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Mary Cook of Dallas, Texas, is president of the Eugene McDermott Foundation. She is a founding member of the Trinity River Audubon Center, was the chair of the Trinity Trust Board for the overall Trinity River Project (of which the Trinity River Audubon Center is the cornerstone), executive committee on the Dallas Museum of Art Board, and on the executive committee of the Dallas Zoological Society. She enjoys spending her time with her dog and at her ranch in North Texas.
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Brigit Rooney is the survey coordinator for the Snapshot USA camera trapping project. This is an annual collaborative effort between scientists and communities at a variety of institutions to sample mammal populations with camera traps across the United States. As the coordinator, Brigit recruits new collaborators, conducts virtual trainings on protocol requirements, and ensures consistent data collection by monitoring incoming data on Wildlife Insights.
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animal movement, remote sensing, GIS, species reintroductions, species occurrence and distribution modeling, conservation biology
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As a biologist for the Great Plains Science Program, Jessica leads the long-term monitoring surveys across five bison restoration programs. The work is part of a regional, tribally-led research network that ties bison restoration programs with students from local colleges, with the goal of providing high-quality educational opportunities and training for the next generation of conservationists and scientists.
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As an ecologist for the Great Plains Science Program, Olivia plays a central role in a community-driven approach to protect and preserve natural resources in specific geographic areas. This position highlights the importance of local communities in safeguarding ecosystems and biodiversity. By fostering partnerships and local involvement, this role ensures effective conservation efforts that enhance both the quality of life and cultural significance of these regions. Her aim is to find a balance between ecological integrity and the well-being of local communities.
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Giant panda Bei Bei celebrated the Lunar New Year with some special Year of the Dog enrichment!
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Mia Keady is a graduate student researcher at the Center for Conservation Genomics. Keady studies the gut microbiome of captive elephants and the relationship to major health concerns in captivity. She is interested in how microorganisms affect the reproductive biology and overall well-being of elephants. Keady’s projects include: Elephant gut microbiome study Keady earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Nebraska Wesleyan in 2014, and is currently working on her master’s degree at the School of Systems Biology at George Mason University.
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The Smithsonian National Zoo’s new agouti needs a name and we need your help!
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