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cookie_addicted t1_j4b6j9w wrote
Reply to I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd
Hi, I'm a huge nature lover, and I just want to thank you for your work. Here in Chile a lot nation park are in danger because drug organization are taking over it slowly, and it hurts me to know they are get ride of the trees to plant drugs there. And also, some are affected by fire very often, what do you do there with fire hazard?
mpmckenna8 t1_j4b42p3 wrote
Reply to I'm Phil Rosen, a senior reporter at Insider. I've been covering the FTX collapse and its impact on the broader market - AMA! by BusinessInsider
When you have the opportunity to interview someone like Mr Wonderful o'leary why don't you ask any questions about his background with FTX and crypto in general? He was paid more by FTX than he lost in FTX for his endorsements. As far as I can tell he lost nothing and helped promote and still thinks FTX is a viable company somehow. Do reporters just say what rich guys like that want b/c you're afraid to lose access to them?
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TheGuv69 t1_j4afm2o wrote
Reply to I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd
Thank you for the incredible work you are doing. It is the most valuable thing that can be done at this point in history - the protection of wilderness and the other species we share the biosphere with.
I work in environmental law enforcement/conservation. My efforts center around the marine environment. I have helped expose illegal shark finning & overfishing on the high seas. But we also encountered human rights abuses, which was tragic.
So much environmental crime is tied up with other serious crime, as you rightly pointed out. Is Peru in a position to support efforts to challenge the illegal wildlife cartels?
DevilishlyDetermined t1_j4aa8w0 wrote
Reply to comment by leopardusmdd in I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd
Thank you for your response.
leopardusmdd OP t1_j4a5dlm wrote
Reply to comment by DevilishlyDetermined in I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd
Glad you enjoyed it!
Besides contributing some of the footage over the years, I didn't have any hand or influence in the creation of the film. Harry himself had much more influence over what he filmed of himself and shared with the filmmakers. But I think only the film team and Amazon could answer this question for you x
DevilishlyDetermined t1_j4a2aj7 wrote
Reply to I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd
Hey Samantha, I recently watched wildcat and loved it. One thing I couldn’t quite understand the intentional laser focus of Harry Turners mental illness with a heavy dose of deprecation. Any comment on this?
Salty_Dig_16 t1_j49wzje wrote
Reply to comment by leopardusmdd in I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd
Thank you so much for your reply! It was really insightful, I wish you the best with your organisation!!!
leopardusmdd OP t1_j49o3jk wrote
Reply to comment by JackDa66 in I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd
Sounds like a plan!! :)
JackDa66 t1_j49nzob wrote
Reply to comment by leopardusmdd in I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd
I definitely will keep an eye open ! Thank you very much, and maybe see you later this year 🙂
tychogotdatgasmask t1_j49nu2f wrote
Reply to comment by leopardusmdd in I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd
you're a badass, my goal is to be right down there in the trenches someday! my college thesis elaborated on the different types of pollution in the amazon, namely mercury. crazy stuff, can't believe how soulless those miners are to leave such messes behind
leopardusmdd OP t1_j49nu2d wrote
Reply to comment by JackDa66 in I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd
Hey! We put a call out for research coordinator applications in Nov and recently chose 5 to join us in early Feb. We will likely be looking for 1 or 2 again in July. It's definitely a great opportunity to do your own research on our reserve!! It's not the best pay, but for recent grads, those with less than 5 years experience in the field etc. it's a good gig. Fully covered accommodations, food, everything, plus a stipend of $300 a month and costs of any research equipment for your project covered too. Keep an eye out on our socials for any announcements before summer!! xo
JackDa66 t1_j49mxyw wrote
Reply to I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd
A bit selfish question here: I'm a wildlife biologist myself and have worked and volunteered a bit in Latin America (Mexico, Perú, Bolivia). Are you planning on hiring biologists in a close future? I have tremendous respect for the work you do and always wanted to help a project like yours, particularly now that I have graduated.
All the best !
FatPug655 t1_j49mmq6 wrote
Reply to comment by jonnohb in I'm Phil Rosen, a senior reporter at Insider. I've been covering the FTX collapse and its impact on the broader market - AMA! by BusinessInsider
I’m idiosyncratic too. It’s not that bad, there are support groups. One day at a time…
I would like to know the answer to this question also.
leopardusmdd OP t1_j49lxpp wrote
Reply to comment by Salty_Dig_16 in I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd
Hi! I don't want to deter you from pursuing a career in wildlife conservation (sciences/ecology, etc.), but the reality is that paid jobs are few and far between (you mentioned a job so I'm speaking to paid work :)). Most of my colleagues/labmates have found entry level jobs as professors or potentially jobs for the State in forestry/wildlife that pay well if lucky. I myself haven't been able to pay myself a salary at Hoja Nueva since founding it in 2015 -- I'm only able to pay local/Peruvians a competitive wage. I have done film work, graphic design, consulting on the side to make a living wage. Anyway I just don't want it to come across as the perfect life, fully supported, the "dream" etc. to do what I do because it's just not possible for everyone financially or otherwise. To answer your question from a broader sense though, YES, if you were to get a masters in wildlife sciences, you would be well prepared for a "job" like mine. :) xo
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leopardusmdd OP t1_j49algi wrote
Reply to comment by Mintaka3579 in I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd
Hopefully a few years .. ten would be nice, to have an impact
mracidglee t1_j4982m4 wrote
Reply to I am Michael Smith and I lead the federal agency that inspires and invests in service and volunteering. by AmeriCorpsCEO
As a taxpayer, I would like to know why your agency exists?
Salty_Dig_16 t1_j497n4s wrote
Reply to I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd
Hi! If I were to get a masters in wildlife sciences instead of wildlife conservation ecology, do you think I could work in the same field as you? And if I took wildlife conservation ecology, what other types of jobs would be accessible to me?
Hurts_2B_Human t1_j495ubs wrote
Reply to A murder at my alma mater inspired "Death in the Dorms," a new docuseries on Hulu from ABC News Studios about the deaths of six students on college campuses. AMA. by abcnews
Just started the show. It is incredibly well written (is that the right word when it is already written?) and edited. I feel like the families should be proud. Music is a big thing for me and I love your choices of music. I was wondering if you can tell me the piece of music at the end of episode one? I tried to look it up by the lyrics and Shazam and can’t seem to find it. I really like it. Thank you!!
AusJackal t1_j492w64 wrote
Reply to comment by BusinessInsider in I'm Phil Rosen, a senior reporter at Insider. I've been covering the FTX collapse and its impact on the broader market - AMA! by BusinessInsider
Sounds close to about 8/10 Madoffs
Mintaka3579 t1_j491jgq wrote
Reply to I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd
How long do you think you have left?, considering how environmentalists are hunted to extinction in South America. Note: I’m not trying to threaten or offend, I’m just being fatalistically realistic.
ParsaMohebiMD OP t1_j48zu9q wrote
Reply to comment by Pays_in_snakes in IamA Leading Hair Transplant Surgeon AMA! by ParsaMohebiMD
The hair will need to come from the actual patient. Think of it like an organ transplant from another person. The body of the patient might view a new organ as a foreign object and reject it. The body of the patient would know/realize if donor hair was not from the actual person.
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