About Loren
Top of South Chinese Mtn., Quadra Island, BC.
Baxter State Park, Maine.
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I am a wildlife photographer and science writer with a PhD in animal behavior, evolutionary biology, ecology, and eco-physiology, and almost five decades of experiences out in nature.
My academic work was focused on understanding the causes and consequences of phenotypic variation at the individual, population, and community levels. I investigated a broad array of questions, including how early life experiences shape the adult phenotype, what factors influence wildlife health, and how species respond to natural and novel environmental stressors. I have been drawn to teaching throughout my life, spurred by a desire to share my passion for science and nature with others. That same desire motivates my current work as a writer, guide, workshop leader, and photographer. Peruse my work, check out my workshops, and reach out to me via the email link below if you would like to connect. |
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Loren Merrill is a research affiliate
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
