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Women in Conservation

Andrea Marshall's love of marine life began at an early age, and is the motivation for her extensive research and conservation work.

The ‘Queen of the Mantas’ Who Became a Force of Nature

Lauded for her research on gentle giants of the sea, Andrea Marshall is using her fame to find hope for our troubled oceans.

Gemma Tarlach March 25, 2022

Biruté Mary Galdikas has spent more than half a century studying Borneo's orangutans.

The Anthropologist Who Has Spent 50 Years Protecting—and Learning From—Orangutans

Biruté Mary Galdikas has quietly fought on the frontlines of some of conservation’s biggest battles.

Gemma Tarlach March 24, 2022

Leydy Pech considers traditional Maya beekeeping an "ancestral" calling.

The Keeper of Sacred Bees Who Took on a Giant

To save her native Maya bees and their shrinking forests, Leydy Pech waged a fierce campaign on multiple fronts.

Gemma Tarlach March 23, 2022

Wildlife biologist Serra Hoagland has studied the Mexican spotted owl throughout her career.

The Wildlife Scientist Finding Innovation in Ancient Ideas

Biologist Serra Hoagland bridges Indigenous traditions and modern methods.

Gemma Tarlach March 22, 2022

Georgina Mace changed the way scientists and policymakers view biodiversity.

The Ecologist Who Made Biodiversity Count

Georgina Mace helped change the way both scientists and policymakers see living things, including the most vulnerable.

Gemma Tarlach March 21, 2022