The wildlife conservation field (or any wildlife field) in general is not an easy field to get into. It isn't about money, it's about passion. As pure and raw as you can believe it gets. I got into conservation after a trip to Nepal and volunteering at their local zoo, Kathmandu Central Zoo. This wasn't about money, not about comfort - but about my love for the wildlife we share our world with. A few things I learned from my pathway: Money. Yes you need to live comfortably, b

Snow Leopards are part of a unique system in the Himalayas - keeping grazing species like Ibex or Bharal (Blue Sheep) from overpopulating. However, there is more at work than just the importance of the species. There are local communities that rely on livestock in order to maintain their livelihood and there is an even more important threat - one that is silent and proves fatal to not just the species it impacts but also humans and wildlife as well. Rabies. This disease is

After staying in two hotels (and running into a small hiccup on the way with flights), the small group I was a part of finally reached Snow Leopard Lodge in Ulley. The experience, the people, and the memories I have... no words can come close to describing the time I had. The lodge itself is stunning, surrounded by the Himalayas and Valleys filled with magnificent wildlife such as Asian Ibex and of course... Snow Leopards! The lodge is warm, with staffing and group members

Let me start off by being as blunt as possible, being a solo woman world traveler is scary. Staying in India by myself close to the airport was a bit intimidating to say the least. However, I can say the hotels made me feel so welcome and I loved every minute of it. New Delhi,India New Delhi is where I flew into from the US and the airport is a smidge confusing to say the least. However, when staying at a hotel close to the airport, you can easily request airport pickup and d

The Himalayan mountain range extends far through many countries, such as India and Nepal. These mountains can be unforgettable, and oftentimes uncertain. The weather can change in an instant between sunny and snowy. So know the area you plan to visit and what the time of year will bring. Packing Tips: Sunscreen is a must! While it may be snowy, the sun can shine, and the higher the elevation, the higher the UV ray index. SPF 50 is recommended over SPF 30 and you will want Ch

A watercolor pencil drawing of my own making for International Leopard Day two years ago! March of 2023 brought together many researchers...

Every new/early career biologist/wildlife conservationist struggles to find the best resources to find jobs. While experience is key, so...

Many islands, such as Madagascar, Malaysia, and Seychelles, all need to be protected and cared for when traveling. As such - you will...

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Recently, I have helped and volunteered my time to do something about a problem in my city. In Olympia, we have a Feral Cat issue, and my...

As someone who ventured to the park, my small group and I learned very quickly that the drive to our rest camp, was extremely long and...

A small group of my friends and I left the base early in the morning, each of us getting up as early as 3 am in the morning to make sure...

This internship was my first solo trip abroad - as such I wanted to add some tips and tricks for those of you heading out on an adventure...

As an intern in South Africa, I had every Sunday off, and had a 4-day break on my fifth week on base. As such, I got to visit and stay 2...

September 2022 started my journey on an internship I will never, ever forget. I sent 8 weeks, 2 months, on Karongwe Private Game Reserve...

August 9, 2019 Towards the end of the adventure abroad, I was lucky enough to get to experience a wild white-water rafting trip on the...

July 29, 2019 I did volunteer work with the Kathmandu Central Zoo for about 2 weeks. I gained valuable skills in communicating with the...

August 2, 2019 Living with a host family in Kathmandu was super special. My host family owns a restaurant, Mammas Curries, which is...

July 14, 2019 A long 6-7 hour bus-ride got three of us to Pokhara. The town just at the base of the fantastic Himalayan Mountains. The...

July 11, 2019 After long flights halfway across the world, made it to Kathmandu! Luckily I had my friends with me and huge thanks to...