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

How Winged Warrior Cher Ami's Flight Through a Bullet Storm Saved the 'Lost Battalion'

How Winged Warrior Cher Ami's Flight Through a Bullet Storm Saved the 'Lost Battalion'

Amidst chaos and despair, this winged hero embarked on a mission against all odds, proving that heroes come in all forms.

How Winged Warrior Cher Ami's Flight Through a Bullet Storm Saved the 'Lost Battalion'

Amidst chaos and despair, this winged hero embarked on a mission against all odds, proving that heroes come in all forms.

Asha the Elephant Trapped in Solitude at Virginia Zoo Faces a Bleak Future

Asha the Elephant Trapped in Solitude at Virginia Zoo Faces a Bleak Future

Asha, an elephant living in solitude, is hidden within the confines of Virginia's Natural Bridge Zoo.

Asha the Elephant Trapped in Solitude at Virginia Zoo Faces a Bleak Future

Asha, an elephant living in solitude, is hidden within the confines of Virginia's Natural Bridge Zoo.

Starving Manatees Push Wildlife Advocates to Sue Federal Agency

Starving Manatees Push Wildlife Advocates to Sue Federal Agency

Florida's manatees dying in record numbers and a legal showdown brews over their endangered status.

Starving Manatees Push Wildlife Advocates to Sue Federal Agency

Florida's manatees dying in record numbers and a legal showdown brews over their endangered status.

Majestic Predator Penny, the Great White, Casts Shadow Over Sunny Florida

Majestic Predator Penny, the Great White, Casts Shadow Over Sunny Florida

Penny's journey is more than a tale of awe — it's a story that connects us to the hidden depths of our oceans.

Majestic Predator Penny, the Great White, Casts Shadow Over Sunny Florida

Penny's journey is more than a tale of awe — it's a story that connects us to the hidden depths of our oceans.

Mongolia's Winter of Despair — Nearly 5 Million Animals Lost to Brutal Dzud

Mongolia's Winter of Despair — Nearly 5 Million Animals Lost to Brutal Dzud

A silent disaster unfolds as nearly 5 million animals succumb to the harshest winter in half a century.

Mongolia's Winter of Despair — Nearly 5 Million Animals Lost to Brutal Dzud

A silent disaster unfolds as nearly 5 million animals succumb to the harshest winter in half a century.

Mekong's Lifeline Frays as Dams Threaten Fish, Food and the Future of Local Communities

Mekong's Lifeline Frays as Dams Threaten Fish, Food and the Future of Local Communities

The Mekong River faces a silent crisis that could reshape millions of lives.

Mekong's Lifeline Frays as Dams Threaten Fish, Food and the Future of Local Communities

The Mekong River faces a silent crisis that could reshape millions of lives.