

- 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...