Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell is a West Michigan native and with a background in journalism, data analysis, cartography and design thinking. He likes to learn new things and solve old problems whenever possible, and enjoys bicycling, spending time with his daughters, and coffee.

Articles by Matthew Russell

Two bears crossing a railroad track surrounded by lush trees.

Trains Cut Through Canada’s Wild Heart and Animals Pay the Price

Animals across British Columbia are dying on the tracks in numbers far higher than the public ever sees. Grizzlies, deer, moose, and other species collide with trains in predictable hotspots...

Trains Cut Through Canada’s Wild Heart and Animals Pay the Price

Animals across British Columbia are dying on the tracks in numbers far higher than the public ever sees. Grizzlies, deer, moose, and other species collide with trains in predictable hotspots...

A tiger stands on a log surrounded by lush green foliage.

Rare Jungle Footage Shows Evidence of Sumatran Tiger Families Defying Extinction

Deep in Sumatra’s dense jungle, hidden cameras have captured something few expected to see again—tigers living, hunting, and raising their cubs in a forest that still protects them. These images...

Rare Jungle Footage Shows Evidence of Sumatran Tiger Families Defying Extinction

Deep in Sumatra’s dense jungle, hidden cameras have captured something few expected to see again—tigers living, hunting, and raising their cubs in a forest that still protects them. These images...

Two elk walk through snow with mountains in the background.

Elk In Icy Lake Face Brutal Cold Until Dramatic Air Rescue Arrives

Four bull elk were sinking deeper into an icy Montana pond as hours passed and temperatures stayed dangerously low. Rescuers tried everything—ice melt, rubber bullets, shouting—but the animals would not...

Elk In Icy Lake Face Brutal Cold Until Dramatic Air Rescue Arrives

Four bull elk were sinking deeper into an icy Montana pond as hours passed and temperatures stayed dangerously low. Rescuers tried everything—ice melt, rubber bullets, shouting—but the animals would not...

A bear climbs a utility pole while a worker is above.

Bear Clings for Life on Arizona Power Pole Until Lineman Risks Everything

A terrified black bear climbed a live utility pole in Arizona and refused to let go. One wrong move could have meant instant death. That’s when lineman Werner Neubauer stepped...

Bear Clings for Life on Arizona Power Pole Until Lineman Risks Everything

A terrified black bear climbed a live utility pole in Arizona and refused to let go. One wrong move could have meant instant death. That’s when lineman Werner Neubauer stepped...

Pug looking up with wide eyes and its tongue sticking out, showing deep facial folds.

Extreme Features Trap Brachycephalic Dogs in Constant Pain and Risk

Flat-faced dogs are loved for their wide eyes and round heads — but the truth behind those faces is far more heartbreaking. Many struggle to breathe, cool down, walk comfortably,...

Extreme Features Trap Brachycephalic Dogs in Constant Pain and Risk

Flat-faced dogs are loved for their wide eyes and round heads — but the truth behind those faces is far more heartbreaking. Many struggle to breathe, cool down, walk comfortably,...

A deer stands on green grass, marked with orange paint, near a tree.

Painted Deer Raises Alarm As Evidence of Illegal Human Imprinting Emerges

A deer in Pennsylvania walked straight up to people with bright orange PET painted on both sides of his body. He showed no fear. He behaved like he’d been waiting...

Painted Deer Raises Alarm As Evidence of Illegal Human Imprinting Emerges

A deer in Pennsylvania walked straight up to people with bright orange PET painted on both sides of his body. He showed no fear. He behaved like he’d been waiting...

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