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

Mongolia's Wild Przewalski's Horses Leap Back from the Brink of Extinction

Mongolia's Wild Przewalski's Horses Leap Back f...

This isn't just a tale of survival; it's a story of resilience, international unity, and a dramatic fight against the odds.

Mongolia's Wild Przewalski's Horses Leap Back f...

This isn't just a tale of survival; it's a story of resilience, international unity, and a dramatic fight against the odds.

Alaska's King Salmon Teeter on the Edge of Extinction — Could Endangered Status Help?

Alaska's King Salmon Teeter on the Edge of Exti...

These majestic creatures are on the brink of extinction due to overfishing, climate change, and habitat destruction.

Alaska's King Salmon Teeter on the Edge of Exti...

These majestic creatures are on the brink of extinction due to overfishing, climate change, and habitat destruction.

Repeat Kangaroo Escapes Expose Dangerous Flaws in Roadside Zoo Management

Repeat Kangaroo Escapes Expose Dangerous Flaws ...

This incident sheds light on a much bigger, life-threatening issue involving roadside zoos! Are these animals and our communities in danger?

Repeat Kangaroo Escapes Expose Dangerous Flaws ...

This incident sheds light on a much bigger, life-threatening issue involving roadside zoos! Are these animals and our communities in danger?

Facing Extinction, Sharks Battle Against Overfishing and Human Neglect

Facing Extinction, Sharks Battle Against Overfi...

Sharks are swimming into a crisis of epic proportions, and the stakes couldn't be higher for our oceans.

Facing Extinction, Sharks Battle Against Overfi...

Sharks are swimming into a crisis of epic proportions, and the stakes couldn't be higher for our oceans.

Brazil's Atlantic Forest Faces Imminent Collapse, Thousands of Species at Risk

Brazil's Atlantic Forest Faces Imminent Collaps...

Home to thousands of unique species, this biodiversity hotspot is facing a life-and-death struggle.

Brazil's Atlantic Forest Faces Imminent Collaps...

Home to thousands of unique species, this biodiversity hotspot is facing a life-and-death struggle.

San Diego Zoo's Critical Mission to Save Koalas from Deadly Retrovirus in Race Against Extinction

San Diego Zoo's Critical Mission to Save Koalas...

The Koala Retrovirus (KoRV) is silently wreaking havoc on these adorable marsupials. But there's hope on the horizon.

San Diego Zoo's Critical Mission to Save Koalas...

The Koala Retrovirus (KoRV) is silently wreaking havoc on these adorable marsupials. But there's hope on the horizon.