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Sophie Hartley

Sophie Hartley is a science journalist based in Washington D.C., covering land management, biodiversity, and environmental health. She recently completed her Master's in Science Writing at MIT and is currently a science writing intern at bioGraphic. Her work has appeared in The Boston Globe Magazine, Ars Technica, and GBH News.

Jeremy Shelton's Latest Articles

Toads on the Roads

South Africa is the only place in the world where the endangered western leopard toad can be found. Can locals learn to coexist with—and conserve—their vulnerable amphibian neighbors?

A black grouse let's out a throaty hiss on a cold day in Kuusamo, Finland.
Power Play

Black grouse dance, call, and scuffle for a shot at winning a mate.

A conch peers into the camera with its two bulbous eyes.
Conch Charisma

There is more than meets the googly eye with these highly prized sea snails.

A conservation detector dog sniffs out invasive plants in a lake in southeastern Australia.
What Lies Beneath

With their astounding sense of smell and ability to find what humans can’t see, dogs are quickly becoming some of conservationists’ best friends.