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

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. 
International Travel
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
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Species Seekers?
July 15, 2011
Oh, Sting, Where is Thy Death?
August 12, 2009
Doing Dumb Stuff With Animals Top 10 Countdown, #4: Sitting Down With Wild Dogs
June 23, 2009
Doing Dumb Stuff With Animals Top 10 Countdown, #5: Wrestling With an Alligator Snapper
June 22, 2009
Doing Dumb Stuff With Animals Top 10 Countdown, #6: Wading With Baboons
June 19, 2009
Doing Dumb Stuff With Animals Top 10 Countdown, #7: Toying With Tarantula Wasps
June 18, 2009
Doing Dumb Stuff With Animals Top 10 Countdown, #8: Playing With Bullet Ants
June 17, 2009