May 22, 2016
Giants of the Madre de Dios
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....
Dec 13, 2015
Enchanted by Cocha Cashu
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...
Aug 30, 2015
A Sting in the Tale
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...
Aug 25, 2015
The Search for Sirena
I slapped at a nagging mosquito. Mozzies? In broad daylight? “This is just ridiculous,” I muttered. “Well,” Frank said, consulting the...
Aug 23, 2015
A New Family of Giants
First published on San Diego Zoo Global's Wildlife Field Notes blog A horsefly of some sort drones around my head. There’s something...
Jan 5, 2014
Homecoming
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...