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

Starving Manatees Push Wildlife Advocates to Sue Federal Agency

Starving Manatees Push Wildlife Advocates to Su...

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

Starving Manatees Push Wildlife Advocates to Su...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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

Mekong's Lifeline Frays as Dams Threaten Fish, ...

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

Turtles in Turmoil — California Pub Faces Fiery Backlash Over Racing Tradition

Turtles in Turmoil — California Pub Faces Fiery...

Animal rights activists are taking a stand, and the debate over tradition vs. compassion is heating up.

Turtles in Turmoil — California Pub Faces Fiery...

Animal rights activists are taking a stand, and the debate over tradition vs. compassion is heating up.

Whales Use Poop Clouds to Fend Off Orca Attacks in Dramatic Ocean Showdown

Whales Use Poop Clouds to Fend Off Orca Attacks...

Imagine the tension, the strategy, and a cloud of mystery that repels even the fiercest predators.

Whales Use Poop Clouds to Fend Off Orca Attacks...

Imagine the tension, the strategy, and a cloud of mystery that repels even the fiercest predators.