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Nights under ultraviolet light!
This year, the most exciting part of my photography journey during our @natgeosociety National Park Exchange program was to explore the nights with ultraviolet light！
April in Pacific West Coast, Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National Park in the US, and July in Four Sisters Nature Reserve in Sichuan, China. Surprisingly, seeing more similar features on two different sides of the earth. Lichens on trees in Mount Rainier and on rocks in Sichuan, with stars shining together with these creatures on land. Small millipedes, different species, but with the biofluorescence, were found in both countries. I was totally amazed by this adventure at nights and had the rare opportunities to use my camera to capture these incredible encounters.
Thanks @alexsun_xiaodong for introducing this fun tool to our team and great exploration of these parks from a different angle with the dream team @rob_g_green, @gabbyrsalazar
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03 Nov 2026
Thanks for the invitation from @institutocentrodevida and @cristalinolodge. We got the honor to visit Alta Floresta and understand how ICV and Cristalino Foundation worked together to guard this forest here. Wonderful wildlife and great biodiversity monitoring efforts here. Nonetheless, the pressure for deforestation and conversion is still high around this area. Seeing the long term commitments and efforts from Victoria, Alice and their teams make me feel there is still hope. How we can get engaged and make a difference is more than just the inspiration that we get from them, but also a sense of responsibility for our Mother Nature. Thanks @bombadil.amam for showing us around and know more about this area
17 Oct 2026
So happy to visit our collaborator @fabio_o_roque and his team in Campo Grande, Brazil! We had a great time discussing the exciting field work in Pantanal next year. Thanks Fabio taking us to Bonito, such a beautiful place and a great view of the Red-and-green Macaws! Mom giant anteater carried the baby on the back, walking in the sunset. Brazil is such an amazing place and so lucky that we could do work with our great friends here
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16 Oct 2026
Just wrapped up an intense but incredibly inspiring week in Monteverde, Costa Rica for the IPBES assessment on Spatial Planning and Connectivity. This independent intergovernmental science-policy platform compiles important scientific evidence and findings, which feed directly into global and domestic policy processes. I’m honored to be part of the team working on this crucial assessment.
What I didn’t expect? How absolutely WILD everyone here is about nature — in the best way. 😂 I didn’t even pack hiking shoes, thinking meetings would keep me indoors. But no — every spare moment, a group of us would sneak into the nearby forests at dawn or dusk just to breathe and chase sightings. Monteverde’s cloud forest doesn’t let you forget why we do this work.
Two absolute highlights:
🦉 The Oilbird — basically a bat in bird form: echolocation, nocturnal, fruit-eating. Staked out by wild avocado trees and finally got my moment with this mythical creature.
🔔 The Three-wattled Bellbird — with a call that sounds like metal being struck and a face only a biologist could love. Stumbled upon my first bellbird while exchanging money (yes, really) and followed the sound into a small patch of forest. Pure magic.
The draft assessment will be finalized in 2027. Until then, carrying this place and these people with me — and a whole new appreciation for how connected we all are, ecosystems included.
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30 Aug 2026
Understanding pandas’ life’s in the moist montane forests could be one of the most exciting and difficult things to do in the world.
Luckily, as a panda conservationist, I got the chance to have this close encounter with this incredible creature.
Watching a panda crunch bamboo as if it were munching cucumbers, dozing off while sipping from a spring, wading across a river, and passing close to me is such a privilege!
Guarding the home of pandas is also protecting the habitat of many other species!
Guess what the last photo shows😉
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23 Aug 2026
Red Panda attack!
Just wrapped up an incredible shoot at Labahe, part of the China Giant Panda National Park, for the @natgeosociety China-U.S. National Park Exchange Program.
For the first two days, @alexsun_xiaodong @gabbyrsalazar @rob_g_green and I were stressed — not a single red panda in sight.
And then… the rain stopped. And they just started appearing EVERYWHERE.
First spotted one snoozing high up in a spruce tree, slowly climbing down to grab a snack — and then ANOTHER one emerged from the exact same tree.
We camped out by that patch of forest for nearly two hours, watching them climb, munch bamboo, climb again, repeat.
They eventually disappeared into the distance, so we figured it was time to pack up.
While my teammates went to the bathroom, I put my camera down and wandered over to another area. Just as I approached some bamboo thickets — a flash of red darted in. I was kicking myself for missing it… until I heard LOUD rustling and heavy breathing charging right toward me.
Grabbed my phone in a panic — and caught these two PLAY-FIGHTING like nobody’s business.
They completely ignored me. Wrestling right at my feet. Zero chill.
One even turned around and gave me a split-second selfie moment. I was so hyped I started rambling in English, and they just bounced off into the woods like nothing happened.
Pretty sure these two were siblings from the same litter a couple years ago — all fun and games until it‘s time to throw down.
WHAT ARE THE ODDS.
Note to self: NEVER go to the bathroom in the wild. You WILL regret it. 😭
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12 Jul 2026
Wild China! Great fun birding and mammaling with colleagues before the ATBC meeting! Traveling from Qinghai to Sichuan through the Tibetan Plateau. Finally got to see the Pallas‘s cats! Three of them in the first morning, setting the bar high for the following days. Snow leopards turned up the day before we arrived and the day after we left. It is always part of the adventure for finding wildlife, high and low moments. Nonetheless, close encounter with wolves, surrounded by their calls, Gansu Leaf Warbler, Przevalski’s Finch, Tibetan Rosefinch, Ala Shan Redstart and so many great birds make the trip really special.
05 Jul 2026
🍏 Marpha, Nepal – where apples tell a story of change
Located in Lower Mustang along the Annapurna Circuit, Marpha is known as Nepal’s “Apple Capital.” But apples aren’t native here — they were first commercially introduced to Nepal in Marpha in 1966.
Before apples, Marpha’s livelihood was built on the trans-Himalayan salt trade, subsistence agriculture and a bit of livestock— a system shaped by altitude, cold, and trade routes.
Now? With climate change, less snow in winter and irregular moisture in spring, diseases hit the apple trees. With so little snowfall, apple farms have to rely on irrigation just to survive.
Traditional livelihoods are not static. They evolve — and apple farming itself was once a bold change. But can this change keep up with the speed of environmental changes, driven by infinite growth paradigm, consumerism, globalized supply chain and offload environmental costs to poorer regions and future generations?
That’s the real challenge. Not whether Marpha should change, but whether it can adapt fast enough before the environment and the market move again.
And behind it all, a quiet but powerful force: the women’s role.
The local cooperative under the national small farmer cooperative network, is made up primarily of women. It operates more like a small finance institute, and gives out small loans to support farm work. When I asked who does more farm work, one woman smiled and said:
“We do more. But they get more.”
Women: 700 rupees/day | Men: 1000 rupees/day
Reason? “Because people believe men are physically stronger” — so the perception and unequal wage go like this.
Layer by layer, we try to understand the past, current and future changes, how they are shaped by environment and how they impact the environment.
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27 May 2026
Footsteps through Tukche, a stop before Marpha in the hills of Nepal.
We visited the school, and apple orchards came into view— they thrive across these lands and soon higher locations beyond.
A sip of local made apple brandy, held in traditional Chinese porcelain. A collision of cultures, tangible as we approach the border.
This town once was busy with hikers. Today, roads let jeeps pass straight by. Travelers move on without stopping, and many family-run homestays now sit empty.
The owners, having earned well from past years, have chosen to make their homes in Kathmandu and other towns, hiring caretakers to look after their old dwellings.
Roads have reshaped the trekking in this region. Trails take less time, villages are skipped over, yet the easy access also welcomes more travelers with limited time. Road development brings duality: some places bloom anew, while others sink into quiet decline.
Nothing in this world is ever one-sided
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26 May 2026
On 16th May, we visited Chitwan National Park for an exciting jungle safari. We crossed the
Rapti River by canoeing, which was both peaceful and adventurous. As we moved deeper into
the jungle, we spotted many wild animals such as spotted deer, barking deer, rhesus monkeys,
the one-horned rhinoceros, and a gharial crocodile resting near the riverbank. The fresh air, tall
trees, and peaceful environment made the safari even more enjoyable.
We also saw many beautiful birds during the journey. One of the most attractive birds was the
Indian roller, flying with its bright blue wings shining in the sunlight. We also saw peacocks
walking proudly in the grasslands with their colorful feathers. Another special bird we spotted
was the Indian pitta, a small and beautiful bird with green, blue, and orange colors. Its colorful
appearance made it look like a flying rainbow. We also noticed Jungle mynas sitting on tree
branches and moving around in groups while making soft chirping sounds. Watching these birds
closely made the jungle feel alive and full of natural beauty.
The most thrilling moment of the safari was when we suddenly saw a sloth bear coming out from
the bushes near the forest trail. It had thick black fur and looked very large and powerful.
Everyone became silent and nervous. The bear started making loud barking and snorting
sounds toward us, which made the moment both scary and exciting at the same time. Our
hearts were beating fast as we watched carefully from a safe distance. Our guide told us to stay
calm and quiet. After a few moments, the bear slowly walked back into the jungle and
disappeared among the trees.
During the visit, Professor Bin Bine also shared interesting information about gharials. He
explained that the sex determination of gharial babies depends on temperature. Warmer
temperatures usually produce female hatchlings, while cooler temperatures produce males. This
showed us how climate and environmental changes can affect wildlife survival.
Caption & picture: @amar__budha10
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26 May 2026
Puspa Gurung, a middle aged resident of Gandaki, grows her own crops the traditional way, which uses no pesticides as well as techniques like ox-ploughing and removing weeds by hand every 2 months or so, covering them with mud as a form of compost. Puspa plants a typical combination of maize, mustard and millet.
Her agricultural cycle consists of using cow dung to fertilize the empty field for a few weeks, planting maize (corn) then adding millet in tandem, before harvesting both crops, fertilizing, planting mustard to harvest before fertilizing to begin the cycle again.
Puspa tried using hybrid seeds provided by the government, but in her experience it took too long to grow using her techniques, leading her to go back to her traditional crop rotation methods. She is able to grow enough feed for her own lifestyle, only needing to purchase cooking oil and salt for groceries.
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26 May 2026
Date: 16th May 2026
Conversation with : Lalumaya Bote
Health of Bote Community, Chitwan Buffer Zone, Nepal.
Lalumaya Bote lives in a village in the Chitwan Buffer Zone where the community is adapted to the hot subtropical climate, noting that even the unusually hot weather felt perfectly ordinary for them. She highlighted the community's strong health, explaining that they grow their own food, live away from dumping sites, utilize organic waste for biogas, and maintain open, light-filled surroundings.
Regarding healthcare access, Lalumaya stated that while local health posts were available, the nearest hospital was 5 to 6 kilometers away.
The community members now held government health insurance to access public hospitals when necessary. For example, previously, elder experienced women in the village would act as midwifes whereas today women will travel to the hospital to give birth.
Additionally, the traditional Jhakri faith healing practices are fading away, giving way to ayurvedic and modern medical approaches.
It would appear that the Bote community live in relative ecological balance with their environment. Their low resource use was largely regenerative, meaning that they mostly live within ecological limits. However, the infrastructure gaps such as relative distance from hospitals signaled an incomplete social foundation, particularly in relation to healthcare emergencies. However, Lalumaya stated that the nearby health posts are often sufficient for the community's needs.
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26 May 2026
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