International Conservation Success – Supported by You
April 5, 2022
I have long been a believer in the power of good photos for conservation. But they work even better when paired with a passionate, intelligent speaker.
I have long been a believer in the power of good photos for conservation. But they work even better when paired with a passionate, intelligent speaker.
Specimens from the Venezuelan Project were catalogued and stored at the Smithsonian, seen here being organized by Claudette Tuttle. After leaving Capibara on the Casiquiari
Merlin’s expedition arrives at Capibara on the Casiquiare Canal As the expedition broke camp on the Rio Mavaca, intense thunderstorms pounded the area, accompanied by
Shamatari family sharing guama fruit with Merlin. Photo Credit: Merlin Tuttle While working at his new camp at Boca Mavaca, Merlin noticed two men, who
The SVP expedition motored from Belen on the Rio Cunacunuma to the Orinoco, and finally the Rio Mavaca into Yanomamö land Hoping for the first
Fred Harder (wearing hat) and Merlin Tuttle embarking on a month-long collecting trip atop the tepui Cerro Duida with several of their team. Cerro Huachamacare,
One of the two SVP expedition’s dugout canoes on Rio Cunacunuma, Venezuela. Photo Credit: Merlin Tuttle “If our Maquiritare crew hadn’t been as experienced at
Map created by Jim Barker of New Tribes Mission, June 1964, from Merlin Tuttle’s personal records Braniff flight #542 from Washington Dulles touched down at
By illustrating scientific discoveries with spectacular photography, we equip others worldwide to overcome fear and inspire appreciation of the key ecosystem roles of bats. Our
Many who work with bats have been impacted by efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 from humans. We circulated the following opinion survey to
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Madelline Mathis has a degree in environmental studies from Rollins College and a passion for wildlife conservation. She is an outstanding nature photographer who has worked extensively with Merlin and other MTBC staff studying and photographing bats in Mozambique, Cuba, Costa Rica, and Texas. Following college graduation, she was employed as an environmental specialist for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. She subsequently founded the Florida chapter of the International DarkSky Association and currently serves on the board of DarkSky Texas. She also serves on the board of Houston Wilderness and was appointed to the Austin Water Resource Community Planning Task Force.
Michael Lazari Karapetian has over twenty years of investment management experience. He has a degree in business management, is a certified NBA agent, and gained early experience as a money manager for the Bank of America where he established model portfolios for high-net-worth clients. In 2003 he founded Lazari Capital Management, Inc. and Lazari Asset Management, Inc. He is President and CIO of both and manages over a half a billion in assets. In his personal time he champions philanthropic causes. He serves on the board of Moravian College and has a strong affinity for wildlife, both funding and volunteering on behalf of endangered species.