Astounding stories of how fig trees shaped humanity and the world about us.
Former rainforest biologist, now freelance writer/editor focused on biodiversity, forests, climate, etc. I have two Substacks: Planet Ficus and Global Nature Beat.
I'm the founder and CEO of Mongabay, a non-profit that covers issues at the intersection of people and nature via a global network of local reporters. I also write and take pictures.
I write about wildlife, the natural world, and public health, based on my career as an author of books like "The Species Seekers" and "Swimming with Piranhas at Feeding Time," and as a contributor to magazines, television documentaries, and public radio.