I thought I’d share with you (a slightly adapted) part of the introduction to a book I co-wrote with my husband, Frank Hajek, in 2006....

When people think of the tropical rainforest, I believe the picture most have in their minds is of trees. Lots and lots of tall trees. An...

Zacarias ran towards us, eyes alight with anticipation. “There’s a large group of howlers in the fig tree right next to the tower” he...

I slapped at a nagging mosquito. Mozzies? In broad daylight? “This is just ridiculous,” I muttered. “Well,” Frank said, consulting the...

First published on San Diego Zoo Global's Wildlife Field Notes blog A horsefly of some sort drones around my head. There’s something...

First published on San Diego Zoo Global's Wildlife Field Notes blog The howler monkeys wake me up before my alarm clock does. For a...