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Laurel Neme

is the author of Animal Investigators: How the World’s First Forensics Lab is Solving Crimes and Saving Endangered Species. Her work has appeared on National Geographic, Mongabay and other outlets, and she also writes for children, with a focus on true animal stories. Her picture book Orangutan Houdini tells the true story of an ape who outsmarts his zookeeper. She lives in Vermont, where she enjoys watching the hawks and wild turkeys and trying to stay one step ahead of her German shepherd pup.
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Giraffes for Peace

In a world that feels increasingly at odds, Kenya’s Baringo giraffes showcase how a common cause can unite communities.
March 26, 2025
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Laurel Neme
In a world that feels increasingly at odds, Kenya’s Baringo giraffes showcase how a common cause can unite communities.
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Living on the Edge With Lions

Ewaso Lions founder Shivani Bhalla aims to help people learn to live with local predators.
September 5, 2017
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Laurel Neme
Ewaso Lions founder Shivani Bhalla aims to help people learn to live with local predators.
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Elephant Ambassador in Chad: A Conversation with Stephanie Vergniault

The founder of SOS Elephants works to save elephants from poachers and other threats.
June 12, 2017
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Laurel Neme
The founder of SOS Elephants works to save elephants from poachers and other threats.

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