“GrrlScientist” is the pseudonym of an evolutionary ecologist/ornithologist & parrot researcher. Earned a B.S. in microbiology (emphasis: virology) & biochemistry at the University of Washington. Worked at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center for 2 years. Earned her Ph.D.
Three New-To-Science Frog Species Discovered In Peru’s Remote Andes
These tiny frogs remind us of how little we know about the biodiversity of the Andes Mountains.
500 Bird Species Face Extinction Within The Next Century
The loss of these birds will lead to the unraveling or collapse of entire ecosystems.
Birds And Bats Provide Natural Pest Control To Vineyards
There are ways to grow food crops without poisoning the soil and landscape with chemical pesticides – by relying on the help of birds and bats!
The Portuguese Man Of War Is Actually Four Distinct Species
After more than 200 years of controversy, genomics has finally started to address the mystery of whether the Portuguese man o’ war is one species or many.
Ocean Acidification Crossed A Critical Boundary, Threatening Marine Ecosystems
How quickly can we change ocean chemistry without damaging marine ecosystems and its associated ecosystem services?