserving wildlife. I have been impressed by the generosity, kindness, and gentleness of Lao people. The religion in...
