Marissa Villegas
conservation journalism | creative writing | brand storytelling
From my field journal
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Three tools widening the lens on North American wolf research
Nov. 7, 2026
From satellite tracking collars to trail cameras and acoustic recorders, modern technology is revealing new insights into how wolves move, behave and communicate, helping scientists better understand and protect the species.
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Bridging the wolf divide: Finding common ground on coexistence
June 14, 2026
As wolves return to landscapes across the United States, their survival increasingly depends not only on science but on whether deeply divided human communities can find a way to coexist on the same land.
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Essay: Among Yellowstone’s Gray Wolves: A Meeting With Wilderness
May 17, 2026
Through a firsthand, distant encounter with one of Yellowstone’s gray wolves, this personal essay examines the beauty, controversy and ecological importance of one of North America’s most misunderstood predators.
