Monthly Archives: February 2011

Domino Theory

I’m tapping deep in to my memory with this post, so if anyone that reads this blog is better versed in U.S. history please forgive me. I’ve titled the post “Domino Theory” after the pervasive Cold War thought that if … Continue reading

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Saving the Simiens

In other news, I’ve been invited to speak at a Youth Outreach Conference in Addis Ababa in late April. The conference is tentatively scheduled for April 30 and will focus on conserving the biodiversity of Ethiopia. I’ll be speaking to … Continue reading

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Dikos triumphant!

It took 7 months and change, but a known (though not well-followed bachelor) overthrew one of the project’s unit males. Last Saturday my colleagues and I were separated in the field studying our respective geladas, when they called me on … Continue reading

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