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

400 Animals Rescued from Massive Trafficking Ring in Spain

400 Animals Rescued from Massive Trafficking Ri...

In a daring operation, Spanish authorities, with the help of Interpol, have cracked down on a massive pet trafficking ring.

400 Animals Rescued from Massive Trafficking Ri...

In a daring operation, Spanish authorities, with the help of Interpol, have cracked down on a massive pet trafficking ring.

Customs Officers Seize $1 Million Worth of Endangered Totoaba: Second-Largest Seizure in Arizona

Customs Officers Seize $1 Million Worth of Enda...

Customs officers at the San Luis Port of Entry in Arizona seized an astonishing $1 million worth of a highly sought-after and endangered fish, the totoaba. This marks the second-largest...

Customs Officers Seize $1 Million Worth of Enda...

Customs officers at the San Luis Port of Entry in Arizona seized an astonishing $1 million worth of a highly sought-after and endangered fish, the totoaba. This marks the second-largest...

Pet-Sitting Apps: Convenience or Risk for Your Furry Friends?

Pet-Sitting Apps: Convenience or Risk for Your ...

Considering a pet sitter through an app? Recent pet parent horror stories may change your mind.

Pet-Sitting Apps: Convenience or Risk for Your ...

Considering a pet sitter through an app? Recent pet parent horror stories may change your mind.

Australian Man Rescues His Dog from a 'Jacked' Kangaroo in Dramatic Showdown

Australian Man Rescues His Dog from a 'Jacked' ...

You won't believe the intense video footage of what happened when he confronted this powerful marsupial.

Australian Man Rescues His Dog from a 'Jacked' ...

You won't believe the intense video footage of what happened when he confronted this powerful marsupial.

Bedbugs Are Making A Comeback in Europe and the U.S.

Bedbugs Are Making A Comeback in Europe and the...

Globalization, increased travel, and pesticide resistance are fueling the resurgence of bedbugs. But you can be part of the solution.

Bedbugs Are Making A Comeback in Europe and the...

Globalization, increased travel, and pesticide resistance are fueling the resurgence of bedbugs. But you can be part of the solution.

The Vanishing Mountain Chicken Frog May Be The Fastest Case Of Extinction Ever Recorded

The Vanishing Mountain Chicken Frog May Be The ...

The Caribbean island of Dominica was once a place where the sound of the male mountain chicken frog's call filled the air. These frogs were so numerous that they were...

The Vanishing Mountain Chicken Frog May Be The ...

The Caribbean island of Dominica was once a place where the sound of the male mountain chicken frog's call filled the air. These frogs were so numerous that they were...