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

Hundreds of Dogs and Cats Escape Toxic Testing Lab Into Arms of Freedom

Hundreds of Dogs and Cats Escape Toxic Testing ...

These fur babies are trading their cages for cuddles, but their journey is just beginning.

Hundreds of Dogs and Cats Escape Toxic Testing ...

These fur babies are trading their cages for cuddles, but their journey is just beginning.

Massive, Beautiful Endangered Fin Whale Found Dead on Oregon Coast

Massive, Beautiful Endangered Fin Whale Found D...

This rare occurrence ignites a crucial conversation about the survival challenges facing our ocean giants.

Massive, Beautiful Endangered Fin Whale Found D...

This rare occurrence ignites a crucial conversation about the survival challenges facing our ocean giants.

Rhinos Return to Kenya's Heartland 50 Years After Poaching Made Them Vanish

Rhinos Return to Kenya's Heartland 50 Years Aft...

With 21 rhinos stepping onto land they haven't touched in nearly 50 years, we're witnessing a historic comeback.

Rhinos Return to Kenya's Heartland 50 Years Aft...

With 21 rhinos stepping onto land they haven't touched in nearly 50 years, we're witnessing a historic comeback.

Silverspot Butterfly Teeters on the Brink as Climate and Habitat Wars Rage

Silverspot Butterfly Teeters on the Brink as Cl...

Uncover the looming threats that cast a shadow over its existence and grasp why its fight for survival matters more than you might realize.

Silverspot Butterfly Teeters on the Brink as Cl...

Uncover the looming threats that cast a shadow over its existence and grasp why its fight for survival matters more than you might realize.

Maine Lobster Gear Linked To Fatal Entanglement For Endangered Right Whale

Maine Lobster Gear Linked To Fatal Entanglement...

A critically endangered North Atlantic right whale has been found dead, entangled in fishing gear from a Maine lobster fishery. This incident is a result of human activity, and a...

Maine Lobster Gear Linked To Fatal Entanglement...

A critically endangered North Atlantic right whale has been found dead, entangled in fishing gear from a Maine lobster fishery. This incident is a result of human activity, and a...

Bighorn Sheep Slaughter Shocks Arizona, Sparks Manhunt for Poacher

Bighorn Sheep Slaughter Shocks Arizona, Sparks ...

The community is in uproar as officials race against time to bring the culprits to justice.

Bighorn Sheep Slaughter Shocks Arizona, Sparks ...

The community is in uproar as officials race against time to bring the culprits to justice.