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

Hybrid Hummingbird Stuns Scientists: The Gold-Feathered Enigma of the Peruvian Andes

Hybrid Hummingbird Stuns Scientists: The Gold-F...

Imagine stumbling upon a never-before-documented hummingbird species adorned with glittering gold feathers! But here's the twist—it's not a new species!

Hybrid Hummingbird Stuns Scientists: The Gold-F...

Imagine stumbling upon a never-before-documented hummingbird species adorned with glittering gold feathers! But here's the twist—it's not a new species!

Red Fire Ant Invasion: Europe Faces a Tenacious New Invader, 'Spreading Like Wildfire'

Red Fire Ant Invasion: Europe Faces a Tenacious...

Scientists are alarmed as these invasive ants wreak havoc. Invasive species cost billions and harm ecosystems.

Red Fire Ant Invasion: Europe Faces a Tenacious...

Scientists are alarmed as these invasive ants wreak havoc. Invasive species cost billions and harm ecosystems.

Spotless Angolan Giraffe Sighted in Namibia's Untamed Wilds

Spotless Angolan Giraffe Sighted in Namibia's U...

The world of wildlife conservation has been graced by an extraordinary and unexpected sight—a spotless giraffe! Just weeks after CBS reported the birth of a spotless giraffe at a Tennessee...

Spotless Angolan Giraffe Sighted in Namibia's U...

The world of wildlife conservation has been graced by an extraordinary and unexpected sight—a spotless giraffe! Just weeks after CBS reported the birth of a spotless giraffe at a Tennessee...

The Humble 'Snot Otter' Faces a Fight for Survival

The Humble 'Snot Otter' Faces a Fight for Survival

A federal judge ruled that the denial of Endangered Species Act protection for the species was arbitrary and unlawful, but the fight is far from over.

The Humble 'Snot Otter' Faces a Fight for Survival

A federal judge ruled that the denial of Endangered Species Act protection for the species was arbitrary and unlawful, but the fight is far from over.

From Bears to Bunnies: Adorable Animals Caught In The Act Of 'Splooting'

From Bears to Bunnies: Adorable Animals Caught ...

Splooting is not only charming but also surprisingly common among a variety of animals.

From Bears to Bunnies: Adorable Animals Caught ...

Splooting is not only charming but also surprisingly common among a variety of animals.

Gabon Marks Decisive Victory Over Illegal Ivory Trafficking

Gabon Marks Decisive Victory Over Illegal Ivory...

This was a determined effort to dismantle a notorious international ivory smuggling network.

Gabon Marks Decisive Victory Over Illegal Ivory...

This was a determined effort to dismantle a notorious international ivory smuggling network.