Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell is a West Michigan native and with a background in journalism, data analysis, cartography and design thinking. He likes to learn new things and solve old problems whenever possible, and enjoys bicycling, spending time with his daughters, and coffee.

Articles by Matthew Russell

A gorilla raises its hand beside a frog grasping another frog in water.

Frog Battle and Gorilla High Kick Captivate In Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2025

A young gorilla leaping through a forest clearing. A pair of frogs locked in a dramatic mid-pond struggle. A fox ready to “hit the dance floor.” This year’s Comedy Wildlife...

Frog Battle and Gorilla High Kick Captivate In Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2025

A young gorilla leaping through a forest clearing. A pair of frogs locked in a dramatic mid-pond struggle. A fox ready to “hit the dance floor.” This year’s Comedy Wildlife...

Two children joyfully interact with dogs in a park setting, showcasing companionship and happiness.

Holiday Adoption Rush Gives Hundreds of Pets a Final Shot at Safety

Some survived neglect. Some simply ran out of time. All of them want warmth, safety, and a place to call home as winter closes in.

Holiday Adoption Rush Gives Hundreds of Pets a Final Shot at Safety

Some survived neglect. Some simply ran out of time. All of them want warmth, safety, and a place to call home as winter closes in.

Police officers interact at a decorated door during a festive season.

Doe’s Christmas Store Rampage Ends in a Heart-Pounding Rescue

A quiet Christmas shop in Tennessee erupted into chaos when a terrified doe burst through the front door and tore through aisles of ornaments, garland, and displays.

Doe’s Christmas Store Rampage Ends in a Heart-Pounding Rescue

A quiet Christmas shop in Tennessee erupted into chaos when a terrified doe burst through the front door and tore through aisles of ornaments, garland, and displays.

An octopus with vibrant colors is seen against a dark background, displaying its tentacles.

Seven-Arm 'Septopus' Sparks Mystery Along North Sea Coast

A quiet walk along a Scottish beach turned surreal when massive sucker-lined arms appeared in the sand. Conservation teams soon realized this wasn’t a local species at all but a...

Seven-Arm 'Septopus' Sparks Mystery Along North Sea Coast

A quiet walk along a Scottish beach turned surreal when massive sucker-lined arms appeared in the sand. Conservation teams soon realized this wasn’t a local species at all but a...

Rescuers Race Against the Tide to Save Dolphins Trapped in Marsh

Rescuers Race Against the Tide to Save Dolphins Trapped in Marsh

Two dolphins were found fighting to survive in a shrinking marsh, trapped by a low tide that left them stranded and exposed. Local responders reached them first, but the mud,...

Rescuers Race Against the Tide to Save Dolphins Trapped in Marsh

Two dolphins were found fighting to survive in a shrinking marsh, trapped by a low tide that left them stranded and exposed. Local responders reached them first, but the mud,...

The face of a great white shark swimming in the ocean

Young Surfer Comes Within Inches Of Great White In Panic-Inducing Encounter

A child paddles through clear Southern California surf, unaware of the shape rising behind him. A juvenile great white moves in, closing the distance until only a foot separates predator...

Young Surfer Comes Within Inches Of Great White In Panic-Inducing Encounter

A child paddles through clear Southern California surf, unaware of the shape rising behind him. A juvenile great white moves in, closing the distance until only a foot separates predator...