Richard Conniff
Journalist Richard Conniff has written several books on natural history and human behavior, as observed from the perspective of a naturalist. His work has appeared in Audubon, The Atlantic, and Smithsonian, among others.
Articles by Richard Conniff
International Travel
Primate Watching Is the New Birding
August 14, 2012 — Counting species has long been a feathery obsession, but now a world-renowned conservation biologist wants globetrotters to pursue other finds, from mouse lemurs to mountain gorillas, that are downright hairy.
No More Monsters: The Species Seeking Era
February 24, 2012 — A frenzied epoch of exploration spanning less than 200 years saw intrepid adventurers traveling the globe in search of new creatures, challenging notions about what it means to be human.
Quiz Solutions: How Well Do You Know Your Species Seekers?
July 18, 2011 —
Last Friday I posted a quiz about a wild age of discovery, when amateur enthusiasts scoured the earth for new species.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Species Seekers?
July 15, 2011 —
My new book, The Species Seekers: Heroes, Fools, and the Mad Pursuit of Life on Earth chronicles the wild age of discovery when amateur e
Oh, Sting, Where is Thy Death?
August 12, 2009 —
Gary Meek, Georgia Tech Photo
The following first appeared in The New York Times, August 10, 2009.
Become an Audubon Member
Membership benefits include one year of Audubon magazine and the latest on birds and their habitats. Your support helps secure a future for birds at risk.
