Matthew Russell
Articles by Matthew Russell
California’s Western Burrowing Owls Fight for Survival as Urban Sprawl Pushes Them to the Brink
They’re small, with piercing yellow eyes and a love for underground homes. But California’s Western Burrowing Owls are fighting a battle for survival against relentless threats.
California’s Western Burrowing Owls Fight for Survival as Urban Sprawl Pushes Them to the Brink
They’re small, with piercing yellow eyes and a love for underground homes. But California’s Western Burrowing Owls are fighting a battle for survival against relentless threats.
Southern Bog Turtle Teeters on the Edge of Extinction
The southern bog turtle, North America’s smallest turtle, faces extinction with fewer than 2,000 remaining in the wild. Habitat loss from development and illegal poaching have halved their population since...
Southern Bog Turtle Teeters on the Edge of Extinction
The southern bog turtle, North America’s smallest turtle, faces extinction with fewer than 2,000 remaining in the wild. Habitat loss from development and illegal poaching have halved their population since...
Texas Unleashes Massive Crackdown on Cruel Cockfighting Rings
Texas is waging a fierce battle against illegal cockfighting, uncovering brutal rings tied to organized crime.
Texas Unleashes Massive Crackdown on Cruel Cockfighting Rings
Texas is waging a fierce battle against illegal cockfighting, uncovering brutal rings tied to organized crime.
San Francisco Zoo Decline Puts Animals and Visitors at Risk
The San Francisco Zoo faces serious scrutiny over its failing facilities, which recent reports describe as “unsafe” for both animals and visitors.
San Francisco Zoo Decline Puts Animals and Visitors at Risk
The San Francisco Zoo faces serious scrutiny over its failing facilities, which recent reports describe as “unsafe” for both animals and visitors.
Forever Chemicals Are Invading American Farmland And Food Through Government-Backed Sewage
Our food supply is at risk. Toxic chemicals from contaminated sewage sludge fertilizer are infiltrating our soil, water, and food chain.
Forever Chemicals Are Invading American Farmland And Food Through Government-Backed Sewage
Our food supply is at risk. Toxic chemicals from contaminated sewage sludge fertilizer are infiltrating our soil, water, and food chain.
Faux Furs Ignite a Cultural Conservation Revolution In Southern Africa
Traditional cultural ceremonies have long featured genuine leopard skins, but wild leopard populations face critical threats from poaching and illegal hunting.
Faux Furs Ignite a Cultural Conservation Revolution In Southern Africa
Traditional cultural ceremonies have long featured genuine leopard skins, but wild leopard populations face critical threats from poaching and illegal hunting.