Rachel Fritts

What Kind Of Future Does De-Extinction Promise? | Defector You are wandering the forests of Mauritius, an oyster-shaped island east of Madagascar, when you spy a dodo, a bird famous for being as dead as one can possibly be. Yet this dodo waddles before you, p...

I wrote about what I think of de-extinction and the future it promises.

The American Ornithological Society Will Change the English Names of Bird Species Named After People AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs & engage more people in the enjoyment, protection ...

BREAKING: AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs and engage more people in the enjoyment, protection and study of birds. americanornithology.org/about/englis... #BirdNames

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Hi Bluesky! 👋 I'm a science writer/editor specializing in stories about biodiversity, wildlife, and sustainability. Currently I'm working with HHMI Tangled Bank Studios on a conservation solutions-oriented project called Wild Hope, and I can't wait to share more about it soon! 🌱✨