Except for man, Japan's macaques are the mostly northerly welling primates. During the winter months, they have learned to warm themselves in natural hot spring fed pools. A warm soak with some grooming is the monkey equivalent of a day at the spa

In honor of Pride Month, we are taking the opportunity to look at same-sex sexual relationships in wildlife—from sea stars and birds, to monkeys and apes. Thanks to a cultural shift toward inclusivity over the last several decades, there has …

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Trip Report _________________________________ The Tour Guide Community One of my favorite things about being a naturalist guide is, by far, access to other tour guides. Our little exclusive club consists of some of the most intriguing, knowledgeable, and dedicated folks …

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Trip Report _________________________________ Returning Home Me and my brother, Nick. Photo credit: Stephanie Jellison As much as I consider Colorado my home, I can’t deny that my birth state of Oregon will always hold a piece of my heart. In …

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