Michelle Milliken

Michelle Milliken

Michelle has a journalism degree and has spent more than seven years working in broadcast news. She's also been known to write some silly stuff for humor websites. When she's not writing, she's probably getting lost in nature, with a fully-stocked backpack, of course.

Articles by Michelle Milliken

New Research Shows Our Brains Are Getting Larger, Which May Help Lower Dementia Incidence

New Research Shows Our Brains Are Getting Large...

A recent study compared the brains of people born between the 1930s and the 1970s, and the findings show that brain volume was larger the later people were born.

New Research Shows Our Brains Are Getting Large...

A recent study compared the brains of people born between the 1930s and the 1970s, and the findings show that brain volume was larger the later people were born.

Critically Endangered Black Rhino Population Hits 1,000 in Kenya, But Work Remains to Save the Species

Critically Endangered Black Rhino Population Hi...

According to Kenya Wildlife Service, the population was as low as 240 in the 1980s.

Critically Endangered Black Rhino Population Hi...

According to Kenya Wildlife Service, the population was as low as 240 in the 1980s.

They Have Sky-High Blood Pressure, and Other Fascinating Facts About Giraffes

They Have Sky-High Blood Pressure, and Other Fa...

Long-necked and big fans of a particularly thorny plant, giraffes are unique, intelligent animals. Unfortunately, many of their subspecies are endangered or critically endangered.

They Have Sky-High Blood Pressure, and Other Fa...

Long-necked and big fans of a particularly thorny plant, giraffes are unique, intelligent animals. Unfortunately, many of their subspecies are endangered or critically endangered.

One of Their Closest Relatives is a Little Furball, and More Intriguing Facts About the Elephant

One of Their Closest Relatives is a Little Furb...

There are three species of elephant, which range in status from endangered to critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. Learn more about them and why they need our help.

One of Their Closest Relatives is a Little Furb...

There are three species of elephant, which range in status from endangered to critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. Learn more about them and why they need our help.

They Haven't Always Been Classified as Bears, and Other Interesting Facts About the Panda

They Haven't Always Been Classified as Bears, a...

The giant panda is a unique animal with a passion for bamboo. Unfortunately, the species is vulnerable due to a variety of threats. Learn more about them and what you...

They Haven't Always Been Classified as Bears, a...

The giant panda is a unique animal with a passion for bamboo. Unfortunately, the species is vulnerable due to a variety of threats. Learn more about them and what you...

As the Planet Deals with Increasing Biodiversity Loss, You Can Help Us Save Endangered Species

As the Planet Deals with Increasing Biodiversit...

This Earth Month, help us conserve habitat, address poaching, and get communities involved in conservation solutions.

As the Planet Deals with Increasing Biodiversit...

This Earth Month, help us conserve habitat, address poaching, and get communities involved in conservation solutions.