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Geoffrey Giller

Geoffrey Giller is a freelance science journalist and photographer based in Berlin. He has a Master’s degree in environmental science and a special love for amphibians. His writing has also appeared in The New York Times, Discover, Scientific American, and Audubon, among other outlets. You can follow him on Twitter @GeoffreyGiller and see more of his photography and writing on his website.

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Geoffrey Giller's Latest Articles

The mountain chicken used to fill the valleys of Montserrat and Dominica with its distinctive call. Now, the critically endangered frog is rarely heard on the islands. Photograph by Geoffrey Giller
Song of the Mountain Chicken

These giant frogs—once a delicacy on two Caribbean islands—were almost wiped out by disease and natural disasters. But their resilience and years of dedicated conservation efforts have kept hope for the species alive.

Richard Stark, a biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, examines a tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus) near the entrance of the cave. Photograph by Geoffrey Giller
Glimmers in the Dark

"The Destroyer" is decimating bat populations across North America. But scientists are finding rays of hope.

Barton Springs Salamander (Eurycea sosorum)
A Fragile Balance

An endangered Texas salamander hangs on thanks to a grab bag of protective laws. But will rampant development and a Trump administration spell its doom?

The Devourer

A new and deadly fungus could wreak havoc on America’s salamanders if—or when—it arrives on U.S. shores.