Charles "Chaz" Crawford

Growing up in Virginia, Charles first developed his love of nature in Boy Scouts while earning his Eagle Scout award. He also traveled the country to rock climb in many remote areas as a member of the U.S. Climbing team. He developed a passion for carnivore conservation in high school after reading extensively about the ecosystem-wide effects of the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone. He followed this passion through college and beyond, earning his bachelor's degree in wildlife science at Virginia Tech. Charles worked as a carnivore biologist and conservationist for over a decade in destinations around the world, including Madagascar, South Africa, Belize and the Dominican Republic. The most rewarding aspect of his work was bringing members of the public into the field to help them experience the wildlife and natural areas he loves. As a member of the Nat Hab team, he hopes to bring his passion for animals and the outdoors to as many people as possible.

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