Experts by Specialty: Naturalist
Kitty Coley
Kitty Coley is a geologist, naturalist, and avid birder who serves as a consultant to National Geographic magazine. Working as a professional geologist, she spent extensive time in remote rain forests and rugged landscapes around the world, and she has led expeditions for National Geographic for many years... More »
Antonio Adrian
Born in Ecuador, Antonio Adrian has worked as a naturalist for the Galápagos National Park since 1994. He has written a natural history guide for the island, as well as established Fundacion Vulcao, which funds educational projects in the Galápagos... More »
Casey Anderson
The host of Nat Geo WILD’s Expedition Wild and the upcoming series American the Wild, naturalist Casey Anderson was nicknamed the “animal magnet” while growing up in Montana. In 2002, Casey rescued an abandoned grizzly bear cub and dedicated his life to raising Brutus (pictured with Casey at left) to be an ambassador for his wild grizzly cousins... More »
Ken Brushett
With degrees in biology and education, Ken Brushett has been introducing visitors to the Canadian Rockies for 15 years. Accredited as a Professional National Parks Interpreter by the Interpretive Guides Association of Banff, Alberta, and with more than 75 guided hiking trips under his belt, Ken knows the region intimately and is delighted to share his knowledge of its wildlife, geology, and history... More »
Malcolm Campbell
Native New Zealander Malcolm Campbell is a professional naturalist and birder who has worked for 20 years on conservation and environmental issues in his country's national parks, forests, and coastal marine environments. He has led many National Geographic Expeditions in New Zealand and will share his in-depth knowledge of his country's people, political history, flora and fauna, and indigenous Maori culture... More »
Doug Chadwick
With a master's degree in wildlife biology, Doug Chadwick studied mountain goats among the peaks of the Rockies for seven years. He also carried out surveys of grizzly bears and of the harlequin ducks that breed along the Rockies' fast-moving rivers and streams... More »
Robert Hernandez
Rob has explored much of the world, including Cuba, where he spent part of his youth and where he later returned on assignment for National Geographic magazine. A 28-year veteran of the Society, he first served as a senior editor for the magazine before becoming Senior Vice President and head of National Geographic's International Publishing division, producing books, magazines, and other media in more than 35 languages... More »
Kirt Kempter
Kirt Kempter is a field geologist and teacher based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A Fulbright Fellow, Kirt has led many geologic expeditions to Bryce, Zion, and Grand Canyon National Parks, and has published numerous maps and articles on the geology of the American Southwest... More »
Eduardo Shaw
Eduardo Shaw grew up on the pampas of Argentina and has lived with his family in northwestern Patagonia for more than 20 years. A former teacher and now a naturalist and lecturer, he is deeply involved in local foundations and community projects that promote sustainable development... More »
Carl Tobin
Carl Tobin is an Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Outdoor Studies at Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage. He has studied human-caused damage in a riparian zone in Colorado, written a book on the climbing history of a section of the Alaska Range, and mentored students in a variety of Alaska's environmental issues... More »
