Simon DuresDr. Simon Dures earned his PhD in evolution and ecology from Imperial College London and the Zoological Society of London. Born in South Africa and raised in the Sussex countryside, Simon has a lifelong passion for conservation and the wonders of ournatural world. As well as peer-reviewed scientific publications, his research has been covered by New Scientist, the BBC and the Guardian. Simon has also contributed to books on travel and adventures in the natural world. Throughout his work, he advocates for realistic messages of conservation optimism to encourage the improved stewardship of our global natural heritage. Read More Read Less