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

By Richard Conniff
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

By Richard Conniff
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?

By Richard Conniff
July 18, 2011

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Species Seekers?

By Richard Conniff
July 15, 2011

Oh, Sting, Where is Thy Death?

By Richard Conniff
August 12, 2009

Doing Dumb Stuff With Animals Top 10 Countdown, #4: Sitting Down With Wild Dogs

By Richard Conniff
June 23, 2009

Doing Dumb Stuff With Animals Top 10 Countdown, #5: Wrestling With an Alligator Snapper

By Richard Conniff
June 22, 2009

Doing Dumb Stuff With Animals Top 10 Countdown, #6: Wading With Baboons

By Richard Conniff
June 19, 2009

Doing Dumb Stuff With Animals Top 10 Countdown, #7: Toying With Tarantula Wasps

By Richard Conniff
June 18, 2009

Doing Dumb Stuff With Animals Top 10 Countdown, #8: Playing With Bullet Ants

By Richard Conniff
June 17, 2009