Virginia Morell
Virginia Morell is an American science writer and journalist, known for her work on animal behavior, cognition, and conservation. She is a regular contributor to National Geographic and a correspondent for Science magazine. Her books include 'Ancestral Passions: The Leakey Family and the Quest for Humankind's Beginnings,' 'Animal Wise: The Thoughts and Emotions of Our Fellow Creatures,' and 'Becoming a Marine Biologist.'
Awards
['New York Times Notable Book of the Year for Ancestral Passions', 'Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013 on Nature and the Environment for Animal Wise', 'Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist for Animal Wise', 'American Library Association 2014 Notable Nonfiction Book for Animal Wise', 'San Francisco Chronicle Best Travel Book of the Year for Blue Nile', 'The Washington Post Best Book of the Year for Wildlife Wars']
Notable Works
["Ancestral Passions: The Leakey Family and the Quest for Humankind's Beginnings", 'Animal Wise: The Thoughts and Emotions of Our Fellow Creatures', "Blue Nile: Ethiopia's River of Magic and Mystery", "Wildlife Wars: My Fight to Save Africa's Natural Treasures", 'Becoming a Marine Biologist']
