{"product_id":"wild-work-adventures-of-women-field-biologists-9781680518771","title":"Wild Work: Adventures of Women Field Biologists","description":"\u003cb\u003eInspiring and entertaining stories of wildlife, wild places, and wild adventures by women field biologists\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore than 40 real-life adventure stories by 37 women field biologists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes readers behind the scenes with wolves, condors, bats, bears, and other wild animals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights the important work of women in field science and wildlife conservation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eWild Work\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspiring and entertaining anthology that brings to light the often untold stories of women in wildlife science. Featuring first-person accounts by dozens of adventurous field biologists, this collection immerses readers in the thrilling and compelling reality of studying and conserving fish and wildlife across the globe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom playing tag with wolves or cuddling wild foxes to wading through rivers filled with venomous snakes or evading poachers, these women share stories of courage, curiosity, and resilience. Alongside the adrenaline and adventure, they reveal the delicate balancing act of juggling demanding fieldwork with family life, the lifelong friendships they forge in the wild, and the transformative power of connecting deeply with the natural world. They also bear witness to the fact that while women have been integral to fish and wildlife research for decades, their stories have rarely been represented in literature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for aspiring biologists, nature and animal lovers, or anyone captivated by outdoor adventures, this anthology offers a rare and powerful glimpse into the extraordinary work, risks, and rewards experienced by people who dedicate their lives to understanding and protecting our planet's wild inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Susan B. Adams,Sophie A. H. Osborn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skipstone Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781680518771\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOsborn, Sophie A. H.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eSophie A.H. Osborn\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning writer and wildlife biologist who has\u003cbr\u003eworked with birds throughout the Americas. She contributed to reintroduction\u003cbr\u003eefforts for several endangered species, including as a field manager for the\u003cbr\u003eCalifornia Condor Recovery Program in Arizona. Her book \u003ci\u003eCondors in\u003cbr\u003eCanyon Country \u003c\/i\u003ewon the 2007 National Outdoor Book Award for Nature and\u003cbr\u003ethe Environment. American Birding Association reviewers chose her second\u003cbr\u003ebook, \u003ci\u003eFeather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cbr\u003eas their favorite bird book of 2024. Learn more at wordsforbirds.net.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdams, Susan B.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eSusan B. Adams\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally recognized freshwater\u003cbr\u003eecologist with a PhD in biology and ecology from the University of Montana. As\u003cbr\u003ea senior scientist at a federal agency, she researches crayfish and fish\u003cbr\u003eecology in freshwater ecosystems. She has presented her research on four\u003cbr\u003econtinents and served as president of the International Association of\u003cbr\u003eAstacology (study of crayfish). An avid outdoor recreationist, she is committed\u003cbr\u003eto helping women find their places in science and the outdoors. Learn more at\u003cbr\u003eadamsecology.net.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Susan B. Adams \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48913086677149,"sku":"9781680518771","price":32.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_343828f0-2c4e-4151-80c0-782797cae8fc.jpg?v=1789549402","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/wild-work-adventures-of-women-field-biologists-9781680518771","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}