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Highs and lows of fieldwork in wildlife conservation

Let's face it, there is a tendency to 'glamourize' fieldwork. Its the aspect of wildlife conservation that often draws people in. That...

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Top 3 pros and cons to a career in wildlife conservation

I'll tell you this now. Its not what I thought it was going to be. I had the stirrings of wanting to work in wildlife conservation from...

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How animals have shaped the person I am - a tale of gratitude

I'll never forget her ears. They were so obnoxiously large for such a small creature. She definitely had a touch of Dumbo about her. I...

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My winter in a wild Highland Forest - A conservationist's tale

So here I was. It was pitch black. I could vaguely make out the shape of what seemed to be a impossibly large building. We'd been...

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A tale from a Farne Island Ranger - What its really like to live on an isolated seabird island

It was the size of it that struck me first. It really was just a rock in the ocean. As we approached in our little boat, I found myself...

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5 essential tips for budding conservationists

Its finally happening. I try and remain professional as I open the email and not let the excitement get away from me. My first one. ...

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A woman within the wildlife conservation world

I have always been proud of my gender. Growing up with three brothers made me feel special as I was different from my siblings. It also...

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Take a walk in a capercaillie forest with me

As I leave the forest track my eyes are already scanning the undergrowth. Today, I am a detective. I start to move through the forest...

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My morning with capercaillie

Its 4am and I'm frantically lurching out of sleep to turn off my buzzing alarm. I listen intently but can only hear the odd creaking of...

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