David A. Steen, PhD; Science, Wildlife Scientist and Science Communicator

Dr. David Steen is a wildlife ecologist and conservation biologist who has authored over 100 scientific publications; he is also is an award-winning science communicator known for his wide-ranging outreach efforts. His work has been covered extensively everywhere from Popular Science and National Geographic to the New York Times. While maintaining this presence online for science communication, he

represents only himself. However, he is also the Herpetology Research Leader of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a member of the Eastern Indigo Snake Reintroduction Committee, the Executive Director of The Alongside Wildlife Foundation, and sits on the Board of Directors of the Wildlands Network. His book Secrets of Snakes was published by Texas A&M University Press. Slate magazine called him the best biologist on Twitter and he’s always available there for your wildlife questions: . I encourage constructive discussion and disagreement on anything I post. On the other hand, insults, intimidation, sexism, racism, or just being a jerk in general may get you blocked without warning. If you want to contact me, instructions are here: https://www.davidasteen.com/contact-me/.