Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell is a West Michigan native and with a background in journalism, data analysis, cartography and design thinking. He likes to learn new things and solve old problems whenever possible, and enjoys bicycling, spending time with his daughters, and coffee.

Articles by Matthew Russell

Innocent Animals Suffer Horrific Deaths in Nicotine Testing

Innocent Animals Suffer Horrific Deaths in Nico...

Innocent creatures endure unimaginable suffering in the name of science, but are these tests even valid?

Innocent Animals Suffer Horrific Deaths in Nico...

Innocent creatures endure unimaginable suffering in the name of science, but are these tests even valid?

Stray Dog Saved by Heroic Milwaukee Bus Driver on a Rainy Day

Stray Dog Saved by Heroic Milwaukee Bus Driver ...

A rainy day in Milwaukee led to an unexpected act of kindness when bus driver Stephany K. spotted a soaked, lost dog dodging traffic.

Stray Dog Saved by Heroic Milwaukee Bus Driver ...

A rainy day in Milwaukee led to an unexpected act of kindness when bus driver Stephany K. spotted a soaked, lost dog dodging traffic.

Fishing Cats Face Extinction as Wetlands Disappear Across Asia

Fishing Cats Face Extinction as Wetlands Disapp...

Fishing cats (Prionailurus viverrinus) are medium-sized wildcats uniquely adapted to life in wetlands and mangrove forests across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka. Despite their...

Fishing Cats Face Extinction as Wetlands Disapp...

Fishing cats (Prionailurus viverrinus) are medium-sized wildcats uniquely adapted to life in wetlands and mangrove forests across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka. Despite their...

Wild Horses Return to Kazakhstan in Stunning Conservation Triumph

Wild Horses Return to Kazakhstan in Stunning Co...

Wild horses have galloped back to Kazakhstan after nearly 200 years!

Wild Horses Return to Kazakhstan in Stunning Co...

Wild horses have galloped back to Kazakhstan after nearly 200 years!

Violinist's Mesmerizing Park Performance Draws Unexpected Turtle Audience

Violinist's Mesmerizing Park Performance Draws ...

Imagine playing your violin in a park and suddenly, your audience isn't human but a group of captivated turtles!

Violinist's Mesmerizing Park Performance Draws ...

Imagine playing your violin in a park and suddenly, your audience isn't human but a group of captivated turtles!

South African Scientists Inject Rhinos with Radioactive Material to Save Them from Poachers

South African Scientists Inject Rhinos with Rad...

This groundbreaking approach could change everything for these magnificent creatures.

South African Scientists Inject Rhinos with Rad...

This groundbreaking approach could change everything for these magnificent creatures.