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Heather Physioc, Reporting from Kansas City

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Alaska’s Bold New Wildlife Crossing Project: My Latest Story for Sierra Magazine

My latest story – and first for Sierra – is a news feature about brand new wildlife crossings being built into a major infrastructure project on the...
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Inside the Fight to Save the Bali Starling: New Feature Published in Mongabay News

My latest story - and first for Mongabay News - is a feature about Indigenous-led conservation sparking a remarkable recovery for the critically endangered Bali...
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Monarch Butterfly – My Wildlife Wonders No. 4

Humans have long been fascinated by monarch butterflies and their epic journeys. Their innate ability to endure hardship and navigate thousands of miles mesmerizes us,...
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Hi. I'm Heather Physioc.

I’m an independent outdoor, nature, wildlife & conservation photojournalist based in Kansas City. I use my lens, my words, and my platform to foster a genuine connection between viewers and conservation issues. I aim to illustrate and inform, and most importantly, inspire to care.

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